Community transformation

The Community Hubs in Nyanga and Parkwood seek to empower youth to share their faith in their daily lives – all in partnership with the local church and community. We also facilitate opportunities at schools and through community outreaches, for young people to serve their community alongside our team.

Our heart is to give young people positive role models, to share how loved and valued they are by Jesus and to equip them to succeed. We’d love to launch a new Community Hub each year to do this, so watch this space for more coming soon!

Evangelism

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We work alongside our Message mission teams to coordinate community outreach, schools and evangelistic events for young people.

Discipleship

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We run weekly discipleship groups for boys and girls focusing on leadership, character development and living the kingdom life of Jesus.

Education

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We offer after-school academic assistance and facilitate numeracy, literacy and computer skills. We also offer homework assistance and support.

Creative Arts

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Genetik Sessions is a performing arts programme that gives youth the opportunity to cultivate and express creative gifts and talents.

Sports

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Having partnered with Ubuntu Football Academy, our team offers coaching and regular sports events.

Launched in 2019, or Nyanga hub is all about supporting, resourcing and encouraging young people through science and maths tutoring to give them the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, as well as through our soccer teams. The soccer teams are a great way to engage and build relationships with the young people and from there, disciple them and share more about how love they are by Jesus.

At the Nyanga Hub, we intentionally invest in young people by providing safe spaces where they can belong, grow, and thrive. With relationships at the heart of our approach, we are seeing young people develop a stronger relationship with Jesus, gain confidence in sharing their faith, receive encouragement and support in their education, and engage in positive recreational activities, including soccer, rugby, and dance.

The Message Trust has made a lasting impact in Nyanga by partnering with us. The community focus shows The Message’s commitment to incarnational mission

Pastor Kwanele – New Crossroads Church, Nyanga

Launched in 2020, our Parkwood Hub partners with Reconciliation Ministries to reach young people in Parkwood. In Parkwood, where the influence of gang culture is a daily reality, something different is taking root. Through life-changing relationships with Jesus and the power of incredible partnerships, young people are discovering a place where they can belong, dream, and thrive. From exciting activities and life skills workshops to educational support and a safe space to simply be kids, we’re creating opportunities for young people to grow, have fun, and step confidently into their future.

The Message Trust has not only become a message of hope to the youth of Parkwood, but has also taught me that together we can do so much more in the vineyard of God.

Ps. Eddie Hendricks – Reconciliation Ministries, Parkwood

Our Jozi hub is place where the desire to inspire change comes from a place of having been part of the trouble and having been changed. The program centres around developing deep and meaningful relationship leading to relationship with Jesus and resulting the desire to be better and strive for a higher call. Through life skills programs, leadership development and sports based programs young people are finding salvation and direction for life. 

The Message Trust has two things front and centre: Prayer and Mission. They have added fuel to our fire in reaching the last, the least, and the lost. Through their partnership with us in Bertrams we have had greater impact amongst youth in our community, and we are excited to continue working alongside them for the glory of God.

Ps Simon Chittenden – GodFirst Church Jozi East