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Preacher: Cas Wepener
At Open Icon Baptist Church, we value great preaching — preaching that engages deeply, humbly and honestly with Jesus, the Bible, and the pain and joy of living in the real world. And since going permanently online, we have been able to welcome great preachers from all over the world without having to wait for them to visit our shores. Click here to meet the inspirational preachers depicted in the gallery above, none of whom have preached for us!
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Cas Wepener
Rev Dr Casparus (Cas) Wepener is a prominent South African theologian, professor, and author specialising in Practical Theology, and an ordained minister in the Dutch Reformed Church. Cas currently serves as a Professor of Practical Theology at Stellenbosch University, focusing specifically on liturgy, homiletics (the art of preaching), and ritual studies. His research deeply explores the intersections of ritual and social capital, liturgies of anger, and the role of worship in African Independent Churches (AICs). Before his appointment at Stellenbosch University in 2019, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Pretoria. Beyond academic papers, Cas is an accomplished novelist and short story writer in Afrikaans. His literary work often bridges the gap between theological research and fiction.
Sermons by Cas Wepener
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21 August, 2022
Jesus calls all who are worn out from maintaining appearances as hosts to relax into the humility of being guests.
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17 May, 2020
In the worldwide lockdown, we stand on an uncomfortable threshold and wonder where God is. God responds to our need, sending the Holy Spirit to stand with us.
