OUR CAMPUSES

Blessman International operates three vibrant campuses in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Each campus plays a unique role in helping us fulfill our mission of meeting physical needs and sharing the hope of Christ with communities in need. From agricultural innovation to youth discipleship, our campuses are centers of transformation, service, and faith.

Shikwaru Campus

Shikwaru is the hub of our South African operations. It houses our ministry offices and provides a peaceful and inspiring setting for visiting mission teams. The Lodge of Dreams, located on the Shikwaru property, is where most of our mission trip guests stay. Nestled in the natural beauty of South Africa’s open wilderness, the lodge offers a comfortable retreat surrounded by acacia trees and roaming wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might spot a giraffe on your morning walk to grab a cup of coffee. When teams aren’t out serving in the community, they gather here for team devotionals, worship, meals, and chats around the fire pit. This is where lives are changed, stories are shared, and hearts are united for God’s mission.

Del Cramer Children’s Campus & Lighthouse Christian Church

The Del Cramer Campus is the heart of our children’s ministry and home to our flagship feeding and development programs. Here, we serve thousands of meals each week as part of our child sponsorship program. Children who attend receive more than just nourishment. They are supported academically, spiritually, and emotionally by our dedicated staff.

The campus also features our Sports 4 Christ complex, where young athletes gather to compete in soccer and netball while learning about Jesus in a safe and gospel-centered environment. On most days, you’ll find dozens of students laughing, playing, and discovering God’s love through sports.

Also on this campus is Lighthouse Christian Church, a vibrant and growing congregation where the Word of God is preached with boldness and truth. The church is central to our discipleship efforts, reaching not only children but their families and the wider community. In the video below, Lighthouse Church Pastor Jonathan Mkulama shares the powerful story of how he came to faith in Jesus Christ and how God continues to work through his life and ministry today.

Mountain View Farm & Hope Christian Church

Mountain View Farm is a working agricultural campus that supports our ministry in several ways. The farm produces fresh vegetables and eggs for our feeding programs and provides a hands-on agricultural training program to equip locals with sustainable farming practices. We also raise chickens and goats here, contributing both to our food supply and to our vision of long-term food security.

Just a short drive from the farm is Hope Christian Church, a beautiful new building that serves the spiritual needs of the surrounding community. Located next to Sterkrivier Combined School, this church is a beacon of light in the village, welcoming local adults for worship and fellowship. On any given week, more than 380 students attend youth group, where they are discipled and encouraged to grow in their faith.