Grant Porthen grew up in the Cape Flats area of South Africa, described by some as “apartheid’s dumping ground.”
At a young age Grant got swept up into the gang lifestyle of crime and drugs, and he ended up in prison before he found the Lord and turned his life around.
This past week I had the privilege to sit down together with Grant to watch The Race for Unity simulcast as Pastor Miles from The Rock Church discussed “the third option” of honoring each other, especially those individuals that are not like us.
One of our prayers has been for God to connect us with other leaders that are passionate about discipleship and life transformation like we are. Grant is one of those people.
Grant currently helps oversee Eden teams, which are groups of people who move into rough and gang infested neighborhoods with the intention of creating connection with the church and community.
We are also grateful to be part of a church community focused on building bridges amidst the ongoing racial tensions in South Africa, and we continue to seek wisdom on how God would like us to play our part specifically.
Last month a missions team from the Rock Church and Believers World Outreach came to Cape Town for 2 weeks to serve in various ways.
It was such a blessing spending time with them and seeing their heart to serve those in need in Cape Town, as well as hear them share how God was moving in their own hearts from the experience.
If you would like to visit us in this coming year, please let us know! We are currently helping plan future trips and experiences here and would love for you to be a part of it!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. It means so much to us!
