History
In 1994 God opened a door for Rev. Why Duvenhage (a police chaplain in Cape Town) and other members of the Christian Police Association to start presenting camps at Apostle Battery, an old WWII army base that was left vacant and without function. Apostle Battery became the base of the CPA (Christian Police Association) and would later become JAM’s ministry base.
As the years went by, more and more camps were held at Apostle Battery. Rev. Why, his sons, and other young leaders, started presenting camps for youth from underprivileged communities around Cape Town. God touched the hearts of these young leaders to not only present camps, but to reach out in impoverished communities and villages on a regular base.
By 2003 there was a passionate group of young leaders. They presented camps and went on outreaches, but they weren’t connected to a specific church or organization. In 2004 God touched Gerhard’s heart (Rev. Why’s second son) to start doing this on a full time base and to start the ministry called Jabulani Africa Ministries. Gerhard and Rev. Why hy felt the need to bring all these initiatives under one “umbrella” since the people who were involved were from different churches and backgrounds.
After much prayer, Jabulani Africa Ministries (JAM) was officially launched in January 2007, with 4 volunteers who joined Gerhard in pioneering this new ministry. For the first 3 years JAM operated under the “banner” of the CPA, but registered as a non-profit-organization with their own board in 2010.
As the years went by, more and more camps were held at Apostle Battery. Rev. Why, his sons, and other young leaders, started presenting camps for youth from underprivileged communities around Cape Town. God touched the hearts of these young leaders to not only present camps, but to reach out in impoverished communities and villages on a regular base.
By 2003 there was a passionate group of young leaders. They presented camps and went on outreaches, but they weren’t connected to a specific church or organization. In 2004 God touched Gerhard’s heart (Rev. Why’s second son) to start doing this on a full time base and to start the ministry called Jabulani Africa Ministries. Gerhard and Rev. Why hy felt the need to bring all these initiatives under one “umbrella” since the people who were involved were from different churches and backgrounds.
After much prayer, Jabulani Africa Ministries (JAM) was officially launched in January 2007, with 4 volunteers who joined Gerhard in pioneering this new ministry. For the first 3 years JAM operated under the “banner” of the CPA, but registered as a non-profit-organization with their own board in 2010.
Vision
THE CROSS OF JESUS FOR THE CROSS OF AFRICA
The cross of Africa refers to the pain and suffering of this continent – the poverty, hunger, disease, corruption, war, HIV/Aids, hopelessness and the lack of Christ-like leaders. However, when we look at the cross of Jesus we see love, grace, peace and hope! Jesus took the weight of the world on His shoulders when He died on the cross.
So how does the cross of Jesus get to the cross of Africa you may ask? Through His body, which is us – the church! We envision a new generation of leaders in Africa who will rise up to their God given purpose and become the salt and light like Jesus explained church should be! When God laid this ministry on the founders’ hearts, they planted a cross pointing North (into Africa) on their base in Cape Town (Apostle Battery).
Jabulani is the Zulu word for “Rejoice”. We envision a generation of leaders that rejoice in Jesus and live/share His message to transform this so called “dark continent”.
So how does the cross of Jesus get to the cross of Africa you may ask? Through His body, which is us – the church! We envision a new generation of leaders in Africa who will rise up to their God given purpose and become the salt and light like Jesus explained church should be! When God laid this ministry on the founders’ hearts, they planted a cross pointing North (into Africa) on their base in Cape Town (Apostle Battery).
Jabulani is the Zulu word for “Rejoice”. We envision a generation of leaders that rejoice in Jesus and live/share His message to transform this so called “dark continent”.
THE MISSION
JAM exists to develop and support leaders to impact Africa for Christ.
We do this through CAMPS, TRAINING, COACHING and OUTREACHES.
JAM exists to develop and support leaders to impact Africa for Christ.
We do this through CAMPS, TRAINING, COACHING and OUTREACHES.
