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Protection in the field
One of our team members, Jake Roehl, was mugged at knifepoint while serving in a local township. By God's grace, he walked away completely unharmed. We're incredibly thankful for His protection.
Latest Updates
What God is doing.
A glimpse of what's been unfolding in Cape Town. Your prayers and support are making a real and tangible impact.
01 — Cape Town Update
Recent highlights.
We're so grateful for your partnership and wanted to share a glimpse of what's been unfolding in Cape Town.
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Open doors with local police
We've been invited to pray regularly with a police station serving some of the most crime-affected areas. Twelve officers gathered as we honored and prayed over them — and they've now asked us to return weekly.
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40 Days of Prayer
We've launched a focused season of prayer across the city, covering strategic locations each day — from beaches to businesses to everyday encounters. We're seeing growing unity as other believers and churches join in. There's a strong sense that God is moving.
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Equipping local leaders
Hope Africa has been invited to train 100 township pastors in the Equip discipleship program. Each will go on to lead small groups, impacting over 1,000 people through discipleship.
Learn more about EQUIP at equip.hopeafrica.com.
02 — Jesus People Gatherings
Simple church. Deep joy.
Our weekly Thursday gatherings continue to grow, bringing together people from all walks of life. Through shared meals, worship, communion, and prayer, we're seeing lives transformed and hearts healed.
03 — Personal
From our family.
We'll be traveling to Redding this June as Bridget undergoes an important final surgery in her cancer recovery journey. We're so thankful she is healthy and doing well, and we would deeply value your prayers during this time.
Our boys are settling in beautifully — thriving in school, building friendships, and loving life near the beach (especially surfing).
04 — Previous · February 2026
The launch of Jesus People.
We are filled with gratitude as we write this — Jesus People has officially launched.
After months of prayer, dreaming, and laying foundations, we gathered for the first time last Wednesday night. It was a beautiful, sacred evening. 25 people joined together in our home as we shared a meal, took communion together, opened the Word of God, and lingered in deep transformative worship. The room was filled with people of different ages and races — many new faces — all hungry for Jesus. We left that night so aware that this is something the Lord is building.
Our name, Jesus People, carries the heart of who we are. We want to be a people marked by encountering Jesus, following Jesus, loving Jesus, and partnering with Jesus for the reformation of the city. Our desire is to be a grassroots church — a fresh expression that reflects the ancient beauty of Acts 2.
Hope Africa Happenings
- Around 30 people accepted Christ through township ministry programs over the past couple of months.
- One man stood up out of a wheelchair.
- A crippled hand was healed.
- The Hope Africa Bible School has been launched, with conversations underway to expand to a second location in Cape Town.
- EQUIP discipleship continues to grow — we expect ~2,000 people to go through it next year.
05 — From the field
Moments from Cape Town.
Real photos from gatherings, outreaches, and everyday life on mission with our family.
06 — Thank you
You are part of the fruit.
We're deeply grateful for your prayers, generosity, and love. You are an essential part of what God is doing here — and we believe the full impact of your partnership will echo into eternity.