Stories
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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19
Aug
2026
On Mission Together: The Story of Higher South
For two weeks, our Higher team travelled through the southern suburbs of Cape Town with a simple mission: to create opportunities for young people to encounter the message of Jesus. The tour took us into schools, communities and places where young people gather every day. We shared stories, music, encouragement and invitations. We spent time […]
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07
Aug
2026
Three Community Hubs. Three Holiday Clubs.
Across Nyanga, Jozi East, and Parkwood, this holiday season was filled with laughter, learning, faith, and life-changing moments as children and teenagers gathered for engaging holiday programmes designed to provide safe spaces where young people could grow, connect, and encounter hope. At the Nyanga Hub Holiday Programme, children explored the theme**”The Renewing of the Mind”** […]
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31
Jul
2026
You were made to be known: Bloom 2026
Some of the most powerful women in the Bible are women whose names we will never know. Their stories are woven into Scripture, not because they held positions of influence or achieved worldly success, but because they encountered God and responded with courage, faith, and obedience. Though unnamed, these women continue to be remembered thousands […]
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23
Jul
2026
Mandela Day 2026, More Than 67 Minutes
Every year, Mandela Day invites people across South Africa and around the world to give 67 minutes of their time in service of others, honouring the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to fighting for freedom and justice. For us as The Message Trust team, this year’s Mandela Day held an even deeper significance. Drakenstein Prison, […]
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