Kingdom Encounter SA (KESA) was founded by Marc Yates, Martie Jacobs, and Pastor Ryan Laubscher—three individuals united by one passion: to see the next generation encounter Jesus and experience lives transformed through the local church.

For many years Pastor Ryan has served churches throughout the South Peninsula and the greater Cape Town region. Through this ministry he has walked alongside pastors serving faithfully in some of the city's most vulnerable communities. These churches are filled with incredible leaders who love their communities and faithfully preach the Gospel every week. Yet many face the same challenge—they simply do not have the financial resources to employ full-time youth workers.

Without positive role models and consistent discipleship, many young people are left vulnerable to gangs, drugs, violence, and destructive influences. As these realities became more evident, one question continued to echo in our hearts: What if we could help the local church become the strongest influence in the lives of young people?

That question became our vision. Kingdom Encounter SA exists to strengthen local churches by equipping them with the resources they need to reach, disciple, mentor, and develop the next generation.

Another exciting part of our vision is creating opportunities for churches and individuals from around the world to experience God's work in South Africa firsthand. Through our Kingdom Encounter Mission Tours, participants will partner with local churches, serve communities, participate in outreach projects, and experience authentic ministry within South Africa.

These encounters are more than mission trips. There are opportunities to build lifelong friendships, encourage local churches, experience different cultures, and witness God's Kingdom advancing across nations.