Eden Christian Ministries in Kroonstad first opened its doors in 1995. The ministry is located in Kroonstad, Free State, halfway between Bloemfontein and Johannesburg. This ministry has been assisting the local population for thirty years.
VISION
If I had to summarize ECM’s vision in two words, they would be Grace and Restoration. Our vision is simply to help restore people’s lives through the grace of God, not only in their lives but also in providing us with the wisdom to make a difference in the lives of so many who cross our paths. At ECM, we believe that everyone has the potential and God-given gifts to achieve their full potential.
MISSION
Growth never comes from comfort zones. We believe that when people are challenged by God’s word and the Holy Spirit ministers to them, change begins to occur. We then place them in work situations that gradually restore their self-confidence and assist them in reclaiming their place in the community.
PEOPLE AND TASKS
We currently have 75 residents, including 15 children aged six months to seventeen years, 38 males, and 22 women. We believe in meeting people’s needs on three levels: spiritually, emotionally, and physically. The goal is to get people to go through a healing process that will prepare them to return to mainstream life outside.
A critical element of ministry life is assigning individuals to specific job functions such as cleaning, security, kitchen, maintenance, and outside labor, to name a few. We have a pancake project that has been running effectively for many years to help with revenue for the ministry, and we are also working on a large compost project that looks good, as well as considering the prospect of a garden service.