HELLO, WE AREORCHARD: AFRICA
IT ALL STARTED UNDER A TREE…
More than three decades ago a small group of people from a local church took the words of Jesus in Matthew 25 seriously and served a pot of food for children in desperate need. Under an Acacia tree, in its cool shade, this ministry of compassion started.
Now, 30+ years and 13 million meals later, that small group has grown into an extraordinary movement of people who are making an impact in the lives of thousands of children and adults every day.
At Orchard: Africa, we believe that the smallest of seeds, planted and tended, can grow into the largest of trees where the weary can be refreshed in its branches … for so is the kingdom of heaven.
we still like to gather under a tree
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.
- Matthew 13: 31-32
WHAT WE DO
Orchard: Africa equips the Church to care for the vulnerable.
We identify church leaders who have a heart to serve Jesus, to bring his message of love to a broken world and to holistically care for the vulnerable. Then, through our Impact Centers, we develop, equip and mentor these pastors and their leaders to meet the felt needs in their community.
With tried and tested practical programs, churches impact their communities and bring change that can last a lifetime.
here we are about to deliver some food
IDENTIFY
Identify churches engaged in vulnerable communities
DEVELOP
Develop leaders to respond to the needs of the community
EQUIP
Equip churches with sustainable, practical, programs that are immersed in the love and message of Jesus.
MENTOR
Mentor leaders to bring long term change.
WHAT WE VALUE
OUR STORIES
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Christ and his kingdom as well as practical updates about our work and ministry.
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COME & SERVE
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