Get Involved!

We’ve got a big vision and a big calling and we aren’t going to be able to do this on our own. And really — community is a necessity in all that we do as people. We’ve learned that in our time in missions, even on our short term trips; it’s amazing what happens to people when they catch a bit of the radical call of Jesus and start reaching out to their neighbors and building community. Places change. Where once there was dark, now there is light.

So back to community — specifically our community. We are looking to build a community excited about what Jesus is doing in our lives (and the lives of people in Cape Town and the rest of the world). More than just supporters we are looking for friends and partners that we can share our lives with and that will be lifting us up Jesus as we lift them up.

We are looking for people like you!

• We need intercessors! We could probably get away with just loading up and heading to Africa on our own. But we’ve both learned the importance of prayer in our own lives and how important it is to unite in prayer as a community, even if separated by great distances! Our prayers are a sweet incense to our Father and He acts on them! Not a single one goes unnoticed! Our desire is to see His kingdom filled with the prayers of His people calling for Him to bring His kingdom to Africa and the people there.

• We need financial partners. Starting out, we’ll have to enter the African countries on volunteer visas, so as not to take jobs away from the native Africans. Because of this, we won’t be able to find local work to support us in church planting endeavors. Both one time gifts and monthly gifts are greatly appreciated as we’ll need initial moving expenses (about $5000) as well as monthly support (about $2500/month).

We’ll readily admit that this is a little scary for us but Jesus has spoken into both of our lives that He will provide if we are faithful to follow after Him. He’s already done it (with our short term trip) and we are excited about the future. We’ve talked to many friends and family excited about what we are doing and who want to help and we hope that many of you will consider partnering and journeying with us as well!

If you are interested in learning more or talking with us one-on-one please email me at mbjones [AT] gmail [DOT] com. We would be happy to provide more information, setup a meeting or answer any questions that you might have. And for any financial partners — we will have a monthly/yearly budget that outlines what expenses are for. Our hope is truly for transparent community with you all.

Thank you so much for visiting our site and seeing how you can get involved!

We will soon have this site setup to except donations through paypay. However, if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation please mail a check to: “The Journey, c/o Jerry Jones, 6419 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150″ and make the check out to “The Journey” and put “South Africa” in the memo line. Thank you for your consideration!