About Us
GAP Ministries is a non-profit, trans-denominational, and parachurch ministry that is evangelical in heart and guided by God's Word.
Our vision is to establish God's Kingdom through prayer, evangelism, social action, and community transformation.
Our mission is to share the love and reality of Christ through various prayer initiatives, events, and networks. We communicate the good news of Jesus Christ in many ways and strive to motivate and mobilize others to do the same.
We believe that community transformation is achievable through the combined efforts of churches, ministries, and community organizations, and we actively work towards this goal. We are based in Uitenhage, South Africa, with a vision for Africa and the rest of the world.
Our vision is to establish God's Kingdom through prayer, evangelism, social action, and community transformation.
Our mission is to share the love and reality of Christ through various prayer initiatives, events, and networks. We communicate the good news of Jesus Christ in many ways and strive to motivate and mobilize others to do the same.
We believe that community transformation is achievable through the combined efforts of churches, ministries, and community organizations, and we actively work towards this goal. We are based in Uitenhage, South Africa, with a vision for Africa and the rest of the world.
Our Story
Over the past 27 years, GAP Ministries has evolved through various phases to become what it is today. After feeling a divine calling to move to the Eastern Cape and a passion for mission work, we were connected with a group of like-minded individuals. This collaboration led to the establishment of the Exodus Centre, which played a vital role in hosting the Love Southern Africa '99 conference, where we were actively involved.
The vision of the Exodus Centre was to mobilize the Church to engage not only in world missions but also in addressing the needs of our local communities. Over the years, many of the individuals involved with the Exodus Centre moved away from Uitenhage. After much prayer, we felt that our calling to the area was reaffirmed, leading to the establishment of GAP Ministries in May 2002. GAP Ministries operates as an independent ministry and receives support from our local church, the Dutch Reformed Church of Uitenhage North.
The vision of the Exodus Centre was to mobilize the Church to engage not only in world missions but also in addressing the needs of our local communities. Over the years, many of the individuals involved with the Exodus Centre moved away from Uitenhage. After much prayer, we felt that our calling to the area was reaffirmed, leading to the establishment of GAP Ministries in May 2002. GAP Ministries operates as an independent ministry and receives support from our local church, the Dutch Reformed Church of Uitenhage North.
Where Do You Find Us?
The demographics of Uitenhage are reminiscent of most South African towns and cities, with a well-built-up center and neighborhoods with sprawling townships surrounding it. Uitenhage is surrounded by the typical natural beauty of the province, with many mountain ranges nearby.
What Do We Do?
Activities include the following:
* Prayer - Coordination of the local Prayer Network, facilitation of 24 prayer watches, implementation of national and international prayer initiatives, and the mobilization of individuals and churches for prayer.
* Evangelism - Sharing the Love of Christ through outreaches and evangelism.
* Mobilisation and networking of churches towards the corporate goal of community transformation.
* Social Action and Community Transformation through community development projects.
How Are We Governed?
GAP Ministries is a trust that is managed by the trustees. The founder of the trust was Johan van Wyk, Pierre’s dad, who realized the need for formalizing what we were doing and prompted us to jointly form the Go and Proclaim Trust in 2002. The trust is subject to the requirements as laid out by the Government for operating a trust of this kind. Due to the unique and demanding requirements of a ministry, our church leadership requires all full-time missionaries to have what we call a sending cell or, in other words, a support group. Together with them, we meet regularly to pray, strategize, and cry and laugh together. They serve as an accountability structure together with the senior leadership of our church.
Statement of Faith
Statement of Faith
How Are We Funded?
The Go and Proclaim Trust serves as the operating mechanism for our personal as well as ministry expenses. The trust is financially supported by individuals and churches. Consider giving to GAP Ministries. Go here
Our 2025 Ministry Networks
We network with the following organizations:
- JWIPN - ("7 Days on the Wall")
- NMB Transformation Christian Network - Connecting Leaders
- Teach Every Nation - The Bible School on Wheels
- Heartlines - What's Your Story?
- Heartlines - Fathers Matter
Bless the Nations/Concert of Prayer Nelson Mandela Bay
- JWIPN - ("7 Days on the Wall")
- NMB Transformation Christian Network - Connecting Leaders
- Teach Every Nation - The Bible School on Wheels
- Heartlines - What's Your Story?
- Heartlines - Fathers Matter
Bless the Nations/Concert of Prayer Nelson Mandela Bay
Contact Details
Pierre and Sugnet van Wyk
GAP Ministries, PO Box 1305, Uitenhage, South Africa, 6230
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GAP Ministries, PO Box 1305, Uitenhage, South Africa, 6230
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Newsletters
These newsletters are written in Afrikaans and in a personal way that reflects not only ministry news but also includes family news.
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Pray for GAP Ministries South Africa
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Pray for GAP Ministries South Africa