At Charis Bible College Heidelberg, you will encounter a community where friendships are built that last a lifetime. Sound Biblical teaching is combined with an environment designed to encourage and strengthen you on your transformational journey. You will be led by staff members who love the Lord and whose lives have been transformed by the same Word and teachings you will receive.
Meet the team
Bennie Meyer
Director of CBC Heidelberg
Bennie has worked in the Information Technology industry as a developer for 20 years, but he always knew he was called to ministry. In 2012 he moved with his family to the small town of Heidelberg to attend Charis Bible College while doing IT part time. At the end of his first year in 2012, he became the pastor of the local church, Langeberg Christian Fellowship, and benefitted from the teachings of Charis which equipped him for ministry.
He pastored Langeberg Christian Fellowship for 10 years before joining Charis Bible College as the Dean of Students in 2021. In 2023 he became the Director of Charis Bible College in Heidelberg. Bennie is married to Vicky, and they have 3 beautiful children -Benjamin, Daniel and Joy. His passion is to see people become whole and free by the truth of God’s Word.
What our students say
“As a third year at Charis this year, I’ve been learning how to rest in God’s love (resting in Him) despite what’s going on around me. Balancing my relationship with God through the worship sessions we have at campus, the word and being in the like-minded environment of believers has been great support even when facing trials with family. I found great refuge and peace with God in this season.”
“In the journey of my mission trip, I realized that it is not us but God who chooses our path intentionally. Through a glimpse of God’s compassion, we discover the power of unity in fulfilling needs, like providing for the church in Oupad. This experience taught us that true strength lies in reliance on God rather than on our own knowledge. It is essential to have a personal connection to God’s promises for a meaningful impact. This mission trip for me was a profound awakening and the start of a new chapter. Gratitude fills my heart – thank you, Jesus.”
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