ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring at the IEC Code of Conduct and Peace Signing Ceremony @ waynethring.com

IEC Durban Metro, Code of Conduct and Peace signing ceremony.

Program Director, leaders of political parties present, IEC representatives, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, with all protocol observed, good morning.

The African Christian Democratic Party is one of the few parties that has survived the tempestuous political waters in SA, over the last twenty years. We have contested every National and Provincial election since 1994 and have been a part of the governing and legislative structures since then. We have a track record that only a handful of political parties can lay claim to.

It is the belief of the ACDP that peace in our land and peace during our election process, should never the considered a luxury, the unattainable, it should never be considered to be the exception, rather than the rule, but peace should be who we are. As political leaders, we should not be just peace keepers, keeping opposing factions apart, but peace makers, who bring divided groups together in lasting peace, and when we know the Prince of Peace, this should not be problematic.

When we are out campaigning, the ACDP understands that we all aspire to win the vote of the electorate as we view this as first prize, but in doing so, the ACDP also commits to conducting itself as ambassadors of our country. We commit to the process of free and fair elections, understanding that this requires discipline and character. As leaders and members of different political parties I believe that the first battle we are to win is the battle over self, and if we want our political parties to last, then we must pay attention to:

1. Character, which enables us to do what is right even when it is difficult.

2. Perspective, which enables us to understand what must happen to reach our goal.

3. Courage, which enables us to speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, to speak out against fraud and corruption in working towards our goal of nation building and a shared future for all in SA.

Program Director, the ACDP commits itself to a free, fair, credible, reliable and peaceful election process.

I thank you.

Democracy 20 Years on: The KZN Middle class, have they successfully mastered the opportunities for economic empowerment @waynethring.com

I was invited by the Xubera group to be a part of the Xubera Leadership Roundtable Discussion to discuss the above theme and sub-themes. This group was selected from around KZN as individuals and business people who are able to meaningfully contribute to discussions on the themes at hand.

Some of the sub themes:

1. Does the KZN Middle class fully understand its role post apartheid? 2. How can we utilize the land that we have through the Ingonyama Trust?
3. How can we dismantle and redesign the prevailing apartheid economy in our province.

A comment from a 70 year gentleman from the USA, ” all countries have systems which they use for and to their benefit. The Europeans, the Americans, the Chinese… South Africans must stop complaining and use current opportunities to create a system which works for South Africans.

It was mentioned that the role of government is to create an enabling environment for business and that the middle class has a role to play in uplifting those in the lower strata of society.

An interesting evening indeed.

ACDP Deputy President, Wayne Thring meets and signs up Christian Businessman, Chris Nair

It was refreshing to meet today, with Christian businessman, Chris Nair in Pinetown, over a cup of coffee. Chris says that he has always voted for the ACDP because its policies and principles line up with his Biblical worldview and he now wished to take this a step further by signing up as a lifetime member. I promptly signed him up.

He further went on to say that he finds it difficult to understand how some Christians can vote for political parties that have policies that are unbiblical and not congruent with what is preached in their churches.

As a businessman, Chris is prepared to use his influence to canvas for the ACDP in his community.

With Chris’ support the ACDP is one step closer to achieving its election goals.

EMIL: VoxOfChange…

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Deputy President of the ACDP, Wayne Thring meets with the Founder of Haggai Institute, Dr. John Haggai.

It was an absolute honour to have met with Dr. Haggai today, at the Haggai Institute (HI) Offices in Atlanta Georgia.

I asked his secretary if it would be possible to meet with him for 5 minutes and was grateful for the 20 minutes we spent together. What did I observe and learn from this 90 year old statesman and general in the faith? There are a few things.

God has blessed him with a brilliant memory. He says that his mind is as sharp as it was when he was 30 years old. At 90 years old, he memorizes telephone numbers and birthdays and once memorized, does not forget them. A friend of mine once said, ” some people are so sharp, you would think they ate razor blades for breakfast.” I forgot to ask Dr. Haggai what he has for breakfast. Whatever it is, I want some of it. I sat in awe at the HI 2014 International Experience meetings in Atlanta, when he was called to address the meeting, of how he sprung up, moved quickly to the podium, and then spoke eloquently and articulately for about 20 minutes without notes or prompts. Dr. Haggai help the audience captive with his wit, intelligence, wealth of experience and knowledge, and the anointing of God that most certainly rests upon his life. There were no uneasy pauses, “er’s” or “um’s” in his message. It was clear, precise and deliberate and when he was done, we all rose to our feet to applaud this great statesman of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At the HI International training I received in Singapore, 2009, goal setting was one of the disciplines taught. For many it is taught but not caught. Dr. Haggai practices what we were taught. He has a prayer list, goals for the day, week, and I suppose, month and year. His day is planned, broken into sections, with the first part, (20%) committed to prayer and preparation. Is it not said that, ” a job well planned is a job well done.” It is no wonder that HI is considered to be the greatest movement in Evangelism, around the world.

Dr. Haggai is a man that is ever learning. When he asked me some questions about South Africa and Africa, he stopped me, took out his recording device and said, “I did not know that, say it again.” He sets out to learn at least 2 new things each day and is continually trying to think of doing something differently which will bring a positive result. He told me that one of the things that separate the rich from the poor is that the rich have “lists”.

He exercises 5 days a week, 3 days on the treadmill and 2 on weights. The only time he feels 90 years old is when he looks in the mirror to shave in the mornings.

Dr. Haggai is a prolific writer, has a high work ethic and puts many of us “younger ones” to shame with the high standards set and goals achieved, all for the cause of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I am thankful for the time and opportunity given to spend 20 minutes of my day with this great man of God.

Wayne Thring
ACDP Deputy President

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ACDP Deputy President meets with Founder of Haggai Institute, Dr. John Haggai

It was an absolute honour to have met with Dr. Haggai today, Monday 3.3.2014, at the Haggai Institute (HI) Offices in Atlanta Georgia.

I asked his secretary if it would be possible to meet with him for 5 minutes and was grateful for the 20 minutes we spent together. What did I observe and learn from this 90 year old statesman and general in the faith? There are a few things.

God has blessed him with a brilliant memory. He says that his mind is as sharp as it was when he was 30 years old. At 90 years old, he memorizes telephone numbers and birthdays and once memorized, does not forget them. A friend of mine once said, " some people are so sharp, you would think they ate razor blades for breakfast." I forgot to ask Dr. Haggai what he has for breakfast. Whatever it is, I want some of it. I sat in awe at the HI 2014 International Experience meetings in Atlanta, when he was called to address the meeting. I observed how he sprung up, moved quickly to the podium, and then spoke eloquently and articulately for about 20 minutes without notes or prompts. Dr. Haggai help the audience captive with his wit, intelligence, wealth of experience and knowledge, and the anointing of God that most certainly rests upon his life. There were no uneasy pauses, "er’s" or "um’s" in his message. It was clear, precise and deliberate and when he was done, we all rose to our feet to applaud this great statesman of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At the HI International training I received in Singapore, 2009, goal setting was one of the disciplines taught. For many it is taught but not caught. Dr. Haggai practices what we were taught. He has a prayer list, goals for the day, week, and I suppose, month and year. His day is planned, broken into sections, with the first part, (20%) committed to prayer and preparation. Is it not said that, " a job well planned is a job well done." It is no wonder that HI is considered to be the greatest movement in Evangelism, around the world.

Dr. Haggai is a man that is ever learning. When he asked me some questions about South Africa and Africa, he stopped me, took out his recording device and said, "I did not know that, say it again." He sets out to learn at least 2 new things each day and is continually trying to think of doing something differently which will bring a positive result. He told me that one of the things that separate the rich from the poor is that the rich have "lists".

He exercises 5 days a week, 3 days on the treadmill and 2 on weights. The only time he feels 90 years old is when he looks in the mirror to shave in the mornings.

Dr. Haggai is a prolific writer, has a high work ethic and puts many of us "younger ones" to shame with the high standards set and goals achieved, all for the cause of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I am thankful for the time and opportunity given to spend 20 minutes of my day with this great man of God.

Wayne Thring
ACDP Deputy President

Sent from my iPad