Sharon joined our Thrive team because she wanted to learn more about God and also have opportunities to make Him known. As a Coach, Sharon gets to do just that. She participates in coach development meetings lead by Thrive staff and she has the opportunity to share God’s love with students in the public schools of QwaQwa.

Jwalane is 22 years old and joined Thrive Africa as a Coach in 2007. Her most prized possession is her church because that is where she receives encouragement and has the opportunity to fellowship with other Believers. Jwalane feels that she can deal with anything that comes her way because God lives within her, and He is greater than the one who lives in this world.

Rebecca loves to smile because she knows she is a temple of the Holy Spirit. This attitude flows into her Leadership Summit classes, where she pours into her students, helping them find their God-given purposes in life and teaches them to be good leaders. Since 2007, when she joined Thrive Africa, she has looked forward to the weekly Coach meetings, where she has the opportunity to further develop herself as a leader.

Daniel began working as a Coach with Thrive Africa in 2007. He likes working with Leadership Summit because so many lives have been changed since the program first began. Teaching the students that they can reach their highest potential and destiny is Daniel’s main goal as a Coach. Daniel loves that God created him with a purpose and that is the message he works tirelessly to instill in young people.

Lettia loves to serve other people. It is this attribute that has lead her to work with Leadership Summit as a Core Coach. She works closely with the schools who are currently participating in the Leadership Summit program, staying in contact with them and bridging the gap between school leadership and Leadership Summit staff. She also assists in the recruitment of new schools for participation in the program.

Matlalane is very quiet and reserved but willing to serve Jesus by being His voice to her students. We have been privileged to watch her hunger to know more of God and delight in her saying “Jesus has changed my life!”

Emily is excited about being part of the Thrive team, and says that her favorite part about being a coach is that she is driven to be closer to God. She loves knowing that she has an opportunity to teach spiritual truths to students.

Lerato loves the fact that God guides her and gives her strength when she is down. Her personal statement of faith is: “I can do everything through God who gives me strength.” In Leadership Summit classes, Lerato longs to influence her students’ behavior, telling them that if they live well, their good behavior will unlock locked doors.

Patricia says that due to her involvement as a Coach since 2007, she has become a more disciplined person. The marked difference that coaching has made in her life has even been noticed by her family. Her favorite thing about being a Coach is that she is no longer afraid to speak in front of students. She has also learned more about God and the kind of lifestyle a Christian should demonstrate.

Tshidi started working with Leadership Summit as a Coach in 2007. She is a vibrant young woman who likes to talk and smile, which has a positive effect on each of her classes. She believes that through God anything is possible and knows that He is moving in students’ lives. Tshidi says that it is through her participation in Leadership Summit that she has learned to love her students as if they were her own children.

Joseph has worked with Leadership Summit since 2007. His first priority in life is getting to know different people and sharing the Word of God with them. This priority is evident in his work as a Coach, where he has the opportunity to share the Word of God with students each week. Joseph strives to encourage his students and help them with their problems.

When you first meet Thapelo, his energy and excitement towards life is something you’ll never forget. He joined Thrive Africa in 2008 as a way to preach the Good News. Thapelo loves the outdoors and wants to eventually become a Tour Guide.

Matthew has been working as a Coach since 2007 and brings high levels of excitement to each of his classes. He strives to help his students see the importance of going to church and building a relationship with God. Matthew knows that if he trusts and believes in God with all of his heart, God will use him in great ways.

With a desire to help youth walk through the hardships in life, Anna joined Leadership Summit in 2008. Working as a counselor in the past has prepared her to reach students on a more intimate level. Anna is married and has three children that keep her busy outside of Leadership Summit.

After hearing about Thrive Africa in 2008, Busisiwe became a Coach. As a Sunday School teacher in her church, she is well aware of the struggles that affect her community and believes that everything is possible when you work as a team. Busisiwe is married and has three children.

Lucas joined Leadership Summit in 2007, and has since been given the task of leading seven other Coaches throughout the week, as a Team Leader. His favorite part about being a Coach is working with the students and knowing that what he does makes a difference in their lives. Lucas’ greatest desire for Leadership Summit is that through it, more lives are changed.

Disebo joined Thrive because she loves having the opportunity of telling students that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. She loves God and loves people- so serving as a coach is a perfect fit for her!

Constance joined Leadership Summit in 2008 so that she could work with students, showing and leading them how to have an intimate relationship with the Lord, just as she does. By telling her students that God created them with a purpose in life, she hopes they will grasp depth of God’s love for them.