Our Motivation

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

Matthew 7:24

Our Purpose

To encourage believers to live in a life-transforming and joy-filled relationship with Jesus Christ, for the glory of God and the good of the local church.

David Jackman, founder-director of Cornhill Training Course, London and President of The Proclamation Trust says:

"Christians all know that who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish through his death and resurrection lie at the heart of the Christian faith. But what do these blessings (of salvation) actually mean in our present lives? And why does it seem so difficult to access them and enjoy them?

Building on the Rock is a wonderful Biblical tool to help us understand what it means to be in Christ and how we can experience his transforming power in all life's changes and challenges."

Our Approach

Our approach is to teach believers what it means for them to be in Christ, and to examine their lives in the light of biblical truth. Course members are gently encouraged to invite the grace of God into areas of personal struggle and to allow the Holy Spirit to convict them of the need for change. As the gospel is applied more widely and deeply than before, and the barriers of sin and bondage, pain and condemnation are prayerfully brought to the cross, greater forgiveness, freedom, healing and victory will be experienced in Christ.

Who will benefit

This ministry can help any believer who desires to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus but struggles with painful relationships, habitual sin patterns and unbelief. It is suitable both for Christians who have walked with Christ for many years, as well as the younger disciple. It is also extremely helpful for those already involved in ministry, who are looking for an effective biblical tool to help others.

Workshops

We run weekend workshops for both men (May) and women (May and November).

The ladies' workshop will be held at the beautiful Christian retreat centre of Volmoed (see www.volmoed.co.za). Situated near the coastal town of Hermanus, it is about 90 minutes drive from Cape Town in the Western Cape.

All our retreats are fully catered and run from supper time on Friday through to Sunday lunch. The accommodation is comfortable, with shared facilities offered in chalet-style houses, each equipped with bathrooms, a lounge area and well-equipped kitchen. There is also heating in the event of colder weather!

For further details and booking information, please contact us using the contact form.

Testimonials

"I was taught through Building on the Rock to examine my life and to apply Biblical truths to my pain and sinful behaviour patterns. I learned how to forgive those who have hurt me and live in full surrender to Jesus."

"I only discovered what true freedom in Christ is when I attended a Building on the Rock workshop.

"I will definitely consider going again on a Building on the Rock workshop. It was probably the best weekend away that I have ever been on and life changing!"  Kati Plumstead - formerly in charge of women's ministries, Holy Trinity Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa.

"(I found) Healing and restoration and freedom using the Word - Jesus being the Healer and Deliverer."

"Awesome! Jesus is our Safe Place. We are in the process of walking out our new identity in Christ. He is our Safe Place."

"I learnt to trust in Him, not in man or man's opinion but to trust His Truth!"

"It's been a revelation to me of WHO Jesus is and how central He is to my very existence. I now realise I can't survive without really knowing Him."