Malawi for Jesus

This ministry began on September 4, 2011, during our first outreach to Malawi. It was born from a shared vision between Apostle Sam, Bishop Edwin Thera, Reverend George Mkandawire of the Holy Cross Pentecostal Church of Malawi (HCPC), and Martin and Suzette De Villiers of XTUPIE Ministries in South Africa. Together, they committed to bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Malawi through strategic, hands-on outreach.

The initial strategy was simple yet effective: identify areas where HCPC intended to plant a church, and once that church was established, host a dedicated outreach weekend. Converts were encouraged to return to their existing congregations or join the new HCPC local branch.

This model proved incredibly successful. Since 2011, HCPC has expanded from 50 churches across three countries to over 356 churches across six nations—and the growth continues.

In April 2016, we evolved our approach by conducting longer outreaches and uniting multiple local churches for larger events. This allowed us to reach more people simultaneously and extend our mission further into the northern and southern regions of Malawi, with many areas now benefiting from multiple return visits.

Throughout our fourteen-year partnership, we have been blessed to provide roofs for 17 churches and assist in numerous construction projects. Our mission has also extended to disaster relief, providing financial aid following several devastating hurricanes. We have remained committed to humanitarian aid during times of crisis, providing over a ton of maize for distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and again in February 2026 to combat food shortages in the Central Region.

While we honour the memory of Apostles Sam, Larson, and Oupa, who have since gone to be with the Lord, the ministry remains vibrant. As new leaders rise, our partnership with HCPC stands firm, continuing to reap an eternal harvest of souls.