Golden sunset light over the Cape Town city skyline

SOUTH AFRICA

IN CAPE TOWNAs It Is In Heaven

WE ARE A PEOPLE BURNING FOR JESUS - FILLED WITH HIS SPIRIT. FORMED IN HIS PRESENCE. SENT ON HIS MISSION. We are a people burning for Jesus - Filled with His Spirit. Formed in His Presence. Sent on His mission. 

01 — VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

A NEW WINESKIN FOR A NEW GENERATION

What if we dared to reimagine with God what “church” could look like?   God is inviting us to rediscover the ancient way of Acts 2 and give it fresh expression for a new generation. 

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“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? "ISAIAH 43:19

02 — Way of Life

Gather. Grow. Go.

Gather in His Presence

Come together in His Presence, minister to Jesus and be filled with His Spirit.

Grow in His character

Deepen in faith and character, being formed in Christlikeness.

Go in His power

Multiply, by bringing people to Christ in our community, together.

We are a spiritual family, burning for Jesus. Every week we gather in homes—around tables, in living rooms, in the middle of real life—to eat, worship, pray, host God's presence, and open the Scriptures together. This is Acts 2 come to life. This is not just a meeting. This is where family is forged, disciples are formed and fire is fanned into flame. We don't only gather — we go. Together, we step into our community through practical outreaches, so that the goodness of Jesus is not just spoken about, but demonstrated to the community we are a part of.

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles... And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."ACTS 2:42–47
  • Homes weekly
  • Outreaches together
  • Combined celebration monthly
  • His Presence daily

Life together

Friends posing for a selfie together outdoorsA group praying over a man outdoors with hands raisedFriends celebrating together in Jesus caps at a home gatheringA man wearing a prayer shirt standing in worshipA woman holding an open Bible while a man prays with eyes closed in a living roomA woman and man worshipping with eyes closed and hands raisedA doormat that reads Come As You AreA home gathering sharing communion around the tableA living room full of people worshipping and praying together with a guitarTeens and children eating together on a patio under string lightsFour women smiling together for a selfie outdoorsA man in a beanie leading worship on acoustic guitar in a kitchenA young man sharing the gospel with families on a township streetBoys sitting at a hilltop cross overlooking the ocean in Cape TownA woman greeting schoolchildren during a community outreach

03 — MINISTRIES

MINISTRIES OF JESUS PEOPLE.

01

Pray Cape Town

Prayer is not just something we do—it is who we are. It's the air we breathe, the posture of dependence we abide in. Pray Cape Town is a unified prayer movement seeking God for a spiritual awakening in our city. We have Prayer Teams who walk the streets in intercession, and Prayer Houses across the city, some in partnership with other local churches—ministering to Jesus and contending for revival and reformation.
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02

Encounter High School

A 9-month discipleship program for homeschooled high schoolers — adventure, transformation, community and leadership, with Jesus at the center of it all.
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Frequently Asked

Before you come, a few things.

What happens at a gathering?

We eat together, worship, pray, open the Scriptures, and break bread. It is unhurried, relational, and centred on Jesus — more like a family around a table than a service in rows.

Do I need to be a Christian to come?

Not at all. Whether you are curious, searching, or have been walking with Jesus for years, you are welcome. Come as you are and expect to encounter Jesus — there is no dress code and no expectation.

Where do you meet?

Gatherings: We currently gather in Noordhoek, Cape Town 

Prayer. We also do prayer walks in various locations

Feel free to contact us and we can have you join our WhatsApp group and send you the current details. hello@jesuspeople.africa, +1 917 306 9183

What should I bring?

Just yourself. If there is a shared meal we will let you know ahead of time, but there is never pressure to contribute. Come hungry for God and ready to be family.

What about my children?

Children are part of the family, not an afterthought. They gather with us — the noise, the wonder, the questions all belong. There is space for them to encounter Jesus alongside the adults.

How do I get connected?

The easiest way is to message us on WhatsApp or email. We will welcome you in, answer any questions, and help you find your feet in the family.

Are you a church?

YES! We are a fresh expression of church based off an ancient Way — the Acts 2 church.

What does Jesus People believe?

We believe that there is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator, and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving, and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent – one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.

We believe that humankind was created in the image of God to know and enjoy Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Because of this, sickness, death, and judgment entered the world and now creation experiences the effects and consequences of sin.

We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is God's Anointed One, empowered by the Holy Spirit to inaugurate God's kingdom on earth. He was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, resurrected, and ascended into heaven, and is now alive today in the presence of God the Father and in His people. He is "true God" and "true man."

We believe that we are saved by God's grace, through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Anyone can be restored to union with God through repenting, believing, and receiving Jesus as their Savior and Lord. The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and adopts us as we enter the kingdom of God as His sons and daughters.

We believe in the ongoing, sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life and minister super-naturally. The baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 1:4-8 and 2:4, is poured out on believers that they might have God's power to be His witnesses.

We believe in the victorious, redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides freedom from the power of the enemy – sin, lies, sickness, and torment.

We believe that the Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. He gave His Church the ordinances of baptism and communion. The Church exists to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching and living the good news of God's love, and discipling the nations – baptizing and teaching them to love and obey God.

We believe in the ever-increasing government of God and in the Blessed Hope, which is the glorious, visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to rule and reign with His overcoming bride – the Church.

We believe that heaven and hell are real places. There will be a resurrection of the lost and the saved, the one to everlasting death and the other to everlasting life.

How is Jesus People different to typical church?

We are an Apostolic Family! The early church in Acts 2 wasn't defined by buildings or programs—it was marked by radical devotion to Jesus and to one another. They were devoted to the apostles' teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Awe and the presence of God were tangible among them. They held nothing back—sharing their possessions, their homes, and their lives, meeting daily in temple courts and in homes, eating together with glad and sincere hearts. Signs and wonders were normal, not rare. And as a result, they had favor with everyone around them, and the Lord added to their number daily. This is the Way we're seeking to live out. Jesus People is church reimagined as an apostolic family. Everyone who walks in isn't a spectator—they're an important part of the body of Christ, with something real to contribute. It's not transactional church; it's deeply rooted in family. We are a new expression, seeking to live out an ancient Way—the Acts 2 church, alive again in our day.

Who are the pastors?

Jeremy and Bridget Hilliard lead Jesus People. They are ordained pastors through Bethel church in Redding, CA USA. They have spent 17 years in ministry and also founded and direct a non-profit-organization called Hope Africa Collective.
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04 — CONNECT

Walk with us into what God is doing.

A simple invitation to find Jesus and find family in the homes of our city.

When

Every Thursday

Where

In homes, Noordhoek and Kommetjie

Message us and we'll send you the address for this week.

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