In a nut shell... 3 week trips for independent short term missionaries and customized trips for groups, focusing for now on Southern Africa. Travelling in a custom-built overland truck. Part of the time is spent serving in two rural communities, while the rest is spent enjoying the beauty and adventure that South Africa has to offer. We are a Christian ministry whose primary focus is obedience to Gods call on our lives.

The vision for Cross Country was birthed way back in ‘98. But it has taken almost 8 years for God to prepare the way (and us) for this awesome challenge. We are registered as a NGO, which means any profit we make gets pumped back into the communities we are working in, or gets used to support other missions.

VISION:

• To support and encourage existing ministries in rural Africa through short-term missions.
• To expose the Church to the bigger picture of what God is doing around the world.

MISSION:

• To operate in obedience to the Holy Spirit and submission to Jesus Christ.
  
• To partner with organisations in each community in order that real needs are met and the local people are equipped and empowered.
  
• To create an environment in which our teams can experience God and be exposed to projects that will challenge them - sending them home impacted and transformed.

CROSS COUNTRY: A TWO TIER MINISTRY

THE OVERLANDER
That’s you! The person setting aside time to serve on a short term mission, while at the same time experiencing adventure travel through Southern Africa. You will form part of a team of like-minded people seeking to be part of what God is doing. Being away from routine often creates a fantastic opportunity for God to challenge and grow one. Through hands-on involvement in different ministries, you will have the opportunity to discover and refine your own gifting, while developing a more intimate relationship with God and catching the vision of the great commission.

THE COMMUNITIES
We will be involved in a wide range of ministries in two specific rural communities where we have partnered with existing Christian organisations and churches. Building on the relationships that these organisations have already established and taking a holistic approach, we will be involved in various community development projects such as, building and gardening, as well as relevant workshops, youth work, evangelism and worship. Cross Country will continue to return to the same communities in order to build relationships and offer long term support to sustainable projects.