Joel & Skyy – Called to South Africa | Preparing to Plant Long-Term
Over the past year, Joel had the honor of serving full-time with Circuit Riders—leading life-changing missions across the East Coast of the U.S. and South Africa, boldly sharing the Gospel and watching young lives transformed by Jesus. Now, as newlyweds, we’ve stepped into a new season of seeking God together. Through months of prayer, mentoring, and discernment, we’ve heard a clear call from the Lord: we are to plant our lives in South Africa as full-time missionaries, beginning September 2025.
This isn’t just a short-term trip. It’s long-term obedience.
We’ve been invited to join the Fire & Fragrance South Africa base in Potchefstroom, a community devoted to revival-led missions and launching Kingdom movements across the continent. As we begin this journey, we’ll spend the remainder of 2025 in a three-month immersive leadership training program—a strategic time of deep discipleship, hands-on ministry exposure, and holistic equipping for long-term impact.
This training is more than just learning theory — it’s about discovering where our unique calling and gifts align with the heartbeats of God in this region. As a married couple, we believe God has called us to pioneer together: preaching the Gospel, walking in radical faith, and building the Church both spiritually and practically.
During this leadership training, we’ll serve across key ministries:
WOVEN – Evangelism and discipleship for women in prostitution and men tied to gangsterism.
Rooted Christian Academy – Christ-centered education for missionary children.
Ed for Life – Equipping educators to disciple students and transform education through God’s design.
Prayer Room – Daily rhythms of worship and intercession shaping a lifestyle of intimacy with Jesus.
Universities & High Schools – Activating students to lead their peers to Christ.
Old Age Home Ministry – Restoring dignity and purpose to the elderly through intentional relationship and discipleship.
Respect the Corners – Using fitness as a bridge to reach unreached communities with the Gospel.
End Bible Poverty Now – Translating and distributing Scripture in the heart languages of every people group.
What This Season Looks Like
From now until the end of 2025, our focus is on preparation, training, and spiritual planting. We are being equipped for long-term fruitfulness in South Africa. During this time, we’ll be learning from seasoned leaders, actively serving in each area of ministry, and listening closely to where God is assigning us for the long haul.
We believe this is a foundational season—one that’s shaping us to carry revival not just for a season, but for a lifetime.
Partner With Us
We cannot do this without a team of prayer warriors, senders, and monthly supporters. Thank you for considering how you might partner with us in this next chapter. Your generosity is helping write a story of Kingdom transformation—in us, and across South Africa.
Joel & Skyy