a VISION for ministry in South Africa introducing TRANSFORMATIONZ
The Needs in South Africa are obvious…
…in 2009 there were an estimated 1,900,000 million children, aged 0-17, orphaned by AIDS. …29.4% of pregnant women (aged 15-49) were living with HIV in 2009 (not including men, children and babies). Studies show that…
Official unemployment rate is 25%. In some areas, however, it is 42% and higher. 26% of the population live below the international poverty line of US$1.25 per day. Other studies show…
Both my grand-fathers were orphans! Robyne, Kristen and I on our recent trip to South Africa A Brief Synopsis 25 years in ministry Former senior pastor in Tampa, Florida, USA B.A. New Testament Studies (Oral Roberts University) Currently studying for Masters degree C.E.O. and President of Transformationz International (a missionary organization)
This is NOT church as usual! Here are some pictures of what we can do in South Africa to bring lasting and meaningful Transformationz !
Imagine Hope Community VillageTraining Centre Imagine a HUGE place, just outside a major city called Hope Community, that has two main parts: a Village, and a Training Centre and other essential buildings. Transformationz International Introduces
Village for Widows and Orphans School Sports Fields, Playgrounds and tracks Imagine: two sections in Community Hope – a Village and a Training Centre
Homes for Orphans Each home has a house mother and 6 orphan children. A Completed Home Under Construction Will you build a home here? Our Village Our Village
They may be used to these conditions, but with your help, we’re going to do it differently.
We want to give these people a place to call home – with its own kitchen, living room and garden.
Sports Grounds, Playgrounds and Jogging Tracks
Our Village – School Investments in quality child care and early childhood education changes the economic vitality of a nation.
These orphans are also my children and your children! What is “true religion”? “To take care of the widows and orphans…”
The Plan to Build a Home We are inviting churches, families, businesses, corporations or individuals to build one home for 6 children and a house mother. Each home will have standardized furnishings, but can be personalized by the sponsors with deco, bedding, toys and accessories. Sponsors build relationships with the children and mother in the home.
Training Centre Conference Centre Atrium & Cafeteria Chapel and Gardens On the Other Side of Community Hope
Community Hope – Training Centre Jobs Training Ministers Training Music & Arts Training Life-Skills Training Ministry-Leaders Training Training in 5 Areas
Community Hope – Church & Conference Center Joins to the training centre Functions 7 days-a-week Board rooms Meeting rooms High-tech facility Catering
Community Hope – Cafeteria and Coffee Shop Part of conference Centre Cafeteria restaurant Coffee Shop Living Room atmosphere
Community Hope – Chapel and Gardens A full-service wedding chapel Bridal change rooms Reception banquet hall Prayer gardens
We begin this journey together!
Our Uniqueness Community Hope intentionally reaches out to orphans and the community. We combine compassion and a modern-day model for ministry. This ministry reaches inwardly and outwardly. It joins together retired seniors, children, young people and adults to a common mission. are There are other orphan villages and training centers in South Africa. So, So, what is so UNIQUE about this ministry?
Our Mission A Mission and Outreach to South Africa 1Recruit 2Train 3Mobilize
Come… Orphans and widows to be cared for Believers to serve Business professionals to support and give Teachers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, and so many more, to serve Students to learn Retirees to share their love and wisdom Missionaries and ministry leaders Singers and Musicians 1Recruit
Train… Regardless of how gifted a person is, everyone needs to be trained, coached and mentored. Practical, on-the-job-training Learn Biblical values Exercise and practice beliefs Get into action Develop a teachable nature Acquire new skills Obtain relevant knowledge, useful wisdom & clear understanding One learns best while teaching others “In order to effectively help others, one needs to be effectively taught.” 2Train
When ready, we launch people into ministry and let them go. We send them to: Love their neighbours Reach their families and friends Be kind and effective witnesses at work Boldly care for people in the community and city Go on exciting missions trips to other countries 3Mobilize Send…