Stories
19
Oct
2026
Gangstar Cafe, More than Just Events
If you had told us six weeks ago what the Gangstar Events calendar would look like, we probably would have laughed. At the time, we were focused on the usual rhythm of the work: opening the café, serving customers, supporting trainees, and making sure the small things that keep a social enterprise running happened every […]
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16
Oct
2026
Nyanga Holiday Club: Growing in Mission Together
For the past three years, we have had the privilege of partnering with Word of Life Ministry in Johannesburg as they bring a team of students to serve alongside The Message Trust and the Nyanga Community Hub during the annual Holiday Bible Club. What began as a shared commitment to take the gospel to young […]
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09
Oct
2026
More than just one night: Youth Conferences & Baptisms in Jozi East
It’s been a few weeks since our first youth conference in Jozi East, and looking back, I’m honestly just so grateful for what God did that night. We had between 250 and 300 young people come together at City Hope Church, and there was such a great energy in the room. There was lots of […]
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02
Oct
2026
The Message team goes Global!
This month looked a little different. Over the past few weeks, our Executive Team had the privilege of travelling to the UK for The Message Global Leaders Conference and Vision Night. It was a powerful time of connection, encouragement, and shared vision as leaders from across our movement gathered to celebrate what God is doing […]
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18
Sep
2026
Why Creativity Opens Doors for the Gospel
As KineticIV, we’ve seen firsthand how creativity can open doors that might otherwise remain closed. Every time we step onto a stage, into a school hall, community centre, church, or public space, we know that people are looking for something real. Not everyone is ready for a sermon. Not everyone is ready to walk into […]
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11
Sep
2026
Five Things We’ve Learned from Working with Young People in South Africa
For more than a decade, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of young people across South Africa. Through school missions, community hubs, creative programmes, holiday clubs, discipleship initiatives, and partnerships with local churches, we’ve seen lives transformed by the love of Jesus. While every young person’s journey is unique, there are a few […]
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04
Sep
2026
Reaching Young Men Behind Bars
Over the past few months, God has continued to open remarkable doors for The Message South Africa to share the hope of the Gospel within local prisons. These opportunities have allowed us to reach young men who are often forgotten by society, yet deeply loved by God, bringing a message of hope, purpose, and the […]
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31
Aug
2026
Mid-year Reflections from the Chief Operations Officer
When people ask what I do as Chief Operations Officer at The Message Trust South Africa, the answer often sounds far less exciting than what our frontline teams do. My days are filled with budgets, forecasts, board reports, funding proposals, policies, risk registers, planning meetings, and spreadsheets. Lots of spreadsheets. Most of my work happens […]
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28
Aug
2026
TYLT: How Time Has Flown…
Can you believe we’re almost at the end of this year’s cohort? Our journey with 22 incredible young people is drawing to a close, and we’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone together at our upcoming Youth Conference. Over the past few sessions, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on Youth Evangelism and Discipleship. Our focus has […]
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