Our Story
After 50 years of ministry, Crusade for Christ, also known as CfC Ministries, has committed itself to develop and expand its ministry focus in order to make disciples that would follow Jesus in all aspects of life.
History
CfC is a non-denominational mission organization that was started in 1975 by Rev. Dr. Ron Wesson. What started out as an evangelistic focussed ministry with tent campaigns and “deeper life preaching”, has now become a more comprehensive mission, addressing more needs due to the changing needs in ministry. Many converts were reached and as a result churches were established which led to the need to raise up and equip leaders for these churches.
Our Vision
To empower people to reach their design potential in Christ to the glory of God.
Our strategy
CfC is seeking opportunities to assist the local church to effectively reach out to their communities by providing relevant training for evangelism and discipleship to the local church.
The targeted area is within the footprint of CfC, but with special emphasis on the communities surrounding the mission station. In order to do this successfully, relationships need to be established and strengthened with the local churches in the area.
In order to grow partnerships with local churches, CfC Ministries will endeavour to host short term outreach teams. The following could be arranged:
a. A Work Team serving on campus.
b. A Beach Mission – reaching out to those on holiday.
c. Outreach Partnership with some of the local churches in our footprint. This could include(1) team staying on the premises and commuting to outreach location;
(2) living in a rural area serving a local church. This option is suitable only with small groups up to 10 people. Whatever the option ample time is required for preparation especially option (c).
The CfC facilities are situated in some of the poorest parts of South Africa with very high unemployment. This is also an area with one of the highest incidents of HIV AIDS and teenage pregnancies in Southern Africa. The aim is not merely to help people to gain proficiency in skills in order to get a job, but it is part of the CfC Outreach & Discipleship ministry as we seek to reach the lost for Christ and to disciple those who came to faith in Christ, seeking to join them to Bible teaching churches.
Mission & Ministry staff
At CfC Ministries, we believe that ministry is best done together. We seek to serve God’s vision and purpose by bringing together people who are committed followers of Christ, gifted to serve, and passionate about building up His Church. Our ministry staff are encouraged to be actively involved in a local church and to build strong, healthy relationships within their church community. Each staff member is supported and sent by their home church as they serve with CfC. Unity is at the heart of how we work together. Through regular staff meetings, prayer, fellowship and shared ministry, we seek to encourage one another and serve as a team.
George & Cecile Sander
Director & SCBS
George and Cecile have a heart for missions, discipleship and seeing people equipped to serve God. Since sensing God’s call to missions in their younger years, they have served in Lesotho, Madagascar, South Africa and Mauritius in a variety of missionary, pastoral and teaching roles.
They joined the CfC ministry team in 2015, where George serves as Ministry Director and Bible School Principal and lecturer. He also enjoys preaching in local churches and facilitating pastors’ conferences, alumni gatherings and marriage retreats.
Cecile plays an important role behind the scenes, supporting the Bible School and CfC conferences through catering and hospitality. She also shares her skills by teaching Food Technology through the Skills4Life programme, which she and George helped launch in 2016.
Together, George and Cecile are passionate about equipping God’s people for the work of ministry and helping others grow in their faith and practical skills. Their desire is to see everything they do bring glory to God and strengthen His Church.
Kevin & Donné
Skills 4 Life
Kevin and Donné answered God’s call to join CfC Ministries in May 2022, bringing with them a heart for serving God and His people. Having previously lived and worked in Johannesburg, they felt led to return to the South Coast, where they are now raising their three daughters, Kate, Hayley and Emma.
Kevin brings his experience in operations and management to the ministry and heads up the Skills4Life programme, helping equip people with practical skills and opportunities that can make a difference in their lives and communities. Donné holds a Counselling Degree through UNISA and has a passion for serving through worship and encouraging others.
Together, they have a heart for cross-cultural ministry and seeing God’s people work together to shine the light of Christ into the community. They are passionate about serving wherever God leads and helping people grow in faith, develop practical skills and serve alongside one another.
Jeff and Heather Nell
Silver Oaks Retreat & Maintenance
Jeff and Heather have a heart for serving God, supporting the local church and following His leading. After growing up in Johannesburg and spending most of their lives there, they moved to the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast with their three daughters in 2024.
They soon sensed God leading them to serve full-time with CfC Ministries. In August 2025, they moved onto the CfC property and began serving as part of the ministry team.
Jeff serves as Maintenance and Retreat Manager, helping care for the property and ensuring that Silver Oaks is ready to welcome churches, groups and guests. He has also begun theological studies as part of his desire to grow and serve more effectively in ministry.
Heather homeschools their three daughters and supports the ministry in practical ways, including cooking, graphic design, newsletters and social media. Together, they enjoy serving the church community and making the most of life outdoors, with the whole family involved in lifesaving and Ultimate Frisbee.
Their desire is to serve faithfully, use the gifts God has given them, and remain open to where He leads them.
Questions…
Is CfC Ministries a church?
NO. We are not a church but rather see ourselves as servants of God’s Church by providing training and encouragement for God’s Church
What denomination do you affiliate with?
We are a non-denominational mission organization. We are however strongly evangelical in doctrine.
How is CfC funded?
Through the generous gifts of God’s people as well as through the hiring of our facilities. The sale of the produce of our farm also provides some much-needed income.
How can I get involved in the ministry of CfC?
- Pray for us on a regular basis.
- Give towards the ministry of CfC.
- Bring a team from your church to assist us in outreach or on-site work.
- Contact us for personnel vacancies (All posts are self-supporting in nature)
- Support one of our missionary staff that are self-supporting.
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