SUKZN has an intentional approach to ministry, which is our mission framework. We have made significant progress towards Vision 2030 by introducing or building on our Explore and Respond phases of our framework.
As part of our mission to help young people meet God, Scripture Union KZN has introduced Prayer Spaces — creative and interactive environments set up in schools that invite learners to pause, reflect, and connect with God in a personal way. These voluntary spaces allow students to explore themes like faith, identity, and emotions through guided prayer activities.
Each station is thoughtfully designed to meet young people where they are, offering a gentle opportunity for engagement, regardless of their background.
Renai Padayachee, one of our PMB Mission Partners, shared:
“We often underestimate the challenges young people face, simply because we compare their responsibilities to our own. But witnessing how they embraced the opportunity to pause, reflect, and express themselves through Prayer Spaces made me realise just how deep the need is for spaces like these in our communities. These moments are more than activities — they are opportunities for healing, for being heard, and for encountering God in a real and personal way.”
Encounter Worship Night is a growing movement where young people from different schools gather to worship, explore faith, and respond to Jesus. It plays a key role in the Explore and Respond areas of our mission framework, encouraging students to find identity and community in Christ.
Our first Encounter of 2025 was hosted at Hilton College on March 3rd, creating a space of connection, worship, and shared faith. It’s more than an event—it’s a glimpse of God’s Kingdom in action.
Adventure Camp 2025 was a joyful, spirit-filled experience hosted by Scripture Union KZN at Camp Anerley, in partnership with our passionate South Coast Mission Partners. Through worship, interactive talks, games, and life skills sessions, campers explored their identity in Christ and encountered God’s love in a personal way.
Small groups and devotion times created safe spaces for honest conversations and spiritual growth.
Tia (Grade 7) shared:
“There is so much pressure having to find your identity when your older sibling is so steady in his faith. But I felt that God showed me that I don’t have to be like my sibling — I just need to spend more time with God in order to get my own identity.”
Esona (Grade 6) added:
“I’ve been having a hard time with my self-esteem because people call me names and say really mean things about me because of my personality. I learnt that I am a priceless treasure and that God knew me before I was born, so I am not defined by what other people say. This makes me happy.”
We thank God for these powerful moments and for our guest speakers — Kat Futter, Lee Ann Kodi, and Pastor Ryan Smulders — who helped lead the way in pointing hearts to Jesus.
