Someone is getting a fully sponsored 2027 LEAP year — tuition and accommodation!
Come back on 4 September to find out how to enter ...
Hint : think about the biggest leap of faith you've ever taken ...
From 2027, LEAP moves to a brand-new, purpose-built campus in Pinehurst, Cape Town — bedrooms, a light-filled dining and common room, and an outdoor courtyard all on one site. Take a look around.
Images are architectural renders of the new Pinehurst campus.
Leap is a one-year discipleship training programme focussed on shaping men and women of God for life and ministry.
For 25 years, we've been equipping and readying hundreds of young men and women to leap into the call that Christ has for them.
As a ministry of Joshua Generation Church South Africa, we firmly believe in the role of the local church and the value of being part of God's family.
We don't just teach ministry; we live it. Students get to experience real-world ministry, hands on, expressed through the 60 congregations of JoshGen — all the while following the day-to-day pattern of Jesus and His disciples. Using His blueprint, students will be shown the way, work together with us, and then sent out to impact the world.
From 2027, Leap has a new home: a brand-new, purpose-built campus in Pinehurst, Durbanville — located just 30 minutes from Cape Town CBD. As a cutting-edge learning facility, there's no better place to give a year to growing in God and discovering your purpose — surrounded by community, deep in the Word, and stretched in real ministry.
Get embedded directly into the heart of JoshGen, a cutting-edge church with over 60 congregations across South Africa. You aren't just visiting for a year, you're officially part of the family.
Don't just study ministry—do it. Weekly outreaches, school visits, and hands-on serving turn head-knowledge into real-world kingdom impact.
Live, eat, pray, and grow with a tight-knit crew for a full year. The friendships and deep accountability you build here will easily outlast the program itself. Just ask our alumni!
Seasoned leaders walk right alongside you in genuine relationship, actively speaking into your character, your calling, and your next step. They care about you and your destiny in Christ, for real.
Deep biblical roots. Get high-calibre theological training from a diverse group of five-fold gifts across JoshGen — men and women skilled from years of pastoring, preaching, prophesying and studying the library of Scripture.
Hit the streets. Take your faith straight from the classroom into the real world through active, hands-on ministry, community outreaches, and real-time serving.
Built for connection. Our purpose-built campus accommodates 64 students, from all walks of life — both South Africans and international students. For one year, you'll braai, worship, hang out and experience the presence of God — together.
Become more like Jesus. Walk through the year with dedicated, one-on-one mentorship and accountability from our leaders, helping you mature and grow in your relationship with Jesus. "As iron sharpens iron"…
Real, messy relationships. Tough, life-giving conversations. Anointed, Holy Spirit encounters. Together. This is what a year at Leap looks like.
Everything for the year — teaching, outreaches, camps, conference, materials and accommodation options — is laid out in one document.
Full first-year fee breakdown for full-time, part-time and international students — PDF.
Please confirm current pricing for your intake with our team.
My years at Leap, first as a student (2009–2011) and later as a staff member (2012–2014), were instrumental in shaping the course of my life and ministry. Before Leap, I had a limited understanding of the local church. Through the program, God gave me a deep love for the church and helped me see that it is His primary vehicle for reaching the world. I discovered the beauty of the local church when it functions according to His design and purposes.
It was during my time at Leap that I sensed God's call to church leadership and church planting. The program helped develop leadership capacity in me, taught me to take responsibility, be proactive, and faithfully carry what God entrusts to me. It also gave me opportunities to grow in preaching, discipleship, and serving others.
Today I lead a local church and help oversee churches across Central South Africa, and I can trace many of the convictions and foundations that still shape my life and ministry back to my years at Leap. I remain deeply grateful for the impact it had on my walk with Jesus and my understanding of God's Kingdom purposes through the local church.
Leonard StrydomLead Elder, JoshGen Bloemfontein · Regional Leader, JoshGen & Four12 Central RSADuring our time at Leap, strong, biblical foundations were laid in our lives to set us up to be steadfast in our faith and also to discern God's truth in a world full of opinions and theories. Our time at Leap also shaped how we view church and our calling. We can truly say that we walk in so much victory before our time because of the time we spent at Leap.
Henré & Brigitta LateganLead Elder & Wife, Stellenbosch Central JoshGenDuring my time at Leap, I experienced incredible healing. While I'm still on a journey of growth, the Lord brought healing to areas of my past and allowed me to experience a new level of freedom and wholeness in Him.
I grew tremendously in my relationship with the Lord, and my love for Him deepened in ways I never expected.
I also had the privilege of building meaningful, godly relationships and discovering the beauty of being part of a church family. Through those friendships and community, I experienced God's love, encouragement, and support in a very real way.
Michael NsitaFull-time employed by JoshGen & deacon in the life of the churchStill wondering about something? Send us a message below and we'll happily answer.
LEAP is a one-year, full-time intensive discipleship and ministry training programme. You'll commit to a full year of learning, community life, and ministry.
From the 2027 intake, LEAP is based at a brand-new, purpose-built campus in Pinehurst, Cape Town — with teaching, accommodation, and community life all on one site.
Your programme fee covers admin and class fees, all books and material, outreach costs, orientation and debriefing camps, the year-end function and graduation, team wear, the Four12 Conference South Africa, exposure and travel to Joshua Generation congregations, and internet access.
Yes — LEAP has self-catering accommodation available to rent on a 12-month agreement. It includes water and electricity, a bed and cupboard, bathroom and laundry facilities, a shared self-catering kitchen, free WiFi, and safe parking.
Absolutely. International students are welcome and need an adequate grasp of English plus the documentation and VISA to stay in South Africa for 12 months. We'll assist with the letters and information you need — just get in touch.
The quickest first step is to send an enquiry using the form below. We'll be in touch with the full application process and answer any questions you have. Applications for 2027 are open now.
Applications for 2027 are open. Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you with everything you need to take the next step.
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