Behind every thriving vision is a woman whose strength often goes unnoticed. This Women’s Month, we celebrate Nompumelelo Maluleke, A woman proving that influence isn’t measured by noise, but by impact.
When people hear the name “Nompumelelo Maluleke”, many immediately associate her with renowned pastor and gospel minister Collen Maluleke. However, to reduce her story to simply being “the pastor’s wife” would overlook the remarkable role she continues to play in building a thriving ministry and empowering women to discover their God-given purpose.
As the First Lady of Goshen City Church, Nompumelelo has become a respected spiritual leader in her own right, serving alongside her husband with a shared vision of transforming lives through faith, discipleship and community. While Pastor Collen Maluleke is often seen preaching from the pulpit, Nompumelelo’s influence is felt through mentorship, encouragement and creating spaces where women can heal, grow and flourish.
In today’s culture, where success is often measured by followers and viral moments, Nompumelelo Maluleke represents a refreshing reminder that true leadership begins with service.
Her approach to ministry reflects compassion, wisdom and authenticity qualities that have made her a source of encouragement to countless women within the Goshen City Church community.
Rather than chasing the spotlight, she has consistently focused on building people, strengthening families and nurturing a generation of women who are confident in their identity and calling.
It is this quiet consistency that has made her influence impossible to ignore.
This Women’s Month, Nompumelelo’s passion for empowering women is becoming even more evident as she prepares to host the Spirit & Culture Women’s Summit on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Goshen City Church in Johannesburg.
The summit promises to be more than just another church gathering. According to the event organisers, attendees can expect an uplifting day filled with praise and worship, biblical teaching, inspiring guest speakers and meaningful fellowship designed to encourage women from every walk of life to embrace their purpose and strengthen their faith.
In a season where many women are balancing careers, motherhood, ministry, business and personal growth, initiatives like the Spirit & Culture Women’s Summit create safe spaces for renewal, healing and authentic connection.
The Malulekes continue to demonstrate what partnership in ministry can look like.
Since establishing Goshen City Church, the couple has worked together to build a community centred on demonstrating Christ’s love through practical ministry and discipleship. While each brings unique gifts to the table, their shared commitment to serving people has become one of the defining characteristics of their leadership.
For many young women, Nompumelelo’s journey serves as a reminder that leadership doesn’t always begin with a microphone—it often begins with serving faithfully where God has placed you.
Women’s Month is about celebrating women whose contributions make a lasting difference, whether or not they dominate headlines.
Nompumelelo Maluleke embodies resilience, faith, humility and servant leadership. Through her ministry, mentorship and commitment to empowering women, she is helping shape lives and inspire a new generation to walk confidently in purpose.
As she prepares to welcome women from across South Africa to the Spirit & Culture Women’s Summit this September, one thing is clear: her impact continues to grow—not because she seeks recognition, but because she remains committed to serving others with grace.
Sometimes the most influential women are not the loudest in the room.
They’re the ones quietly changing lives every single day.
And this Women’s Month, Nompumelelo Maluleke is certainly one of them.