GIS is a platform
where faith and
sport meet.
In the book LISTEN. God’s Voice in my life, you meet the character traits of a living God through the eyes and life experiences of South African sports figures such as Neil Powell, Duane Vermeulen, Sandile ‘Stix’ Ngcombo, Vernon Philander and Mignon du Preez.
GIS is a platform
where faith and
sport meet.
In the book LISTEN. God’s Voice in my life, you meet the character traits of a living God through the eyes and life experiences of South African sports figures such as Neil Powell, Duane Vermeulen, Sandile ‘Stix’ Ngcombo, Vernon Philander and Mignon du Preez.
“I could not run ahead of God’s plan. He had to ‘bless’ me with an injury. Shutting me up. Calming me down. that I could listen and know that now was not my time.”
– Angelo Davids
“Sometimes I wish that I had really made the Lord a part of my life earlier, because it might have made things a little easier. But He waits for your heart to be ready and then He receives you with open arms…”
– Arune Weyers
“…I wanted to know and understand why I called myself a Christian. I wanted to know who Jesus is and what the purpose of the Holy Spirit is…”
– Thomas du Toit
“Today I am here to testify and tell my story. I can declare: ‘I am Duane Vermeulen, and I am a child of God. Without Him, nothing is possible.”
– Duane Vermeulen
“When such a storm rages in and around you, you often doubt your decisions, but for me it was the only way out. I now realise that, with God’s help, I made the right choices for my self-preservation, even if it was very difficult for others to accept…”
– Swys de Bruin
“Everyone knows success in their own way. Some people’s success is in the public eye, and is noticed, others’ not. That is why it is important to treat everyone the same, show respect, afford everyone enough time, and not be judgemental.”
– Schalk Brits
“God uses everything to prepare you for your next season. He had to take away my comfortable lifestyle, with a fixed rugby contract, and put me in a place of total dependence on Him to get my attention. I needed to hear His voice again and give my faith the chance to change my perception…”
– Sandile “Stix” Ngcobo
“I could not run ahead of God’s plan. He had to ‘bless’ me with an injury. Shutting me up. Calming me down. that I could listen and know that now was not my time.”
– Angelo Davids
“Sometimes I wish that I had really made the Lord a part of my life earlier, because it might have made things a little easier. But He waits for your heart to be ready and then He receives you with open arms…”
– Arune Weyers
“…I wanted to know and understand why I called myself a Christian. I wanted to know who Jesus is and what the purpose of the Holy Spirit is…”
– Thomas du Toit
“Today I am here to testify and tell my story. I can declare: ‘I am Duane Vermeulen, and I am a child of God. Without Him, nothing is possible.”
– Duane Vermeulen
“When such a storm rages in and around you, you often doubt your decisions, but for me it was the only way out. I now realise that, with God’s help, I made the right choices for my self-preservation, even if it was very difficult for others to accept…”
– Swys de Bruin
“Everyone knows success in their own way. Some people’s success is in the public eye, and is noticed, others’ not. That is why it is important to treat everyone the same, show respect, afford everyone enough time, and not be judgemental.”
– Schalk Brits
“God uses everything to prepare you for your next season. He had to take away my comfortable lifestyle, with a fixed rugby contract, and put me in a place of total dependence on Him to get my attention. I needed to hear His voice again and give my faith the chance to change my perception…”
– Sandile “Stix” Ngcobo
About God in sport
GIS is a platform where sport, faith and a relationship with God traverse and become one. Once we realize that everything we do is for the glory of God, the attitude and mindset will change. And in the end, the actions and outcome will also look different.
God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for surrendered people to inspire others by how they deal with their imperfections.
This site with all the real life stories is for every person who at one time or another doubted himself/herself and doubted the grace of a living God.
Meet our team
Karien Basson
Karien Basson is a certified NLP Life Coach© and is part of the Finesse Voelgoed Magazine team as Editor of Vroue wat Glo.
She’s been in the media industry for more than twenty years and as a manager, public relations officer, journalist and radio & TV presenter, she still finds a reason to tell another story, because the passion for God and people is genuine!
She is a speaker and author of a couple of published titles in collaboration with CUM Books and Carpe Diem Media. She is a marathon and ultramarathon athlete who has braved the Two Oceans Ultra-marathon and the Comrades marathon.
Tanya Powell
Tanya Powell’s interest in rugby and sport runs deep; as godchild to the famous rugby legend Uli Schmidt, she empowered herself with a Degree in Biokinetics at the University of Stellenbosch.
Her involvement with the WP Rugby Institute confirms her predilection for sport & career choice and between 2004-2011 she practiced as Manager-Bio kineticist at the University of Stellenbosch.
As a speaker and organizer of many women’s events, the most important message for her is the sincerity of being human & woman and your life’s purpose in God’s Hands. Tanya is the wife of Neil Powell, former head coach of the Blitzboks and Director of Rugby at the Sharks Rugby Union.
They have been married since 2010 and together they are the proud parents of two boys: Joshua & Caleb.
Karien Basson
Karien Basson is a certified NLP Life Coach© and is part of the Finesse Voelgoed Magazine team as Editor of Vroue wat Glo.
She’s been in the media industry for more than twenty years and as a manager, public relations officer, journalist and radio & TV presenter, she still finds a reason to tell another story, because the passion for God and people is genuine!
She is a speaker and author of a couple of published titles in collaboration with CUM Books and Carpe Diem Media. She is a marathon and ultramarathon athlete who has braved the Two Oceans Ultra-marathon and the Comrades marathon.
Tanya Powell
Tanya Powell’s interest in rugby and sport runs deep; as godchild to the famous rugby legend Uli Schmidt, she empowered herself with a Degree in Biokinetics at the University of Stellenbosch.
Her involvement with the WP Rugby Institute confirms her predilection for sport & career choice and between 2004-2011 she practiced as Manager-Bio kineticist at the University of Stellenbosch.
As a speaker and organizer of many women’s events, the most important message for her is the sincerity of being human & woman and your life’s purpose in God’s Hands. Tanya is the wife of Neil Powell, former head coach of the Blitzboks and Director of Rugby at the Sharks Rugby Union.
They have been married since 2010 and together they are the proud parents of two boys: Joshua & Caleb.
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