Shadrack earns doctorate degree in theology
“They must know that their dreams are valid and they can reach whatever dreams they have.”
KwaThema – Former military combat officer Shadrack Sibiya has hanged his boots to further his love for ministry combat.
The 42-year-old from KwaThema was conferred a doctoral degree in theology from West Coast College. A ceremony was held at KwaThema Community Hall on Saturday.
He worked for the South African National Defence Force as an artisan and ranked as a sergeant before he resigned after serving 13 years to go into ministry full-time.
Shadrack says being raised in a family who serve a ministry he always knew he will one day end up following in his parents’ footsteps.
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The education enthusiast holds a master’s degree in religious education and a diploma in marketing and public relations.
“I worked for United Nations and was posted to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Kinshasa where he developed relationships with local pastors and was highly respected by the citizens of DRC.
“I believe through ministry we can overcome any other challenges, including war in war-torn countries,” he says.
He is using his educational background to encourage and motivate young people from the township that they too can make it.
“It breaks my heart to see and hear young people saying one doesn’t need the education to make it in life but this is far from the truth.
“Even successful business people need some form of educational skill to run and understand the daily runnings of their business,” he further explains.
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Shadrack says young people don’t have to despair but should continue chasing their dreams.
“Like them, I started my educational journey at Theo Twala Primary School and moved to Labani Motlabi Comprehensive School for my secondary education.
“They must know that their dreams are valid and they can reach whatever dreams they have.
“One doesn’t have to go to private schools or be from a rich family to make it in life. If I could do it so can everyone else,” he adds.
