What a beautiful journey to witness our partner, Ngwelezane Baptist Church in Northern KZN, use our Purple People material this past month to work towards fulfilling God's vision for their church to "Be a Beacon of Hope" in their community Please join us in praying for this work to continue and for many more doors to open up for the Gospel
The journey begins! Last week, we began our Masihambisane journey with Faith Development Organisation, a collective of local churches, based at Isibanisezwe Centre, KwaMaphumulo in Northern KwaZulu-Natal 13 members of the organisation attended the workshop where our Community Facilitators led 2 Contextual Bible Studies centred on the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6: 9-13) and Shalom (Genesis 1-2:4). The next step in their journey will be to immerse themselves in their communities to understand what their role could be [...]
Where is God in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city? What is He saying about our space, its history, and its reality today? Our Just Leaders gathered to go on a pilgrimage immersing themselves in Durban's CBD. This forms part of their learning to be able to work towards His Kingdom coming on earth as it is in Heaven - to see what God sees, and feel what God feels about our city and [...]
We gathered at our Imbizo on 'Migration in South Africa' with new and familiar friends from various churches and NGOs around KZN. We spent our morning learning, listening, and hearing from God about what we, as a Church and a civil society, are called to do at this time. Please continue praying for social cohesion that promotes trust and works for the benefit of all in our nation
South Africa faces very real crises. Many communities are living with unemployment, crime, poverty, inequality, corruption, and a sense of deep frustration about the future. Christians hold different views about migration policy. Some believe immigration contributes to these challenges. Others disagree. Many are still wrestling with difficult questions. South Africans experience these issues very differently. For some, questions of migration are largely discussed online, in churches, universities, and the media. For others, they are intertwined with daily struggles [...]
Journeying together for Peace & Justice In May 2026, we gathered with leaders from our partner churches and organisations for our Imbizo - a time for meaningful gathering, dialogue, and shared discernment. It was an opportunity for us, as the Body of Christ, to come together in unity and intentionally engage with the CAST vision and mission we believe God has entrusted to His Church. Together, we explored what it means to faithfully participate in building the Kingdom [...]
Since last year, we have been journeying with Ngwelezane Baptist Church near Empangeni in Northern KZN, guiding them towards fulfilling their Masihambisane vision of becoming a "Beacon of Hope" in their community through exploring our Purple People material and implementing outreach initiatives that serve local schools and destitute people within their community. This month, the church celebrated National Nurses Day by visiting two clinics in Empangeni to gift the nurses with small tokens of appreciation, encourage them through [...]
Our Just Leaders class gathered for the second time this year to build on their understanding of God's dream for the world and reflect on their role to restore God's Peace, Justice and Righteousness in their communities. Please keep this group in prayer as they continue working towards this vision
Our staff team was blessed to spend a few days away on retreat last week to reflect, give thanks, and look ahead to what God is calling us to this year Special thanks to Genesis Hope South Africa for this beautiful venue
Our Masihambisane journey with Dassenhoek Baptist Church continues, sharing His Word at their weekly Bible Study and guiding the youth to exciting opportunities for growth This gathering was centred on Colossians 3:1-2 & 23 as a reminder to "set [our] hearts on the things that are in heaven." Please keep this group in prayer as they take the next steps towards God’s vision for their lives and their community
