Pierre du Plessis:\ a pioneering leader with a dream of an authentic, adventurous community of Christ followers, who would engage disconnected people with the true message & genuine expression of God’s love!
Describe him:\ visionary, a worshiper, fun to be around, totally committed to this cause, passionate about his family …
Roots:\ born in South Africa, son of a preacher, (his dad has been pastoring the same church for 42 years), met marlize when they both sang at a christian coffee bar (on wrong side of town), got married in 1990, they ministered at 400 churches (in an old beat-up vw bus with no air), raised a vibrant youth ministry and loved working with the broken and afflicted (kids getting out of the occult, addicts), 1993 planted their first church in an old condemned building (front row seats to God’s redemptive power!) it grew fast and soon this little building housed multiple services too!, breathtaking: Chloe’s birth 1995 – life-changing: Caleb’s birth in 1998. 1999 moved to USA as pastor of Worship & Arts and in 2002 – Senior Pastor of the Father’s House. (in a nutshell)
Great communicator:\ His no-holds-barred communication style brings relevance to every message. Pierre is known for pushing the envelope when he is on stage – using fire, paint, explosives (ok .. not the real deal!) headstands, 300 bottles of honey (don’t ask!) … and mousetraps (don’t ask again).
On teamwork:\ he admits quickly … ministry cannot be carried alone. I am surrounded by amazing leaders, elders, pastors with complementing strengths.
Approach to any task at hand:\ no problem … this can be done quick-quick! (Chop chop)
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You are powerful and touching pastor who I know realy well I love his heart he has the holy sprit in him
I came to The Father’s house for the first time yesterday with my friend Deanna and was blown away. The welcoming energy I felt when I walked through the front door was so calming, I was a bit nervous. When I entered the auditorium it was overwhelming but in a good way. I have been to a similar churche like this before (Calvary in Ft. Lauderdale) but felt at home here right away. Pierre, you are hilarious and powerful. Not a moment went by that I wasn’t on the edge of my seat. I cried because I felt like you were preaching to me with yesterdays service(11am) and laughed so hard I cried again. When you told the story about the floatys in your shorts I was dieing. Hilarious. When you called your daughter on stage and said what you did, you touched every last person in that church. The time flew by and I didn’t want it to end. What an experience!! Thank you.
We will be back this Sunday for sure.
Pierre, I will never forget the strong and loving image of you holding your daughter tight. I was very fortunate to have loving parents. I do love my children with equal compassion and strength. You showed me how God loves each of us. As you said a few months ago. “how can you walk away from that?” Thank you.
As a born again christian how do you deal with people in your church who are living together? I recently met a person who claims to attend your fellowship who told me openly she lives with her boyfriend.
HELLO dad. I am in school
I googled you! && i found you.
Have a good day =]
Hi Pastor,
Amazing service, What else would you expect from GOD? Keep up the GOD work!!! I love you guys.
I went to your 12:30 service today and must say it was wonderful. I was blessed tp sit right next to Janette Roman. A wonderful woman of God. It was great to enter into the worship next to her. You could sense a very sincere heart. The worship was absolutely great and the speaker was wonderful. I’d love to find out about his tape series on the blood. Thank you for your faithfulness to the call of God on your life. God bless you bunches!!!
Hello again. I forgot to thank Sharon (who was involved with trying to get the video up and running this morning. She was very helpful in telling me how to get hooked up so I could communicate about no sound. She even told me to look her up when I got there. I did and she actually came and introduced herself to me. Janette also was kind enough to give me her phone # to call and talk. Thanks very much for caring about others.
Pierre, I remember that first service in South Africa in the abandoned building. The electrical power failed in the middle of the service, but the Holy Spirit Power kept on going. I am blessed to see how the Lord gave you as a gift from Africa to the USA.
For some time I had noticed the building took shape and I had a hunch it must be a church. It is just something about–it’s spiritual aura. I said I would find out if that was correct but did not get up to it. Somehow, a mentally challenged person told me it is a church and mentioned the name to me. I said to myself ” I thought so” but did not check it out.
Yesterday a colleague at work told me of her church, the name struck me real hard and I said the time has come to check out the church and this Sunday I answered the call of the Spirit of God.
This is my finding: The music reminds me of the xtian group “Big Stuff” and worship was live and living. The Word of God in truth was spoken and “bitter pills” were served pleasantly.
May God bless the Leadership and Ministry abundantly.
Thank you for being the Man that God wanted you to be, Because since my family been coming to church it been a blessing. God has been moving in my family, getting us closer to him. Your words has touch me and it’s an honor to service God in ushering for the church. I was praying for a house for my family and God has shower me with a blessing. I close on the house on June 14,2010. God is great. You encourage me thru the word of God. Thank you pastor
You inspire me evertime I attend TFH! You add excitement to Church! Thank you!
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You inspire me evertime I attend TFH! You add excitement to Church! Thank you!
Testimonies->
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I keep messing up the link…. but this is the actuall link from the above comments!
Uiteindelik, jy kan nie glo hoe lank ek al soek na ‘n manier om te hoor hoe dit met julle gaan nie.
Marcus is so deurmekaar, eers nadat jy hier was se hy my daarvan.
Ek is baie impressed met julle kerk, maar sou niks minder verwag het nie.
Ek het heelwat om oor te gesels, maar wil eers weet hoe dit gaan.
Groete vir Marlize en die kinders
Hello, Just watched a video that a friend showed me for Oct 31, 2010. I have heard similar sermons, but yours was different. You came out with a few things I have never heard before.
Peter being called Simon after falling asleep – never noticed that before; that Peter “followed him from a distance,” which I again never had noticed before; and how Peter had shirked the question of being His disciple. I know that I did once too, and afterwards how sick I felt about it. May you always pray up before speaking and allow the Holy Spirit give you that unction that you had during this particular sermon. God bless you, Mary Beth
There’s just something about Pierre. He’s the genuine article. He’s reaching out to people where they are today, and giving them a gospel of Jesus Christ that is alive, and vibrant, and able to capture the heart.
My family and I have been attending TFHNY for eight months.
We felt completely at home and safe in this environment. The
teaching is awesome. Bro. DuPlessis is very approachable and ready
for a short chat or prayer when he is mingling. Love you Bro. Brian
and Gale and family.
Yesterday was my first time going to church!Yes,my very first at any church!!! And im blessed that my boyfriend brought me to your church{The Fathers House}. I recently took jesus into my heart and believe that there is a god and heaven does exsist! I am 35 years old and it took me a long time to realize that i did not travel through my life alone. I was very scared to enter a church as if i was going to be struck down or the walls were going to cave in on me for me not believing for so many years!Pierre and all the members of the church made me feel at home and i was feeling ashamed that i deprived my heart and soul to god and to have him guide me through life! Better late than never and im grateful that i put myself around good, positive people to guide me to your church! I can go on and on but will spare you the details i just wanted to reach my thanks out to you and to god for accepting me with arms wide open and a clear mind! I plan on attending on regular basis as i am still learning about jesus. I just started reading the bible for the very first time last week also. My boyfriend had given me a bible on christmas along with my first cross to carry with me. My new life has begun and im pleased to share it with your church!
To Live is Christ & to Die is Gain.
This month’s focus will be on the power love has to shape our hearts when we realize that it is not dependent upon us or anything we’ve done – simply that He chose to love us!
Last Sunday service left me feeling anointed makes me feel like i might have a calling to be a pastor. The word of God is greatly influencing my heart every time I read or hear it. I feel spiritually I have come so far through God. I lived in sin many years in my short life yet the tide for me has changed, I’m knowing and have to act accordingly. Thanks for your grand voice from god.
Hi Pastor.
Where do I begin… Remember when you said during today’s service to not” pace” back and forth waiting for God’s answer. To instead worship him and believe that he will give you an answer. Well he did and it’s led me here writing to you. I must say for some time now I’ve been fighting this battle between the flesh and the spirit. Each and everytime I’ve either gone to The Father’s House or watched it online it has alwalys encouraged me and given me the strength to stay faithful to God. Unfortunately, the service is only an hour and a half long. That’s where the hard part comes in. Fighting the flesh… I’ve lived in Rochester all my life and started attending The Father’s House for the last six months there, for the most part faithfully every week. I have since moved to CT. I know deep in my heart I have come to a crossroads in my life. I’ve always felt I have a purpose in this world to help others. Watching this whole disaster take place in Japan only reconfirms that feeling. I have been left dumb founded ever since it has happened. Like you said at service today, it’s yet another sign that God is near. I want to at least be able to help until that time comes. To make a long story short, which it doesnt appear that I have done:) It really took me a while to find a place that I feel complete in worshiping and where I know I could grow spiritually. The difficult time I’m having is finding a place here in CT. I was wondering if you could help me with any suggestions. I guess I have to start somewhere and God led me to you. If you could email me back I would be ever so grateful.
How will I ever forget Pierre ….You are amazing….hope to visit soon
lotsa love
Alvan,Wendy ,Joshua
You spoke at my church in Oklahoma City, OK on this past Sunday, your subject was Honor/Reward. I am still basking in the word. I can not say thank you enough.
Dear Pierre
Today in the 8:00 service you were talking about how we are all a family and you kept saying how you loved us all. Well i justed wanted to say that really spoke to me especially, because i never really had a father figure in my life to tell me that he loved me. so when you said that i really felt accepted and loved , so thank you so so much, i really needed it!
I am so thankful that God has lead me to such an amazing pastor and a church that I can call home. You are such a blessing to me. I have not been to church on a consistent basis since the mid 80′s. I came to TFH on 5/16/10 and have been coming ever since. Thank you Pastor Pierre, you are truly AWESOME!!!!
Pastor Pierre, you are such a blessing, a wonderful person. Your Godly spirit is sent out to in every word you speak. I’ve attended TFH since 2005 or longer, I can’t remember, one thing for sure, It’s because of you I started reading the bible, restoring my faith and being a stronger person. THANK YOU!
I apologize, I put my comment where my name was supose to be, so here goes. Micki Lynnette Clyburn
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When I walked into The Father’s House three years ago I knew I was home. I’ve been searching for a church like this for years since leaving Arizona. My granddaughter’s child care teacher is a member of your church and we used to speak at length until one day I asked what church she attended. I came that Sunday and didn’t want to leave… Your service was wonderful as if you were speaking directly to me instead of a congregation. I laughed, I cried I even stayed for the next service. I felt very much loved, cared for and at home. I became a greeter and absolutely loved doing it….the many people I came in contact with, spoke to, held hands with was awesome. Now, nine months ago I moved to San Diego to help my daughter with her baby. I attend The Rock Church. I like the church, the Pastor is wonderful and so are his sermons. I’m still trying to get used to the congregation. They aren’t as friendly, the greeters aren’t the same, everyone is clicky. What I’m trying to say is I miss The Father’s House and the sense of family love given there. I would like to volunteer and hopefully this Sunday someone may give me the time of day to actually speak with me. Please don’t ever let your church get too big that the sense of family and love seems to disappear… Miss my church family at The Father’s House and Bless you and your church family for sharing the love…!
I have been to this church, absolutely power church, crazy good vision by pastor Pierre, I now live in Vegas for 9 years now and I still think about this church everyday single day. Absolutely incredable.