JAM's Vision is to Develop and Support Leaders
to Impact Africa for Christ!
Our DreamOur dream is to establish a JAM Leadership Centre in Cape Town - More information
What's HappeningCape Town Leader Mundial , February 2018- Cape Town Douglas Outreach, March 2019 - Karoo Vosburg Outreach, April 2019 - Klein Karoo Showers of Blessings
The year started with “showers of blessings”… I was able to take my first shower at our Mavhusa base! After struggling for years to secure water on the base we finally have running water…thanks to Stellenberg for kindly donating a borehole.
After experiencing drought in Cape Town this last year it made us appreciate water at Mavhusa even more. We were able to plant trees and are about to start a vegetable garden. What is significant is that the physical breakthrough of water is also symbolic of what is happening spiritually…the living water of Christ is touching lives in a very dry place – whether in Mavhusa or in the other places. Pointman Summer Camp -Dec 2018
This year our traditional summer camp did not take place due to the reallocation of funds to a much needed food project in the Karoo. This year’s drought caused a major decline in harvest and it resulted in many families not having seasonal work to put bread on the table over the December holidays.
We were, however, still able to present the Youth Pointman Program to 29 young leaders from Douglas (Northern Cape), Ocean View and Delft (both Cape Town). These are 3 communities where we are starting new partnerships and we were able to build relationships with the upcoming leaders. Gangsterism and drugs are big issues in the two Cape Town communities and we are excited about the light these young leaders will bring in these dark situations. |
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You captured my heart, Mavhuza -January 2019I marvel at God's creation, but particularly when I am in Mavhuza. It is a little village that comes alive in many people's hearts. It has the ability to capture one's attention and leaves you with the question: "How can I come back and be more involved?"
The Bonzo's from Cornerstone University hearts were captured 8 years ago and they have been coming back every year with a group of philosophy students. Our relationship with the Bonzo's is quite unique. Not only because this is an academic trip to South Africa where they experience and dive into the theory of Globalisation, but they also come to visit partners and dear friends they have met over the years. I truly admire this passionate couple. They didn't come to South Africa thinking they knew what is best, but rather took time building friendships and collaborating with the community. This way they found what the core needs of Mavhuza are and how they can assist. Calling Academy- January 2019
Last year we had the amazing privilege of training up the first group of students in the newly establish Calling Academy, with Pointman Leadership Institute. This private school exist to raise future leaders, mentors and fathers in South Africa.
We had 115 students, Grade 8 and Grade 9. One can just imagine the amount of energy and excitement these young boys brought with them. Through all the challenging moments of getting them to focus their energy on learning and practising, we were gladly gladly able to say that we graduated 71 students at the end of the course. The rest all graduated last year. Even as leaders and facilitators we learned a lot from these young men. Hope is still alive, no matter how challenging obstacles in life may seem. |
Eversdal Character Building Camp -February 2019
What an exciting time of the year it is for us. Every year in February, we get to host the Eversdal Primary School's Character Building Camp. On this camp the four core values of the school is taught in various fun and interactive ways. This year we focused on: Purpose, Choices, Commitment and Perseverance with Backpacking as the theme. What an adventure the weekend turned out to be. From building stretchers to running the infamous obstacle course.
It was indeed a successful camp, which would not have been the case if we didn't have such amazing partners like Stellenberg NG, who helped a lot in creating the content for the camp and also sending volunteer leaders who were also ex-students of Eversdal. With so much excitement we look forward to seeing many of those little faces next year again as well as gaining new volunteer leaders.
It was indeed a successful camp, which would not have been the case if we didn't have such amazing partners like Stellenberg NG, who helped a lot in creating the content for the camp and also sending volunteer leaders who were also ex-students of Eversdal. With so much excitement we look forward to seeing many of those little faces next year again as well as gaining new volunteer leaders.
Welcome to our new staff and team members!!
Denver Engelbrecht
Hello, my name is Denver Engelbrecht. I am from the Koue Bokkeveld. My ultimate passion and road I decided to walk is with Jesus. Following Him is a greater than GREAT adventure for me. He opened my eyes to see the needs of the people in the community. As He opened my eyes my passion to serve the community grew.
I have experienced many things in my life that has shaped and changed me. Many of these changes were temporary, until I discovered Jesus and pursued a personal relationship with Him. With time, my relationship with Jesus has grown stronger and stronger. .
I have come to realise that it is important to have a solid foundation. As I was seeking to have a more stable relationship with Jesus, God send me an amazing Godly man across my path through an organisation called Branch. I attended the Branch gatherings. It was then that Brett told me about JAM and what it's all about. I started to see the bigger picture.
I decided to devote my 2019 to gaining a solid biblical foundation and grow as a leader while serving the community. I believe this is what God has called me for.
I have experienced many things in my life that has shaped and changed me. Many of these changes were temporary, until I discovered Jesus and pursued a personal relationship with Him. With time, my relationship with Jesus has grown stronger and stronger. .
I have come to realise that it is important to have a solid foundation. As I was seeking to have a more stable relationship with Jesus, God send me an amazing Godly man across my path through an organisation called Branch. I attended the Branch gatherings. It was then that Brett told me about JAM and what it's all about. I started to see the bigger picture.
I decided to devote my 2019 to gaining a solid biblical foundation and grow as a leader while serving the community. I believe this is what God has called me for.
Carina van der Merwe
Hi, my name is Carina van der Merwe! I am originally from Stellenberg, but have stayed in the Free State and Northern Cape for the last 8 years. I am not new to JAM. I became a volunteer when JAM started, followed by my internship year in 2011. Thereafter I studied Occupational Therapy in Bloemfontein, and worked in Douglas for 3 years.
Towards the end of 2018 I felt God was leading me into a new season. I had no idea what it would look like. God was so faithful in His perfect timing, orchestrating me to be part of the JAM staff. I believe God has prepared me from a young age. Not only did all the camps, outreaching and church activities prepare and shape me, but also my years at the university and working in the hospitals. God had a plan!
I am truly excited for the journey with JAM. I am patiently yet expectedly awaiting what God has planned for me as I adventurously seek Him in all that I do. I am excited to be part of JAM's faith journey, being equipped and equipping others.
Towards the end of 2018 I felt God was leading me into a new season. I had no idea what it would look like. God was so faithful in His perfect timing, orchestrating me to be part of the JAM staff. I believe God has prepared me from a young age. Not only did all the camps, outreaching and church activities prepare and shape me, but also my years at the university and working in the hospitals. God had a plan!
I am truly excited for the journey with JAM. I am patiently yet expectedly awaiting what God has planned for me as I adventurously seek Him in all that I do. I am excited to be part of JAM's faith journey, being equipped and equipping others.
