At first, Mamatela thought serving God would mean cleaning the church or mowing its lawn. He was shy and unsure of his place, and he pursued engineering studies in Phoenix. However, after joining a Bible study on Experiencing God, Mamatela felt a calling to preach. Unsure, he prayed for confirmation.

Upon arriving in the U.S., Mamatela discovered that his sponsors were Christians who invited him to attend their small church. One evening, he heard a Scottish preacher speak about hell and the importance of salvation. “I gave my life to Christ that night,” Mamatela said. He was overwhelmed with emotion and doesn’t remember walking down the aisle, but he knew something had changed within him. Fear had gripped him during his close encounters with death, but now he felt a deep peace.

Later that night, as he and a friend were walking to their cars after church, Mamatela’s friend suddenly called out, “Dan, I think God is telling me to tell you to preach.”

In 1995, Mamatela enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and eventually graduated. He became pastor of a small church in Salt Lake City, where he has learned the importance of both the letter and the spirit of the law in ministry. “You can’t kick someone out of the church just because someone else thinks they’re doing something wrong,” Mamatela said. “You have to realize you are a shepherd, not the Shepherd.”

He has also learned about the financial challenges of ministry. “Things are breaking in the church, and sometimes you have to pay for it out of your own pocket,” Mamatela explained. Despite these struggles, his focus is on helping his congregation live holy lives and take God and the Bible seriously.

His church’s ministry in Utah presents unique challenges, as it is home to a significant Mormon population. “God works through small groups,” Mamatela reflected. “He focused on the disciples first, then the world.”

Millcreek Church is small and in need of prayer, laborers, and financial support. Mamatela expressed a deep desire for revival, saying, “God, send us a revival. He can send us money, but without the revival, it won’t matter.”

Though financial resources are limited, Millcreek Church is blessed with loving and giving members who serve with heart.

Mamatela’s journey from a freedom fighter to a pastor is a testament to God’s transformative power. He remains committed to answering God’s call and trusting in His provision for the future of his church and ministry.emporary, traditional hymns, and passionate, reverent worship. The church also offers programs such as adult education, children’s ministry, nursery, youth group, and community service.

Matthew 19:26. “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”.

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Millcreek Church is a local congregation in Millcreek, Utah. You can expect a blend of music styles, including contemporary, traditional hymns, and passionate, reverent worship. The church also offers programs such as adult education, children’s ministry, nursery, youth group, and community service.