I arrived at East Mountain knowing in my heart that I wanted to work with youth, but I did not yet know where, how, when, or, of course, the who. The East Mountain team gave me time to process these questions, and I ended up making the decision to take on the youth in Franschhoek…
Have you ever been so filled with joy (and not just happiness!) that you thought you were going to explode and couldn’t contain it inside because you were created for a purpose and were somehow fulfilling that purpose according to a plan bigger than yourself? That’s how I’ve been feeling lately since returning from a…
7 Advantages of High-Quality, Mid-term Missionary Service Today the face of missions has changed significantly. Most of our churches are filled with those who have participated in one to two week trips throughout the world. Not only have we seen an increase in these opportunities, but our members are also much more travelled than previous generations.…
Equipping Leaders A metaphorical mountain in South Africa’s Western Cape, East Mountain is a community focused on developing leaders. We span four generations, meld five cultures (so far), and blend six languages. Diverse is who we are. Diverse, yet learning what it means to be of one mind and one Spirit. To live and function in an…
From Summer Intern to Long-Term Missionary Even as a child, God had been stirring in me this call to leave home and serve Him among the needy. It took me years to discern this call, as well as laying down many fears and comforts I had. But once I had experienced a true joy in…
African and American Interns Developing Together Partnering with East Mountain is a highlight of the ministry year for our Hope Church Praxis residents. Our Praxis residents are young leaders exploring their long-term calling to the church. The leadership at East Mountain provides us the space and experiences to cultivate relationships with each other, a deeper…
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Have I told you that God used a missionary to reach me? Not only did he share the Gospel with me, but he also discipled me for three years, encouraged me, and gave me advice on how to start my formal education at a Bible institute. Allow me to share with you how all this happened. In…
Reflections from an East Mountain Intern East Mountain is a missional community in South Africa, dedicated to developing leaders in the local and global Church. They have two internship programs that help them grow African and American leaders: Summit, a 6 week summer internship, and a year long internship. Interns serve in local churches and…