MARELINKE VAN DER RIET
Marelinke founded Esther Ministries on 25 May, 2015 - two years after God first gave her the vision of Esther Ministries. She grew up in Namibia and moved to South Africa after attending Hillsong College in Australia. After returning, the Holy Spirit spoke to her about starting a ministry that brings healing to the body, soul and spirit - uncompromisingly, God's way.
Having struggled with health herself, she took up the call of God on her life to come alongside, encourage and equip others who are on the same journey. She found purpose in her story as God brought forth beauty where she saw only ashes. What He did for her, He can certainly do for you.
Having struggled with health herself, she took up the call of God on her life to come alongside, encourage and equip others who are on the same journey. She found purpose in her story as God brought forth beauty where she saw only ashes. What He did for her, He can certainly do for you.
"He gives us comfort in all our troubles. Then we can comfort other people who have the same troubles." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
Educational Background:
- Diploma in Ministry (Worship and Pastoral Leadership), Hillsong College, Sydney, Australia
- Theophostic Prayer Counseling
- Soul Care Advanced Training, Kanaan Ministries, South Africa
- Natural Health and Nutrition, International Academy of Health and Wellness, South Africa
- BA Health Sciences and Social Services (Counseling Pscyhology), UNISA
- Effects of Nutrition on Clinical Disorders, JFKU
Experience:
- Pastoral Care Internship, Hillsong Church, Cape Town
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultant, Boord Pharmacy, Stellenbosch
- Natural Health Practitioner, Bhealthy, Somerset West
- Young Adults Pastor at Agapé Church, Windhoek
Musical background:
Piano (UNISA) Gr 7
Theory (UNISA) Gr 5
Violin (Trinity) Gr 5
Accompaniment (Creare Ministries International)
Other instruments include the panflute, recorder and saxophone. She is also the writer and composer of over 100 songs. She has played in worship bands since she was in primary school. She has played for Hillsong Church, CRC Stellenbosch, Shofar Stellenbosch, Emmanuel Church Windhoek and Agapé Church Windhoek.
Founder of:
Esther Ministries (2015)
Kuier.Kerk (2018)
Royal Academy of Worship (2018)
