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ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee was born in Ladysmith South Africa, on the 30th August 1990, to parents Richard and Anne Lee. He spent the next 18 years of his life being raised in Ladysmith.
Throughout his youth, Matthew was a very inquisitive child, always asking why and how, in order to grasp a deeper understanding of the world around him. During his schooling years, he participated in numerous extramural activities, whereby he acquired a diversity of experience and skills. Matthew has always been an outside of the box thinker, with a vivid imagination and a passion for making things…
In Matthew’s younger years, his family attended church in the All Saints Anglican Church in Ladysmith. However, after his mother’s miraculous healing in 2002, the entire family turned their lives towards Jesus and began attending the only Pentecostal church in Ladysmith at the time, River of Life. Although his family enjoyed their new found faith in Christ, Matthew didn’t share the same enthusiasm. Consequently, in his later teen years he chose to turn his back on Christianity and resorted to atheism for several years…
Matthew matriculated from Ladysmith High School in 2008, and in 2009 he moved to Pretoria South Africa to begin his studies in photography at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). In 2013 he graduated from TUT with his post graduate degree in photography, having written a thesis on commercial advertising photography. Matthew has always had a keen interest in technology, and has advanced his skills to include graphics design, website design, video productions and working on computers.
In 2014 Matthew began lecturing photography at a private college. It was during this year that he gave his heart to the Lord in River Church Pretoria. During the course of 2014 he came to realize that he had a call to ministry on his life, and consequently enrolled in his first year of Bible college at the CFCI Bible College in 2015.
During his first and second years of Bible College, Matthew attended and served diligently in River Church Pretoria, where he was promoted to the voluntary position of evangelism/outreach leader. It was during his time in this position that he began his YouTube channel Evangelist Matthew Lee. However after completing his second year of Bible college, the Lord revealed to him that his season at River Church had come to an end, and that it was time to move to attend church at CFCI full time…
After moving churches, it just made sense that Matthew should move too, and consequently he moved to Boksburg South Africa at the beginning of 2017 – just in time to begin his 3rd year of Bible College.
During the course of 2017, whilst working on his business plan for Bible college, Matthew founded Christ’s Heartbeat Ministries International and Transformed Youth. In 2017 Project Cornerstone Welfare came under the ministry covering of CHMI. The same year Evangelist Matthew Lee Ministries grew from being only a YouTube channel into a ministry that included Soul Winning Workshops, crusades and ministering at various church services and events…
Matthew completed his 3rd year of study at CFCI Bible College at the end of 2017, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Practical Ministry. At the beginning of 2018 he officially registered and began running CHMI on a full-time basis.
Keep an eye on our website and social media pages to stay up to date which the work God has been doing through Matthew in CHMI and our daughter ministries…
Monique Lee
Monique Rene Viviers was born in Krugersdorp South Africa, on the 15th February 1989, to parents Charles and Stella Viviers. She spent the next 26 years of her life being raised in her parents home in Krugersdorp.
Throughout her youth, Monique was always known by others to be someone loving and caring, a true friend who would always be there when you need her. During her schooling years, she excelled in her academics, matriculating with 10 A’s. Monique has always been a high achiever and is a very driven and passionate individual.
In Monique’s younger years, she practically grew up in the various Pentecostal churches that her parents served in, and consequently has been a follower of Christ her entire life.
Monique matriculated from Hoërskool Bastion in 2007 and began her studies in Civil Engineering at the University of Johannesburg in 2008. Through helping her father with various handy work around the house and in his workshop, Monique developed an interest in building and creating things that’ll make a difference in people’s lives.
In 2013 Monique began working for one of South Africa’s well known railway organizations, where she climbed the corporate ladder. She still works there to this day.
Although she has been a Christian her whole life, during the course of 2015 Monique made the decision to fully commit her heart to the Lord. After moving to Boksburg, from her parent’s home in Krugersdrorp, she began attending church at Christian Family Church Johannesburg in September 2015. Consequently in 2016 she enrolled in her first year of Bible college at the CFCI Bible College.
During her first year at Bible College she began serving as a cell group intern within the church, and in 2017 she was given her own cell group to lead, where she encourages and helps her cell members to develop in Christ.
Monique is strongly gifted in the pastoral and the prophetic, and she has a deep compassion for others. She truly has the heart of the Father, and although she has only just begun to step into the various aspects of ministry, she is already excelling in all that she does!
Watch this space to see what God has been doing in and through her life, and in CHMI and our daughter ministries…
Mr & MRS LEE
Matthew and Monique met for the first time on the CFCI Bible College camp in July 2016. At the time, Matthew was in his second year of studies and Monique was in her first…
Matthew was instantly attracted to Monique, although Monique’s first impression of Matthew was that he’s a little strange (no surprise there). However they both hit it off straight away and started spending time together at church and Bible college events, during which time a close friendship developed between the two of them.
After a few months of friendship and romantic pursuit from Matthew, Monique finally agreed to start dating Matthew on the 12th of December 2016. It wasn’t long after beginning to date that the couple began having conversations about the future and about marriage…
In September 2017 Matthew finally plucked up the courage and proposed to Monique, in a manner that was special to both of them. After taking Holy Communion among themselves, Matthew asked Monique to read a portion out of Proverbs 31, where he had secretly placed the ring… And of course, when she saw it she said yes!
After a little backwards and forwards with the wedding preparations, a date was finally set, and the couple got married in Ladysmith on the 14th of July 2018. After returning from honeymoon they moved into their new home in Impala-park, Boksburg, so that they are still nice and close to church and to the CHMI offices…
During the course of their relationship, Matthew and Monique have engaged in a large variety of ministry activities together. Whilst Matthew usually takes to the stage, Monique prefers supporting her husband and helping out behind the scenes wherever she can.
This is just the beginning of the journey of what God has planned for this dynamic couple! So watch this space, because “… he will preach and she will prophesy…”
To see what we’ve been getting up to, check out our social media content below and follow us on our social media pages…
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This past weekend our ma'moruti, Monique, preached her first ever Sunday service at CFC Brakpan titled "Peace in the Storm".
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She was asked to fill in for Evg Matthew, as he was unavailable to preach - as he is currently out of the country on a missions trip to Zambia.
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Everyone in attendance was blessed and encouraged by her message. We are so proud of her - glory to God!
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #CFCI #CFCBrakpan #Brakpan #SouthAfrica #Preach #Peace #PeaceOfGod #PeaceInTheStorm #GodlyCouple #GodlyMarriages #CoupleGoals
Last week our founders had the privilege of traveling to Mozambique, for their first international missions trip together for the year...
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Once again, they went to the beautiful island of Macaneta, to minister to our CFC brothers and sisters at the churches in Macaneta and Maputo.
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On Monday evening Monique led the prayer meeting at the church in Macaneta.
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On Tuesday evening they ministered in Macaneta and Evg Matthew shared his message "Keys to unlocking God's promises".
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On Wednesday evening they ministered at CFC Hope of Glory in Maputo, where Evg Matthew shared his message "The thorn in the flesh". After the service we prayed for everyone in attendance.
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On Thursday evening they ministered again at the church in Macaneta, where Evg Matthew shared his message "Remaining faithful through the storms of life", which includes a powerful testimony of the previous time they were in Mozambique. After the service they prayed for and ministered to everyone, as the Holy Spirit led them.
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"It was so lovely being back in Mozambique. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and saying goodbye is always difficult... While we were there, in our down time, we got to explore Macaneta and Maputo and spend some time chilling on the beach. It was awesome getting to see the progress of the new church building in Macaneta, and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed when I (Evg Matthew) go there again next month with the team from CFCI Mbombela Bible College!"
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #CFCI #Mozambique #MissionsTrip #Africa #Travel #GodlyCouple #EvAndMrsLee
Who's been watching season 2 of the Weekly Word of Encouragement?
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This week we released our 18th episode. We've also been releasing a bunch of reels, extracted from the various messages.
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Head over to the Evangelist Matthew Lee Facebook page or YouTube channel to check them out.
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #DailyDevotional #Jesus
Today marks the day that Christ's Heartbeat Ministries International officially became registered and recognised as a valid NPC, 6 years ago...
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Happy 6th birthday CHMI!! We are in awe of what God has accomplished in and through the ministry over the past few years - to God to be all the glory and praise! We're excited and expectant for what God has in store for the ministry in the year and season ahead!
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of the ministry's friends and partners. Without your prayers, love, and support, it would not have been possible for us to reach this milestone...
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #HappyBirthday
Hey family
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As 2024 begins we would like to wish you and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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We trust that 2024 will be a year of open doors and taking ground - that God will take you from glory to glory in all areas of your life.
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May 2024 be a year of seeking and fulfilling God's will for your life, in greater measures than ever before...
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Please click on the Linktree in our bio to view our special New Year video message, and a Word from the Lord for 2024, from us to you...
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If you have not yet viewed our Christmas and New Year newsletter, you can also find it in the Linktree in our bio.
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With much Jesus-love from Evg Matthew, Monique & team CHMI
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www.christsheartbeat.org
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#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Newsletter #HappyNewYear #NewYear #2024 #OpenDoors #TakingGround
Hey family
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Just dropping in to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
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We hope that you have a wonderful day with friends and family, celebrating the birth of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ
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Please take a moment to read through our official Christmas and New Year newsletter, from us to you...
(to download and view the newsletter, please click the Linktree in our bio)
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With much Jesus-love from Evg. Matthew, Monique and the CHMI team
www.christsheartbeat.org
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#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Christmas #NewYear #Newsletter
Our October 2023 newsletter is out!
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Lots of exciting content inside. To download and check it out, please follow the Linktree in our bio...
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#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Newsletter #MissionsTrip #Teaching
Wishing all the ladies a happy women's day!
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With love from
Evg Matthew & Monique Lee and the CHMI team
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #Womensday #HappyWomensDay
Some photos and highlights from our founder's @evangelist_matthew_lee month-long missions trip to Kenya last month...
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For more information about the trip, please check out our newsletter or webpage about the trip (via the Linktree in our bio), or by viewing each of the posts and update videos on the Evangelist Matthew Lee Facebook page and Instagram account.
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #CFCI #Kenya #MissionsTrip #Africa
This past weekend our ma'moruti, Monique, preached her first ever Sunday service at CFC Brakpan titled "Peace in the Storm".
.
She was asked to fill in for Evg Matthew, as he was unavailable to preach - as he is currently out of the country on a missions trip to Zambia.
.
Everyone in attendance was blessed and encouraged by her message. We are so proud of her - glory to God!
.
#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #CFCI #CFCBrakpan #Brakpan #SouthAfrica #Preach #Peace #PeaceOfGod #PeaceInTheStorm #GodlyCouple #GodlyMarriages #CoupleGoals
Last week our founders had the privilege of traveling to Mozambique, for their first international missions trip together for the year...
.
Once again, they went to the beautiful island of Macaneta, to minister to our CFC brothers and sisters at the churches in Macaneta and Maputo.
.
On Monday evening Monique led the prayer meeting at the church in Macaneta.
.
On Tuesday evening they ministered in Macaneta and Evg Matthew shared his message "Keys to unlocking God's promises".
.
On Wednesday evening they ministered at CFC Hope of Glory in Maputo, where Evg Matthew shared his message "The thorn in the flesh". After the service we prayed for everyone in attendance.
.
On Thursday evening they ministered again at the church in Macaneta, where Evg Matthew shared his message "Remaining faithful through the storms of life", which includes a powerful testimony of the previous time they were in Mozambique. After the service they prayed for and ministered to everyone, as the Holy Spirit led them.
.
"It was so lovely being back in Mozambique. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and saying goodbye is always difficult... While we were there, in our down time, we got to explore Macaneta and Maputo and spend some time chilling on the beach. It was awesome getting to see the progress of the new church building in Macaneta, and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed when I (Evg Matthew) go there again next month with the team from CFCI Mbombela Bible College!"
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #CFCI #Mozambique #MissionsTrip #Africa #Travel #GodlyCouple #EvAndMrsLee
Who's been watching season 2 of the Weekly Word of Encouragement?
.
This week we released our 18th episode. We've also been releasing a bunch of reels, extracted from the various messages.
.
Head over to the Evangelist Matthew Lee Facebook page or YouTube channel to check them out.
.
#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #DailyDevotional #Jesus
Today marks the day that Christ's Heartbeat Ministries International officially became registered and recognised as a valid NPC, 6 years ago...
.
Happy 6th birthday CHMI!! We are in awe of what God has accomplished in and through the ministry over the past few years - to God to be all the glory and praise! We're excited and expectant for what God has in store for the ministry in the year and season ahead!
.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of the ministry's friends and partners. Without your prayers, love, and support, it would not have been possible for us to reach this milestone...
.
#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #HappyBirthday
Hey family
.
As 2024 begins we would like to wish you and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
.
We trust that 2024 will be a year of open doors and taking ground - that God will take you from glory to glory in all areas of your life.
.
May 2024 be a year of seeking and fulfilling God's will for your life, in greater measures than ever before...
.
Please click on the Linktree in our bio to view our special New Year video message, and a Word from the Lord for 2024, from us to you...
.
If you have not yet viewed our Christmas and New Year newsletter, you can also find it in the Linktree in our bio.
.
With much Jesus-love from Evg Matthew, Monique & team CHMI
.
www.christsheartbeat.org
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#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Newsletter #HappyNewYear #NewYear #2024 #OpenDoors #TakingGround
Hey family
.
Just dropping in to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
.
We hope that you have a wonderful day with friends and family, celebrating the birth of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ
.
Please take a moment to read through our official Christmas and New Year newsletter, from us to you...
(to download and view the newsletter, please click the Linktree in our bio)
.
With much Jesus-love from Evg. Matthew, Monique and the CHMI team
www.christsheartbeat.org
.
#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Christmas #NewYear #Newsletter
Our October 2023 newsletter is out!
.
Lots of exciting content inside. To download and check it out, please follow the Linktree in our bio...
.
#Evangelist #Revivalist #Revival #EMLmin #CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Christianity #church #SouthAfrica #Newsletter #MissionsTrip #Teaching
Wishing all the ladies a happy women's day!
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With love from
Evg Matthew & Monique Lee and the CHMI team
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#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #Womensday #HappyWomensDay
Some photos and highlights from our founder's @evangelist_matthew_lee month-long missions trip to Kenya last month...
.
For more information about the trip, please check out our newsletter or webpage about the trip (via the Linktree in our bio), or by viewing each of the posts and update videos on the Evangelist Matthew Lee Facebook page and Instagram account.
.
#CHmini #chrihearminin #MobilisingChristians #Ministry #SouthAfrica #CFCI #Kenya #MissionsTrip #Africa
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Contact Matthew
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