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November HFW Feature: Living Hope | Cape Town, South Africa

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Living Hope | Cape Town, South Africa

Founded in 1999, Living Hope ministers to thousands of children and adults each week in seven ministry locations throughout the Southern Cape Peninsula. It provides palliative care, counseling, prevention education, homeless ministry, and economic empowerment opportunities for those suffering with HIV/AIDS, their families and their communities.

Living Hope was started by Pastor John Thomas, who has become a key African spokesperson in the global church’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic that has claimed the lives of millions of people over the last 25 years. The White House, Government of South Africa, United Nations, and World Vision have all recognized Pastor Thomas for Living Hope’s holistic and comprehensive ministry.

This ministry has been supported through our Hope for the World Missions Offering since 2005. Brentwood Baptist provided a special gift of $1 million to complete Living Hope’s main campus, including a chapel and prevention/education building. Brentwood Baptist is Living Hope’s largest donor. Over 150 of our members have served at Living Hope short term. Currently, Brentwood Baptist members Mike and Pam Talley and Danielle Schneider are serving full-time in Cape Town.

Living Hope Facts:

  • Received the 2007 Courageous Leadership Award, given by the Willow Creek Association and World Vision for work done with HIV/AIDS care
  • Has never taken out any bonds to purchase properties and is debt free
  • Charges no money to local township residents for healthcare
  • Currently has a staff of 180 throughout each of its ministries
  • Holds 11 afternoon community children’s clubs for nearly 1,000 children with only 24 Life Skills Educators

Pray For:

  • Sponsorships for the Dollar A Day (D-A-D) Program to help fund the Life Skills Educators
  • Local volunteers to fill key positions in sports ministry, website management, and counselors
  • Encouragement and strength for the employees as they face economic change
  • Healthcare Center patients to have an open mind and heart to Christ


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