Ministry · Africa Missions

Churches We Built in Africa

From 2004 to 2009, TIH teams traveled to Swaziland, South Africa, and Kenya to build churches, schools, and dig water wells alongside Pastor Malan Moolman and local community leaders. These photos document the builds completed across those years.

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2004 – 2009

The Builds

Eight builds photographed across six years. Churches, schools, and community structures built in Swaziland, South Africa and surrounding communities.

Swaziland Church 2004

2004

Swaziland Church

The first international church build. Steve returned to Swaziland and surrendered his construction skills to God. Team of 7 alongside Pastor Mandla and Pastor Moolman.

Lorraine Church 2005

2005

Lorraine Church

Church build and preaching in Lorraine, South Africa. Team of 19 alongside Pastor George, Uneva, and Moolman. Water well installed.

Bismark Church 2006

2006

Bismark Church

Church build and preaching in Bismarck, South Africa. Team of 21 alongside Pastor Moolman. Water well installed.

Kanana Church 2007

2007

Kanana Church

Kanana community church build. Combined teams from Atlanta and NSPC — one of two builds completed in South Africa in 2007.

Balloon Church 2007

2007

Balloon Church

Balloon community church build — the second South Africa project in 2007. Construction and preaching alongside Pastor Moolman.

Lorraine School 2008

2008

Lorraine School

School build in the Lorraine community — part of the 22 schools vision running parallel to the church and water well projects.

Metz Church 2009

2009

Metz Church

Church build in Metz alongside the TIH missions team and local community leaders. Part of the ongoing Africa mission arc.

Balloon School 2009

2009

Balloon School

School build in the Balloon community. Completed alongside the 2009 Metz church build during the same missions trip.

The Bigger Story

22 Churches. 22 Schools. 22 Water Wells.

The vision that emerged from Steve and Malan’s first meeting was to build in each of the 22 communities Malan ministered to. The Africa work ran from 2004 to 2014. The ministry continues today in Uruguay and at home in Canton, GA.

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