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Reaching the Unreached

Youth-led evangelism to unreached communities. We mobilise volunteers and resources to plant churches where the gospel has never been heard.

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United Together to Create Enduring Hope

Mission Cohort is a youth-led SDA supporting ministry coordinating church planting in un-entered areas and mobilising young missionaries across South Africa. We exist to ensure the Adventist message reaches those who have never heard it.

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About Mission Cohort

Partners & Affiliations

Seventh-day Adventist Church· ASI Southern Africa· CIPC Registered· South African Union Conference· Supporting Ministry Network· Youth Missionary Alliance· Seventh-day Adventist Church· ASI Southern Africa· CIPC Registered· South African Union Conference· Supporting Ministry Network· Youth Missionary Alliance·
Our Impact

Together
for Change

Every number is a story — a community reached, a life transformed, a church planted where there was none.

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Projects

Causes That
Inspire

Active missions across unreached communities — every project is a people on God's heart.

Edenville

Edenville Church Plant

Full-time Bible worker stationed in Edenville — nurturing a growing company of believers toward a planted church.

Location
Edenville, FS
Status
Active
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Arlington

Arlington Mission Station

Active outreach hub running health programmes, tutoring, and regular evangelistic series in an un-entered township.

Location
Arlington, GP
Status
Ongoing
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Bible Workers

Bible Worker Sponsorship

Sponsor a full-time Bible worker in the field. Your monthly gift covers housing, food, and all materials.

Since Inception
11 Workers
Currently Active
4 Workers
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What We Do

Spark
Positive Change

Our work spans evangelism, missionary training, and holistic community outreach — all in service of unreached communities across South Africa.

Church Planting

Evangelism & Church Planting

We identify un-entered areas, station Bible workers, and run evangelistic campaigns that result in baptisms and planted churches where no Adventist presence existed before.

Bible Workers
4 Active
Churches Planted
3+
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Youth Missions

Youth Missionary Development

Through mission conferences, campus mobilisation, and hands-on training, we develop the next generation of Adventist missionaries — young people who go where others haven't.

Youth Trained
200+
Campuses Reached
8+
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Community Outreach

Holistic Community Outreach

Meeting people at their point of need to open hearts for the gospel — through tutoring programmes and health outreach that serve communities with tangible, lasting care.

Health Expos
8 Held
Tutoring Programmes
4 Held
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How You Can Help

United, We
Transform

The mission doesn't require a plane ticket — it requires a willing heart. Here's how you can be part of what God is doing.

Pray for the Mission

Join our prayer network. Intercede for Bible workers and the communities they serve across South Africa every day.

Give Financially

A monthly gift sustains a Bible worker. A once-off donation funds a campaign. Every rand advances the mission.

Go as a Volunteer

Join a mission trip, assist with a health expo, or serve at an evangelistic series. No experience required — just a willing heart.

Spread the Word

Share Mission Cohort with your church, campus, or network. The more who know, the greater the impact.

Partner as a Church

Is your congregation mission-minded? Partner with us financially, logistically, or through manpower and resources.

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Blog

News. Stories.
Voices.

Field reports, testimonies, and updates from the missionaries living and breathing this mission.

What Happened When We Sent a 22-Year-Old to Edenville for Six Months

Mar 2025

MC Mission Conference 2024 — What God Did Over Three Days

Nov 2024

Arlington Health Expo Opens Doors for the Gospel

Sep 2024

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Testimonies

Stories Bringing Hope

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I went to Edenville for two weeks. I came back a different person. Those people's hunger for the gospel broke me open. I can never go back to a comfortable Christianity after what I witnessed.

Thabo M.
Mission Volunteer, Edenville 2023
FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

Find helpful answers to common questions about donating, volunteering & the mission.

Mission Cohort is a youth-led SDA supporting ministry coordinating church planting in un-entered areas across South Africa — mobilising and training young missionaries to go where the Adventist message has never been proclaimed.
Donations directly support Bible workers' living expenses, fund evangelistic campaigns, cover mission logistics, and support community outreach. We operate lean — most leadership serves voluntarily, maximising every rand toward the mission.
Absolutely. We welcome short-term mission trip volunteers and longer-term deployments. No prior missionary experience required — just a willing heart. Reach out via the Contact page and we'll connect you with the right opportunity.
Pray for the mission, share Mission Cohort with your church or campus, volunteer for a trip, or partner as a congregation. The mission needs more than money — it needs people who pray, go, and spread the word.
Yes! A full sponsorship of R3,500/month covers a Bible worker's housing, food, transport, and materials for one full month. Partial sponsorships are also welcome. Visit the Donate page to get started or contact us for details.
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Field reports, testimonies & prayer requests — monthly.

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About

Who We Are
& Why We Exist

A youth-led SDA supporting ministry with one mandate: take the gospel to every un-entered community in South Africa.

Our Story

From a Burden
to a Movement

Mission Cohort was born in 2017 out of a simple but weighty conviction: there are communities across South Africa where the Seventh-day Adventist message has never been proclaimed.

A small group of mission-minded youth gathered, recognised the gap, and decided to act. What began as a gathering has grown into a CIPC-registered ministry coordinating church planting, Bible worker deployment, and evangelistic campaigns across multiple provinces.

Our name reflects our heart: a cohort moves forward together. We are missionaries, not soloists.

Mission & Vision

What We're Called To Do

Mission: To coordinate the planting of Seventh-day Adventist churches in un-entered areas and assist young people in developing mission groups in churches and campuses across South Africa.

Vision: To ensure the Adventist message reaches un-entered areas across South Africa and beyond.

Motto: "It's not a sacrifice, only a privilege."

"And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."

— Matthew 24:14
Core Values

What Drives
Everything We Do

Faith Over Fear

We go where God calls, not where it is comfortable. Faith is the currency of this mission — and we spend it freely.

Servant Leadership

We lead as Christ led — by serving. Our missionaries lay aside status, comfort, and security to follow the Master's example.

Unity in Mission

We are a cohort — we move as one. Every church, campus group, and missionary is part of the same mission body.

Scripture-Centred

The Word of God is our foundation, message, and method. Every programme and campaign is anchored in Biblical truth.

Holistic Ministry

We minister to the whole person — body, mind, and soul. Health, education, and community development accompany the gospel.

Urgency

We believe time is short. The return of Christ is imminent. This conviction drives the pace and passion of everything we do.

Leadership

The Team Behind
the Mission

Siphamandla Dube
Founder & Director
Thandi Mokoena
Mission Coordinator
Lebogang Sithole
Field Operations Lead
Nomsa Khumalo
Community Outreach Lead
Our Journey

Milestones of
the Mission

2017

Mission Cohort Founded

A group of mission-minded Adventist youth in Gauteng recognised the need for a structured youth-led missionary effort in un-entered areas of South Africa.

2018

First Evangelistic Campaign

Our first formal campaign was held outside Johannesburg — 3 weeks of nightly meetings, health screenings, and Bible studies. 14 baptisms followed.

2019

First Bible Worker Deployed

Mission Cohort stationed its first full-time Bible worker in an un-entered community, funded entirely by member donations and church partnerships.

2020–2021

CIPC Registration & ASI Affiliation

Officially registered as a non-profit entity and received recognition as an ASI-affiliated Seventh-day Adventist supporting ministry.

2022

Arlington Mission Station Launched

A permanent outreach hub established in Arlington, Gauteng — hosting weekly health programmes, tutoring, and community development.

2023

Edenville Church Plant Begins

A Bible worker stationed in Edenville, Free State — beginning a church plant in a community with no Adventist presence. A company of believers is now established.

2024

MC Mission Conference — 80+ Delegates

Our largest conference yet brought together 80+ young people. 12 committed to full-time mission service. 3 deployed to the field within the year.

2025 & Beyond

Expanding to New Provinces

With growing support, Mission Cohort is expanding into the Northern Cape, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Recognition

Accountability
You Can Trust

CIPC RegisteredCompanies & Intellectual Property Commission
ASI AffiliatedAdventist-laymen's Services & Industries
SDA Supporting MinistryRecognised by South African Union Conference
Youth-Led LeadershipFully volunteer-driven executive team
Programs

Programs That
Make a Difference

Five focused areas of ministry — all in service of one goal: the Adventist message reaching every un-entered community in South Africa.

Our Programs

Spark Positive
Change

Our efforts provide care, training, and gospel witness — igniting hope and lasting impact.

Church Planting

Evangelism & Church Planting

We identify un-entered areas, station Bible workers, and conduct evangelistic campaigns resulting in baptisms and planted churches. Bible worker deployment · Evangelistic campaigns · Church establishment · Discipleship follow-up.

Bible Workers
4 Active
Churches Planted
3+
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Youth Missions

Youth Missionary Development

Through mission conferences, campus mobilisation, and structured training we develop the next generation of Adventist missionaries. Annual MC Conference · Campus mission groups · Short-term mission trips · Mentorship pathways.

Youth Trained
200+
Campuses
8+
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Community Outreach

Holistic Community Outreach

Meeting people at their point of need — health expos and tutoring programmes that open doors for the gospel to take root in communities across South Africa.

Health Expos Held
8
Tutoring Programmes
4
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Training & Revival

Evangelism Training & Revival

God's people need revival before they can revive others. Revival meetings · Evangelism workshops for churches · Resource production & distribution · Public evangelism training for lay members.

Workshops
Annual
Resources
Distributed
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Networking

Networking & Collaboration

No ministry reaches the world alone. We build a national network of mission-minded Adventist youth, churches, and ministries. Campus mission groups · Conference partnerships · Sister ministry collaboration.

Partners
Growing
Provinces
4 Active
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Causes

Support What
Matters Most

Active missions across un-entered communities — every project is a people on God's heart.

Active Projects

Current Causes

Edenville Church Plant

Bible worker stationed in Edenville — a growing company of believers meeting each Sabbath, working toward a planted church by 2026.

Location
Edenville, FS
Workers
1 Active
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Arlington Mission Station

Permanent outreach hub in Arlington hosting regular health expos, free tutoring programmes, and ongoing evangelistic series.

Location
Arlington, GP
Activity
Weekly
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Bible Worker Sponsorship

Sponsor a full-time Bible worker. We have stationed 11 workers since our founding — 4 are currently active in un-entered communities.

Since Inception
11 Workers
Currently Active
4 Workers
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Sponsorship Levels

What Your Gift Does

Every contribution moves the mission forward.

R500
per month

Mission Supporter

Covers transport costs for a Bible worker's weekly home visits and outreach activities for one full month.

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R1,500
per month

Field Partner

Provides all evangelistic materials plus covers a significant portion of a Bible worker's living costs for one month.

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R3,500
per month

Worker Sponsor

Fully sponsors one Bible worker — housing, food, transport, and all materials — for one complete month of mission service.

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Gallery

The Mission
in Pictures

Authentic moments from the field — baptisms, outreach, conferences, and communities being transformed.

Mission Trip
Evangelism
Community Outreach
MC Conference
Edenville
Training
Health Expo
Prayer
Youth Conference
Field Work
Discipleship
Community Service
Bible Worker
Bible Study
Conference
Blog

Latest Stories That
Inspire Hope

Explore meaningful updates, community highlights, and real stories from the ground.

What Happened When We Sent a 22-Year-Old to Edenville for Six Months

Apr 9, 2025

MC Mission Conference 2024 — What God Did Over Three Days

Nov 19, 2024

Arlington Health Expo Opens Doors for the Gospel

Sep 7, 2024

How We Train Bible Workers Before They Go to the Field

Aug 11, 2024

"I Gave My Life to Jesus on a Tuesday Afternoon" — Edenville Testimony

Apr 8, 2025

On Counting the Cost — A Reflection for Young Adventist Missionaries

Sep 11, 2024

Donate

Your Gift
Changes Eternity

Every rand you give places a Bible worker in a community that has never heard the Adventist message. This is not charity — it is partnership in the most important work on earth.

Contact

Reach Out.
We're Here Always

Have questions, ideas, or need support? Connect with us — we're ready to listen and help.

Our Mail
missioncohort@gmail.com
Our Contact
Contact us via email
Our Address
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Website
missioncohort.org

Contact Information

Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.

FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

Find helpful answers to common questions about donating, volunteering & fundraising.

Mission Cohort coordinates the planting of Seventh-day Adventist churches in un-entered areas and mobilises young people for mission work in churches and campuses across South Africa.
Donations support Bible workers' living expenses, fund evangelistic campaigns, cover mission logistics, and run community outreach programmes. We operate lean — most leadership serves voluntarily.
Yes! We welcome short-term volunteers for mission trips, health expos, and campaigns. Contact us using the form above and we'll connect you with the right opportunity.
Pray for the mission, share Mission Cohort with your church or network, volunteer, or partner as a congregation. Every form of support moves the mission forward.
You can sponsor a Bible worker — which directly impacts the entire community they serve. A full sponsorship of R3,500/month covers housing, food, transport, and all materials. Contact us for details.
Join the Mission

Three Ways to Be
Part of What God Is Doing

Pray

Receive monthly prayer requests from the field and intercede for our Bible workers and the communities they serve.

Join Prayer Network

Go

Volunteer for a mission trip, serve at a campaign, or consider a longer-term deployment as a Bible worker.

Explore Opportunities

Give

Donate once or become a monthly partner. Sponsor a Bible worker. Fund a campaign. Every rand is an investment in eternity.

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