The Weight "Protest At Midnight" with Peter Storey
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Oct 23, 2025 Peter Storey, the former president of the Methodist Church of South Africa, shares his transformative journey through apartheid. He recounts his experiences as a chaplain at Robben Island, where he preached hope to political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Storey emphasizes the church's shift from complicity to a prophetic voice against apartheid. He discusses four biblical priorities for ministry, his collaboration with Desmond Tutu, and the power of prayer. A powerful reflection on faith, justice, and courageous witness in challenging times.
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Chaplaincy On Robben Island
- Peter Storey volunteered as chaplain on Robben Island and discovered it was a political prison housing leaders like Robert Sobukwe and Nelson Mandela.
- He preached by walking hallways and looking through cell grills, then was later expelled by authorities for his activities.
A Single Moral Question Redefined Ministry
- Storey says the central question for Christians in South Africa became: what did you do about apartheid?
- He believed faithfulness required prioritizing confrontation of the regime over ordinary church success metrics.
Staying With District 6 During Removals
- Storey pastored in District 6 when the government declared it a white group area and forcibly removed about 50,000 residents.
- He stayed with the community through bulldozing and evictions, calling their faithful endurance his most fulfilling ministry.
