Bridgeway Family Church Durban
The Durban church began with just three families. Led by the Lord to relocate from Zimbabwe, Basil O’Connell-Jones held the first meeting in the home of Barry and Denise Slement in 2003. It was a small beginning that slowly grew as they moved to a scout hall and then into Pinetown Boys' High School when more and more people joined. It was there, in 2007, that many lives were radically touched by the Gospel, resulting in young elders being planted out across the world. Despite a season of having to move to different venues, the church has continued to grow in strength as it boldly preaches Jesus Christ. From a few families, a much larger, closely-knit spiritual family was born that thrives today in their Christian walk with the Lord.
What's the plan?
Prayer Meeting
(once a month)
Children's Church Junior Youth
(once a month)
Junior Youth
Sunday Church Meeting
and Children's Church
(No Children's Church on 1st Sunday of the month)
Meet the team
Basil O'Connell-Jones
Basil O'Connell-Jones gave his life to Jesus in 1978. Two years later, he attended Bible school in SA before returning to Zimbabwe with his wife, Kathy, where he was later made an elder. After serving there for many years as a youth pastor and evangelist, he moved with his family to Durban as part of a church plant. Today, his children and their families are also actively involved in spreading the Gospel.
Barry Slement
Barry Slement has been with the Durban church since it's inception in his home in 2003. Born again in the 80s, he was part of the Bulawayo Christian Centre for many years before moving to SA to pursue further business opportunities. In 2016, he became an elder in Durban where he serves the church along with his wife, Denise. Together, they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren, all following the Lord.
Rish Seynisch
Rish Seynisch is a Durban local, having grown up and attended school in Hillcrest. It was in 2006 that the Gospel touched his life in a radical way and he joined the church along with many other young people. Two years later, he married Kara-Jayne and together they have a daughter. Rish became an elder in 2022, and continues to bless the local church with his insight of the Word and his passion for Jesus.
Lephoi Maduna
Although Lephoi Maduna grew up in Durban, he proudly calls Lesotho his country of birth. Born again in 2006, he was one of many young people that came into the church at that time. Ten years later, after serving faithfully as a deacon, Lephoi was made an elder. It's always an 'Amen' moment when he preaches the word. He is married to Thandeka and has 3 children.
Greg Kyle
Greg Kyle grew up just outside Durban. He gave his life to Jesus in 2008 during an incredible move of the Lord, and became a part of the church. Greg's incredible heart for worship has been a blessing to the body, especially when he joined the eldership team in 2023. He is married to Chanel and together they have 3 children.
Find your way
+27 (071) 619-5782
Bridgeway Family Church Durban
Pitlochry School
49 Pitlochry Road
Westville KZN 3629