Vincent and Arlene were married in 1981, beginning a life of faith and ministry. Introduced as teens in the 1970s, they grew close through friendship and serving on the youth board of the Full Gospel Church in Elsies River. Both were natives of this Cape Town suburb and pursued education at local schools.
Vincent was a third-year student at Chaldo Theological Seminary, and Arlene worked as a secretary when they married. Early in their union, Vincent was appointed associate pastor under J.J. Vos, marking the start of his ministry. Despite the challenges of apartheid, Vincent engaged in pioneering national multicultural youth ministry, a groundbreaking endeavour in a racially divided South Africa.
After graduating in 1982, the couple was sent to Kalksteenfontein to plant a church in a disadvantaged area. Despite previous failures by others, they succeeded, demonstrating resilience and trust in God’s grace. In 1987, they left the denomination to embrace a fresh new move of God. Their spiritual journey led them to the ministry of the late Bryn Jones and later the mentorship of Kobus Swart, where they were introduced to apostolic ministry and kingdom living.
Vincent’s apostolic grace emerged in the 1990s, and he began ministering in Southern Africa and later internationally. In 1994, the family moved to Gauteng, where Vincent served on the leadership team of two churches.
Returning to Cape Town in 2000, Vincent and Arlene founded a leadership development church. Despite leaving behind a thriving life in Gauteng, their obedience bore fruit. They pioneered a church, established a leadership academy, and contributed to the apostolic reformation in the region.
Vincent’s ministry expanded globally, including extensive work in the USA, Africa, and other continents. He authored books on spiritual leadership and multicultural relationships and served in various church leadership roles. Arlene, while raising their three daughters, pursued studies in biblical psychology and social work, ministering faithfully in the Church and community.
Their daughters achieved academic success and gained international exposure. Today, the Valentyn’s leads Kingdom Lifestyle Ministries, focusing on apostolic work and leadership development. Their vision is to invest in the next generation, ensuring the continuation of the Church’s mission.
The Valentyns are considered pioneers in the apostolic reformation of the Church, both locally and internationally. They are respected as a source of knowledge, understanding and wisdom to many leaders in the kingdom of God.
His ministry to the USA commenced on the East Coast in 1997. Subsequently, he made about 80 trips, speaking in many different churches and denominations. The primary work that has been accomplished is the declaration of the gospel of the kingdom of God, the apostolic restoration of the Church and leadership development.
He provides spiritual fathering to churches in Cape Town, Addis Ababa, Dubai and North America. He also serves as a board member of Emmanuel Ministries International and several churches, businesses, and organizations locally and internationally.
Vincent is also trained as a radio presenter and has done radio and television work in several countries. He obtained several degrees in business administration, theology, and divinity from various colleges and universities. In 2004 he received an honorary PhD in ministry from the prestigious Lincoln University (USA). During the same year, the Mayor of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, conferred honorary citizenship upon him for the spiritual work that he has done in that region.
Their legacy is marked by faith, obedience, and a commitment to Christ’s Kingdom, embodying the Apostle Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:7-8: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”