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Through community projects, creative mission work, prisons, enterprise and equipping people to share the good news of Jesus, we’re seeing lives transformed by God’s love.

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The Message Trust is a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest-to-reach young people and communities.

We are passionate about reaching young people in South Africa – seeking to break the cycle of poverty, unemployment, gangsterism and crime. Our purpose is to raise up generations of urban heroes. Thousands of youth from the margins who have found their hope and purpose in Jesus. They are transformational leaders who are emotionally, socially and spiritually mature. Urban Heroes are not only transformed but transform others, creating ripple effects of change in their families, communities and nation.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19

Message Nights 2026: Gathering North & South


This year, we were filled with gratitude and excitement to host not one, but two Message Nights — and what an incredible season it was. Across both events, over 380 people gathered with us to celebrate what God is doing in and through our city through the work of The Message and our partners. This year’s theme, “The more stars, […]

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Mouton Holiday Club 2026


Our team had the opportunity to serve with one of our favourite partners again, outside of Cape Town—Mouton Foundation. Citrusdal has a big place in our heart, so starting out for the year with them is always a big highlight for us.  Our team hosted a week-long holiday club called Treasure Hunters, focusing on the […]

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Jozi Update: Reaching Young People at Sandringham High School


Last week we had the incredible privilege of spending time at Sandringham High School in Johannesburg, where we were able to share the gospel with around 150 high school learners. Our heart is always to meet young people where they are, and schools continue to be one of the most powerful spaces to do that. The event […]

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