I witnessed my father preaching to many thousands of people in evangelistic meetings through my younger years. He went on to become one of the first to use television to present God’s plan of salvation. The preaching of the Word is the heart of LIFE Outreach and will continue to be.

But the connection with Peter and Ann, and eventually their son Isak, not only united our families in friendship, but birthed a legacy of love through mission outreaches that have continued for more than 35 years!

Mission Feeding, Water for LIFE and LIFE Centers were some of the first outreaches developed with the help of Peter and Ann, and the impact on many nations across Africa is still felt today. The Word has been planted in thousands of villages, and the love shown through feeding the hungry, drilling water wells and caring for children has demonstrated God’s heart for the poor.

Today, I have the privilege of working with Isak Pretorius, who has developed mission works all over Africa. His compassion for the poor and desire to make a difference in lives are inspiring. We are sons of fathers who have made a tremendous impact for the Kingdom of God. And we are sons of the Father who has called us to carry on the legacy of love, compassion and drive to bless and better the lives of the world’s poor. I’m reminded of Jesus’ instructions to us in Matthew 5:16, “. . . let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” With the generous giving of LIFE Outreach’s friends, love in word and deed is being fulfilled every day in many ways.