Hey there, friends!

I'm Matthew, serving with Fire & Fragrance South Africa (FFSA) as part of Project 54, a ministry multiplying disciple-making movements across Africa. In 2020, I had a life-changing encounter with God that set me on this journey. Unsure of my next steps, I prayed for direction. A stranger's generous act, handing me $100 for missions, confirmed my calling to step out in faith.

That step led me to Kona, Hawaii, where I completed Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Fire & Fragrance. An outreach to an unreached tribe in South Sudan ignited a passion for global missions, which led me back to Kona for YWAM's School of Biblical Studies (SBS), where I received a clear calling to serve in South Africa and Africa. I went on to complete Oral Bible Translation (OBT) training through YWAM in 2023. In 2026, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Faith International University. Engaging with Bible-less communities opened my eyes to the power of Scripture to transcend language and culture.

I'm deeply grateful for my sending community, which includes Harbor City Church, the Church of Glad Tidings and Freedom River Outreach, along with many individuals who have continually supported me and prayed for me throughout my missionary journeys. Their prayers and partnership have been invaluable on this journey.

Now based in Potchefstroom, South Africa, I train local leaders in disciple-making movements (DMM), drawing on my experience in Bible translation and leadership development to equip them to multiply healthy communities in their own contexts. Much of my time is spent in Malawi, where we're already seeing third-generation multiplication of disciples. My heart burns to see every nation, tribe and tongue transformed by the Kingdom of God, standing together in the throne room, worshiping in their heart language for eternity. I believe that begins with equipping local believers to make disciples who make disciples.

I invite you to partner with me, getting Bibles to the nations, training leaders in disciple-making movements, and helping communities build toward long-term sustainability. Together, we'll see the Kingdom of God multiply from village to village, generation to generation.

Matthew