Participant Blogs

What a privilege. What a phrase. Not only was this a common phrase used during training, but it's a phrase we, as Explore Africa, will be taking with us into the nations. This is not just a phrase - it's an attitude, a lifestyle rather. Life is all about perspective, and this is ours... What a privilege to be children of God, to be part of His Kingdom and to advance it. What a privilege to travel the world in a God-seeking lifestyle with the desire to serve, love and restore. What a privilege to get to share our journey...

Quoting my last blog: “Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.” Well, the heartbeat came. The heartbeat went. 8 years ago I attended a church service where someone stood up and said he feels there is people in the audience God is calling into Africa. Something struck my heart, but at the time I was studying Industrial Engineering and sort of just laughed the idea away. Those words did not return empty (Is 55:11). This year God has chosen me (what a privilege!) to shepherd the Explore Africa team through the Middle East and Africa. Training the 2 nd...

Thank you for reading my very first blog (ever)... I am so excited to share my journey, my heart and experiences with you. Just four weeks ago I did not even know that Global Challenge existed and from the moment I discovered them, my entire being - heart, spirit and soul -jumped out and I knew that my life was going to be radically changed, I just had to take that leap of faith and trust God, GO and LET GO. The training had already started on 11 January in Jeffrey's Bay and on 21 January I called to ask...

Training almost done, and craving to start the adventure of a life time. Africa, my Africa, ready or not here we come.

Adventure is knocking at my door and it is almost time to respond by flinging this little door of mine wide open. Reflecting back on the past six weeks of training I am humbled by the grace of God and His undeniable faithfulness. What a journey it has been thus far, an adventure in itself. So far I have enjoyed every moment with my team, volunteers and leaders (even the less favorable ones like being out in the elements or walking barefoot for several hours). The Transkei brought along rain showers and plenty of learning opportunities. From Kids Ministry, painting,...