Become A Praiser
(Membership)
At High Praise Assemblies International (HPAI), membership is not just a formal step – it is a covenantal commitment to grow, serve, and submit under the spiritual covering of the Commission. We believe that every believer should be rooted in a local church, and we welcome those God sends to join this spiritual family
Membership Categories
Full Member
A Full Member is a born-again believer who fully aligns with the vision, statement of faith, and expectations of HPAI. This member has made a deliberate decision to be rooted, discipled, and accountable under the Commission’s spiritual authority.
Associate Member
An Associate Member is someone who may be based in Nhlangano temporarily due to work, study, or family reasons and has another home church elsewhere. While here, they choose to participate fully in the life of the Commission and are welcomed with joy into the HPAI fellowship.
Online Member
An Online Member is a born-again believer who is not physically based near an HPAI branch but desires to be spiritually connected and involved. They align with the church’s vision and teachings, participate in services remotely, and are committed to growing under the Commission’s spiritual covering.
Requirements for Membership
- Be born again, having personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour and a genuine desire to live in obedience to Acts 2:36–47.
- Be in full agreement with the Statement of Faith.
- Commit to the 5 P’s of the Commission:
(a) Pray for the Commission (Luke 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
(b) Promote the Commission (Psalm 34:8)
(c) Protect the Commission (Acts 2:42–47)
(d) Partake in the Commission (Ephesians 6:6–8; Colossians 3:17, 23–24)
(e) Provide for the Commission (Luke 8:1–3)
Membership Commitment
Membership is encouraged to those who fulfil these requirements and express a clear desire to walk with the Commission and uphold its purpose. All members are expected to serve with diligence, avoid discrimination of any form, and contribute to the spirit of unity within the church.
Testimonies
Powerful Vision During Leadership Session
During the Homecoming leadership session, as Bishop Sono was ministering, I experienced a powerful open vision. I saw him anointed with an extraordinary release of oil, revealing the spiritual capacity he has developed in God over many years.
As he continued teaching and later made the altar call, I saw the oil flowing throughout the auditorium. When he laid hands and declared the Word, I witnessed the oil changing over individuals, and each declaration became a reality in their lives.
In that moment, I gained a deep understanding of “Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe His prophets, and you will prosper” (2 Chronicles 20:20). I believe I received a special anointing during that service that will bring transformation to our ministry, Restored Voice.
Appreciation for Apostle Jethro Malindzisa
We express heartfelt gratitude to Apostle Jethro Malindzisa for his obedience to God and for faithfully teaching the local church message. His ministry continues to strengthen and encourage many, providing a solid foundation for believers.
We appreciate the impact of his dedication and the lives being changed through his service. Thank you, Apostle, together with Reverend Sindi, for your labour in the Kingdom. You are loved, appreciated, and continually in our prayers.
A Long-Awaited Miracle After Four Years
I give all glory to God for His faithfulness. During last year’s Shiloh Hour of Encounter, Reverend Sindi prayed for me in the morning and declared that by this time of the year I would be a mother. God has honoured that word.
After four years of waiting, we are now expecting our baby in early December. This was my first time attending Homecoming and Shiloh, and the Lord answered my prayer.
I will miss Homecoming 2025 as I will be caring for the newborn, but my heart is full of gratitude. Truly, Shiloh is a place where prayers are answered. Thank you, boMalindzisa, for allowing God to use you.
Healing and Safe Recovery After Prayer
I thank God for His mercy. On 22 October during Bible Study, Apostle prayed for those who were unwell. I stepped forward on behalf of my daughter, who had delivered by caesarean section the day before. By God’s grace, her recovery has been smooth and steady.
I also thank the Lord because she had previously suffered two miscarriages. God has truly been faithful.
Contract Job Secured After October Intercession
I thank God for His goodness. After the intercession in October, doors began to open for me. I have received a contract job, and I am truly grateful to the Lord for this breakthrough. I am trusting God for permanent placement, and I believe He will do it.
Supervisor Role Secured After Prayer
I thank God for His faithfulness. I received a call congratulating me on being hired as a supervisor for a long-term project. I’ve been asked to submit my documents on Monday, and I will receive the full contract details then.
I am grateful for the prayer and the laying on of hands. My life will never be the same again.
From Joblessness to Stability After Prayer
I submitted a prayer request for my cousin, who had been at home for a long period without any work. I had even dreamt of him being mentally unwell, and in the dream I prayed for him. When I shared this with Dad, he assured me he would pray for him.
Today, my cousin is doing well and is now working on-site. We give God all the glory.
Wisdom and Strength for an International Review
During the 2024 Shiloh Hour, I prayed specifically for wisdom to handle a major international review at work — something I had never done before. Normally, stations prepare for two years, but I had less than one year to bring everything together.
God gave me wisdom to choose the right team, boldness to push back where necessary, and strategies that were different from the traditional approach. Despite naysayers expecting failure, the review in October went exceptionally well. The standard was so high that one of the most senior officials in our Industry personally thanked me for leading the preparation.
God also carried me through months of long hours without sickness or fatigue, even in the midst of visible and hidden adversaries. This opportunity has now opened further international doors.
We give glory to God, whose ways are higher than ours.
Contract Renewal After Prayer
I had been waiting for clarity regarding my work contract when I approached Apostle and Mom for prayer on Monday. Apostle had just declared on Sunday that the “pause button” in our lives had been lifted, and I held onto that word.
The very next day after church, I received a call asking me to return to work. After months of uncertainty, God showed His perfect timing.
I am grateful for the prayers, love, and covering of my spiritual parents. All glory to God. 🙏🏾
Breakthrough After Intercession
I applied for a position in a high-profile organisation in April 2025 and was regretted the same month. In October they unexpectedly called me for an interview, but after the interview there was silence for over a week.
After Apostle interceded for us, three days later they called again — this time asking me to bring in documents because they had hired me.
I thank God for this breakthrough, and I am grateful for my spiritual parents and Apostle’s prayers. Praise be to God. 🙏🏾
Healed and completely cleared
I began struggling in May with chronic right-breast inflammation, mastitis and ductal ectasia. By early October the left breast also became painful, and the symptoms strongly mimicked breast cancer. I had already consulted every oncologist and Obs/Gyn I could reach.
In June I approached Mom and Dad for prayer. During the prayer, I felt and declared my healing, choosing to start with God.
Afterward, two doctors ran further investigations, analysed and compared the findings, and both confirmed that even the inflamed breast had healed. The ultrasound and mammogram cleared me — I am breast-cancer-free.
Through all of this, I learnt the importance of starting from the Lord. God is amazing. 🙏🏾
Breakthrough in my family
God is really doing it. Right now my sister is employed, and she says she can feel that something has lifted in her life — kushaya umoya. My brother is back in business, and my other brother is also working.
We are trusting God for something permanent in his life.
Led to Christ Before Her Final Moments
In 2013, while I was serving in Nhlangano, I took a lady to Apostle Jethro for counselling. He shared the truth with her, led her to Christ, and she received Jesus that day.
A week later, before she passed away, I visited her. She told me she was at peace because Apostle had led her to Christ, she had confessed her sins, and she was now ready to rest in the Lord.
She went to be with the Lord the next day, and her funeral became a moment of revival to the glory of God.
I thank God for sending Apostle Jethro to the Body of Christ, and for his faithfulness in teaching truth without compromise.
Completely Healed and Cancer-Free!
After months of pain and alarming symptoms that mimicked breast cancer, medical diagnoses confirmed chronic inflammation in both breasts. The situation grew worse, but I chose to begin with God, I approached Mom and Dad for prayer.
During the prayer, I felt and declared my healing. Subsequent medical tests confirmed what God had already done, both breasts were completely healed, and I am officially cancer-free!
I give all the glory to God for His miraculous healing and thank Mom and Dad for their faith, compassion, and obedience to God’s call. Truly, starting with the Lord makes all the difference.
Divine Restoration Released
After Sunday’s prophetic declaration of divine restoration and acceleration, God moved swiftly. Funds that had been owed to me for a long time were suddenly released and deposited into my account — exactly when I had an urgent need.
I thank God for His perfect timing and for the prophetic words spoken over our lives that strengthen our faith and bring breakthrough. What a mighty God we serve! 🙌
All glory to Jesus!
Healed and Restored
During last week’s Friday prayer for the sick, I submitted names for prayer - and God moved mightily! One of them, who had been hospitalised, was released and soon after received a job offer in Johannesburg.
I also experienced my own healing. I had been struggling with intense pain in my right hip, yet continued praying daily. Without realising when it happened, the pain completely disappeared.
All glory to God for His healing and divine intervention! 🙌🏽🔥
Spirit-Inspired Teaching
Greetings Honourable Apostle J. I deeply appreciate your great teaching in the Church Matters column of the recent Times Sunday. It was truly heaven-ordained, Spirit-inspired, and timely. Your words encouraged us greatly, especially as we honoured our Bishop yesterday. I have already shared extracts with friends and groups. Much appreciated, Sir 🙏🏽
We’re Called to Hold Up Our Leaders Too
I was deeply reminded that our pastors also need our prayers. They carry our battles and burdens. May we be like Aaron and Hur, holding them up in intercession as they lead and cover us with faith and love.
Strength for the Shepherd
I never realised how much our pastors carry. It never crossed my mind that they’d need our prayers too. But this morning, I was deeply rejuvenated. Thank you, Dad, for carrying us with such love and vision. May our Father continue to protect you, bless you abundantly, and surround you with Aarons and Hurs who will lift your hands.
Victory Over Darkness
Greetings Apostle, thank you a million times for today’s prayers. I truly needed them. Just two months ago, human waste mixed with muti was found on my roof. But I have enforced victory over principalities! Thank you for standing with us in the Spirit.
Contract Extended, Grace Multiplied
Good day, Apostle. I’m from a different church and was only an associate member at HPAI Nhlangano while working on a project. This week, I signed a two-year contract extension, and I believe God for permanence. Even as an associate, the grace and blessings I tapped into have overflowed.
Employed at Last!
Bless you, Father. I just want to thank God and your prayers - I’m now employed!
Appointment After Four Years
We have prayed, fasted, and believed. Today, it ended in praise. After four years since graduating, I received a posting letter and will officially start next term! The same God I trusted at HPAI has done it. Since 2023, you’ve made me feel like I belong, and today I testify: God is real. God hears. God loves. My mother also returned home - for the first time since 2023. Thank you for being God’s vessel. May the Lord continue to keep and bless you, Apostle Malindzisa.
From Lost to Led
I entered this ministry searching, but what I found was home. The leadership’s love and recognition changed my walk with Christ, grounding me during university. Under this covering, generational chains have broken, and prayers for family restoration have been answered.
A Miracle in My Knee!
After my major knee operation in October last year, my knee felt completely lifeless. But last night, after listening to Apostle’s voice note prayer, I felt heat and movement for the first time. My knee is alive again! I’m so humbled. Thank you for the prayers—To God be all the glory!
Impartation from afar
Although my family and I followed a service online, the presence of God was undeniable. It felt as though hands were laid on us directly - a spiritual equipping beyond distance. We're honoured to be part of a commission that carries such anointing.
Prophetic Word Fulfilled
Earlier this year, a word was spoken that some would travel abroad. I believed it — and now I’ve been selected to attend a UK summit after winning an award. Truly, our prayers and declarations here bear real fruit!
A Mandate That Sustains
Since joining in 2008, I’ve held tightly to the call to praise God in all things. I've seen divine protection and provision, even in unseen battles. I'm grateful for spiritual leadership that models resilience and strength.
A Ministry That Notices
What touched me most was being remembered by name after a single encounter. That level of care is rare. Through consistent teaching and love, I’ve been anchored in purpose and spared from distractions that once threatened my faith.