Our 4th Annual Tlotso Youth Leaders Retreat kicked off on 31 March with 50 young leaders from our seven aftercare centres. This year, the theme was ‘Truth’ — God’s Truth, what the Bible teaches us, and how salvation shapes who we are and who we are capable of becoming.
This year’s retreat clearly demonstrated the growth we’re seeing in these young lives. It was a time for learning, reflection, and worship — a sacred space for young leaders to explore their identity and purpose in Christ.
Growing in faith and further afield
Over several days, our youngsters engaged in teaching, small group discussions, and quiet time with Scripture. We focused on why we trust the Bible, how it speaks to the challenges they face, and what it means to live in God’s Truth.
One powerful outcome came after the retreat: two fathers, whose sons attended, visited the local church to thank the pastor. They said they had seen real change in their boys. They had come home different – more grounded, more at peace, and more responsible. These fathers, who had not previously attended church, said they now trust the church with their children, and have started attending services themselves. And this is precisely the way faith works – it shines through and shapes others!
A ripple effect that reaches beyond the Retreat
This is why we retreat — not to escape, but to invest. God is doing something deep in the hearts of our youth. He is planting seeds of hope, courage, and purpose that ripple out into families and communities. The transformation we witness is not just personal — it is collective.
So, please continue to pray for these young leaders. We believe God is raising up a generation of disciples who walk in truth and lead with love. In the words of Scripture:
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
– Hebrews 13:7
