Eight representatives from the Mothers’ Union of the Dioceses of Pretoria and Johannesburg attended a Farming God’s Way workshop held from 19 to 21 August 2026 at Community Ministries Church, Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift.
The three-day workshop, which ran from 08:45 to 16:00 each day, was supported by Green Anglicans and aimed to equip participants with a practical and God-centred response to the challenges of food insecurity in communities affected by climate-related factors.
Farming God’s Way provides an approach to agriculture that combines biblical principles, good management practices and appropriate agricultural techniques. From the first day, participants gained valuable knowledge through a programme that combined both theoretical learning and practical application, all rooted in biblical teachings.
One of the key lessons was recognising God as the Master Farmer and Creator. Participants reflected on the biblical teaching that, from the beginning, God entrusted humanity with the responsibility to work the land and care for the garden He created. This reminded participants that human beings have a responsibility to protect and care for the soil and the earth.
The workshop also explored practical ways to care for the soil using locally available, reusable materials. Participants learned about the importance of using grass as “God’s blanket” (mulching) to protect the soil and plants, as well as other materials such as wood ash.
Over three days, participants were introduced to the three important foundations of Farming God’s Way: Biblical principles, Management, and Technology. Practical demonstrations included vegetable garden layouts, land preparation, planting seedlings and seeds, crop rotation, and vegetable planting using correct measurements and techniques.
One of the most meaningful moments of the workshop was the prayer session held in the garden. Participants reflected on the importance of placing God at the centre of their farming activities. They learned that before working with the soil and planting seeds, it is important to pray and ask God to bless the garden and to provide an abundant harvest of fresh, healthy produce.
The representatives expressed their gratitude to the Province and Green Anglicans for their continued support and commitment to empowering communities through environmentally sustainable and faith-based initiatives.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants committed themselves to becoming God’s ambassadors for sustainable food production and environmental stewardship. They agreed to cascade the knowledge and skills gained during the workshop to Mothers’ Union members and other community members across the parishes and throughout the Dioceses of Pretoria and Johannesburg.
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