My name is Nonhlanhla Shezi (Noni), and I am a second-year (Middler) student at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS). I am the eldest of five siblings and a single mother to one child. I was born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and raised in a small town called Port Shepstone. I was baptized in the Church of England and brought up in the Anglican Church (Anglican Communion). My service to the church began with tasks like cleaning, assisting with Sunday School, and serving as an acolyte. Later, I took on leadership positions for youth at various levels, from my parish to the Archdeaconry and even the diocesan level. This also involved serving as the youth president of the Anglican Youth of Southern Africa. As president, my main role was to establish a sustainable approach to youth ministry for the province. Additionally, I was involved in church organizations such as the South African Council of Churches and Kairos Southern Africa, which enriched my understanding of ecumenism. Concurrently, I was developing myself as a Communications Practitioner for South Africa’s energy company while raising my son (Ziphozonke). I am excited about becoming a part of The Falls Church community. I am looking forward to learning and growing, establishing strong and enduring relationships, walking the path of faith, and witnessing the power of salvation in Christ Jesus.
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