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WHAT WE DO

Horizons South Africa is devoted to evangelism among Muslims and to supplying discipleship, counseling, and training to Christians to expand the Lord’s work.
An important piece of that work is promoting peaceful Christian-Muslim relations and the academic and practical training for Muslim outreach.

Since the end of apartheid in 1994, there has been a wave of African Muslims immigrating to South Africa, contributing to a growth in the Muslim population, which now accounts for nearly 2 percent of South Africa’s people. The largest concentration of Muslims in South Africa is in Cape Town.

Nicole Ravelo-Hoërson is leading the charge to prepare students, church congregations, and members of the public to share the gospel with our Muslim neighbors. Working in collaboration with partner churches, mission organizations, and theological seminaries, she is equipping many people with the skills to reach out to Muslims in their own communities. 

Horizons South Africa practices the following activities:

  • One-on-one discipleship with new believers

  • Counseling and relational support

  • Teaching and equipping churches or Bible schools for outreach

  • Research and bridge-building between faith communities

With knowledge comes courage. People have not known how to speak with their Muslim neighbors or co-workers about matters of faith. Now, they are encouraged to have those conversations. Some attendees are already returning to trainings to increase their preparedness. 

Please pray for Nicole and her work. Pray that the attendees are attentive and ready to boldly share. Prayer for reconciliation and openness among communities. Pray for more local partnerships. Pray that people hearing the gospel are eager to have these faith discussions and are open to learning about Christianity. Pray that God moves through people to increase his kingdom. 

  • To financially support expanded training and outreach in South Africa, click here.

  • If you want to be physically present, consider opportunities for short-term or long-term team members

Nicole also travels abroad to speak at churches and organizes training events, encouraging the global Church to share the gospel with Muslims.

Reach out to Nicole and book a presentation or training.

HI South Africa is looking far beyond today. We want to expand training to more churches and Bible colleges and develop local leaders to carry on the work. As Nicole enthusiastically puts it, we are: “Influencing people for Christ for generations to come!”