The latest on our explorations
A few family updates to start
Groote Schuur Primary School – the kids have all worked back into the regular rhythm of school life here. We have moved back in the middle of the SA school year, so AP, Iain, and Mairin have jumped ahead half a year to the middle of 6th, 3rd, and 1st grades. Academically they are all dong fine, so most of our attention is on making friends, learning new subjects (the Xhosa language, for example), and extracurricular activities like ballet, cricket, and water polo.
House – After much prayer and house-hunting, God has given us the house we have been looking for! We will move into 2 Devonshire Rd. in Woodstock on 1 September… pics to come then. We are thankful to have a place in the neighborhood God has put on our hearts, space to have people over, and a place to call home again.
And last – but certainly not least – Arthur Paul turned 12 on 1 August. He is getting old, and so are we
We love and are so proud of Arthur. Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for him.
exploring:
As you may remember, we returned to South Africa with several pictures on our hearts, all of which are part of the bigger dream to see an amazing movement of God here in South Africa: living/sharing God’s love in our neighborhood, helping people know and experience God in creative ways (esp. those who are often overlooked), mentoring young leaders to be the people God has created them to be, helping local ministries and NGO’s, and being part of a network of local and global Kingdom practitioners. And of course, we always want to leave room for whatever else God has in mind! Quite soon after returning, we felt God confirmed that He (and we) desire us to be here in Cape Town. Now, we are exploring what that looks like.
Securing a house is key to a neighborhood presence. We look forward to settling in, getting to know the people around us, and seeing what God is up to in Woodstock.
I have been asked to lecture part time at the Cornerstone Institute – a small Christian college here in Cape Town. I will teach one class starting in September and it looks like there is opportunity for more in the next year. This should be an excellent opportunity to help shape young local leaders through teaching and mentoring. I am especially glad to work with many who come from less advantaged backgrounds who often aren’t able to get quality education and training.
I am also spending time at the Warehouse. I have come to know this ministry and several of their staff over the past several years in South Africa. They are a great bunch of people seeking to help the local church address issues of poverty and justice. Right now, I’m just helping out where I can and asking God if this might be a place for me/us to connect with more deeply.
And finally, I’ve been busy meeting up with all sorts of fantastic people here who are serious about seeking God’s Kingdom. I think there is a need for more intentional relational connection so that all these faithful servants can share, encourage, and pray for one another as part of the bigger picture. Wherever two or more are gathered…
who/how?
As you can see, we are busy exploring possibilities and seeing how the pictures on our hearts come into focus or adjust. Like I said in our last update, staying in Cape Town means leaving CRM. So, another part of the equation is: who will we be part of as we pursue God’s calling here in Cape Town? This is important for several reasons – two of which are especially worth mentioning here. First, we don’t want to do this alone. We want to work with/for others who have similar heart/values as us. Also, we want the people who support us (financially and otherwise) to know that we are being cared for and operating as part of a legit organization!
Over the next several months, we will be talking with local and international organizations to find the best fit (and yes, we are open to your suggestions here). We will end our commitment to CRM on 31 October and need to have something in place before then. We will let you know as things progress.
If you support us financially, please keep giving through CRM until we have notified you of new arrangements.
For now, a few of the things we are doing to make sure we are covered…
- We have an intercessory prayer team that receives regular email updates and is committed to covering us in prayer. Thank you to everyone who is part of this team. And, if you’d like to be part of this group, please email me.
- We are starting a CARE TEAM. Beyond prayer, we need people who take the initiative to encourage us, communicate with us, and check on the state of our hearts. If this is something you enjoy doing, would you consider being part of this ministry to us? Feel free to email me your interest, any questions, or suggestions!
- We are plugging into local relationships and communities. A few are mentioned above and we’re busy discerning what we will be part of here in Cape Town. We also have an older couple committed to helping us process our ongoing heart journeys.
you (yes, you)-
Please keep praying for us
Please keep supporting us
Please let us know if you are interested in being part of our prayer team or care team
You are loved by us if you are reading/receiving this!


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