November 17, 2025 at 02:20 PM
Slow, Deep, God Led
Most of you already know that Whitney and I came here with open hands, trusting God to show us what kind of work actually brings life in Cape Town. What we’ve discovered again and again is that meaningful impact here never comes from rushing in or trying to “fix” something from the outside. It comes from being present. It comes from relationships. It comes from listening before acting and letting God decide the pace.
The longer we are here, the more we see that this slow, relational approach is not only what God is asking of us, it is also exactly how the culture works. People here value trust more than speed. They open doors when they know your heart is real. They invite you into their world when they feel seen, not studied.
So our focus is simple. We want our lives to become part of the fabric of this place. We want to show up consistently for the people God puts in front of us. We want to know names, hear stories, walk streets, share meals, and let genuine friendship be the soil where ministry grows. We believe that transformation takes root in relationship, and relationship requires time.
We are not here to make a splash. We are here to grow roots. We are here to partner with what God is already doing, at His pace, with His presence leading us in every conversation and every connection. And every day it becomes more clear that this is exactly the way He wants to bring lasting change here.