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Reverend Dr. Eric S. C. Manning

Husband. Father. Servant Leader. Messenger of Hope.

Reverend Dr. Eric S. C. Manning is a devoted husband to Andretta M. Manning and the proud father of two beloved children, Ashley and Eric II. His life is a testament to faith, family, and an unwavering commitment to God’s calling.

With deep gratitude, Dr. Manning embraces the sacred responsibility of serving in God's vineyard and within the historic Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church community. It is with a heart full of reverence and thanksgiving that he declares: “I serve God and His children with a grateful heart.”

Dr. Manning’s ministry is rooted in a deep, abiding faith that fuels radical obedience through love. He often reflects, “Gratitude says to faith, ‘Keep trusting your Father for more grace; I know He will supply.’” This spiritual outlook guides his leadership, compelling him to walk in faith, live in prayer, and lead courageously while setting healthy boundaries.

He believes that true discipleship begins with self-awareness and is sustained by a commitment to see the larger picture—proclaiming hope in times of despair, fostering unity where there is division, and calling all people to the light and love of Christ.

Vir dr. Manning is liefde vir die mensdom nie opsioneel nie – dit is noodsaaklik. Hy leer dat verhoudings gegrond moet wees op wedersydse respek, aktiewe luister en, waar nodig, 'n tydperk van bekering. Slegs deur mekaar in ons gedeelde menslikheid te ontmoet, kan ons werklik die koninkryk van God weerspieël. “Daar is meer wat ons verenig as wat ons verdeel,” herinner hy dikwels aan sy gemeente. “En as ons nie nou kan leer om mekaar lief te hê nie, hoe kan ons hoop om die ewige lewe te beërwe?”

He calls on all to turn away from the darkness of sin and to walk boldly in the light of Christ, echoing the profound truth of Scripture:

“Geliefdes, ek skryf aan julle geen nuwe gebod nie, maar 'n ou gebod wat julle van die begin af gehad het... Wie sy broer liefhet, bly in die lig... Maar wie sy broer haat, is in die duisternis en wandel in die duisternis...” (1 Johannes 2:7–11)

Reverend Dr. Eric S. C. Manning stands as a beacon of light in a world often clouded by darkness. He is a servant leader, grounded in love, and driven by a divine mandate to proclaim the Gospel, build bridges, and walk humbly with God.