The Church Was Never Meant to Be Open Only on Sundays.
My Family First Community Development equips churches and believers to become agents of change — integrating Christ’s love into the spiritual, social, economic, educational, physical, and family life of communities so that they flourish.
Too Many Churches Are Almost Irrelevant During the Week
Churches open their doors on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights… then remain largely silent while families around them struggle with hunger, loneliness, broken relationships, unsupervised children, and lack of practical support.
The result? The Church is often seen as disconnected from the real needs of the community.
We Desire to See Christ’s Love Integrated into Every Aspect of Life
My Family First Community Development exists so that the Church becomes a living force for community flourishing — engaging the spiritual, social, economic, cultural, emotional, physical, moral, educational, and family dynamics of every individual and community.
We Are an Enabling Partner for Churches & Community Organisations
We are a non-profit branch specifically designed to help churches, nonprofits, and community organisations move from good intentions to real, sustained action.
- • Leadership training
- • Administrative support (grant applications, SARS compliance, NPO regulations)
- • Marketing support
- • Identifying grant opportunities
- • Do-It-Yourself Grant Preparedness
- • Online Grant Readiness Training & Grant Writing
- • One-on-one coaching
- • Mentorship for newly started nonprofits
- • Online and in-person trainings
Affiliate membership: R99 per month (individuals & nonprofits)
Why Churches and Believers Choose Us
For Pastors & Church Leaders
- Turn your church into a visible community development hub
- Equip members with ready-made, high-quality projects
- Demonstrate relevance beyond Sunday services
- Attract new people through practical love in action
- Strengthen your church’s reputation and influence
- Access ongoing administrative and grant support
For Individual Christians
- You don’t need a title or a big team to start
- Receive a complete professional toolkit
- Make a tangible difference in your neighbourhood
- Grow in leadership and purpose
- Join a movement of believers transforming communities
Everything You Need to Launch High-Impact Community Projects
Each Project in a Box includes: Full business plan • Organisation profile • Website • Social media handles • Director training manual • Marketing tools • Logo • Non-profit registration support
Affiliate / Member: R5,000 | Non-Affiliate: R7,000
1. Community Vegetable Garden Project
Families and church members grow fresh food together while learning nutrition and food security. High visibility, low cost, strong community ownership.
2. Family Counselling & Listening Circles
Safe, facilitated spaces for emotional support, basic counselling, and referral pathways. Builds trust and addresses mental health needs.
3. Children’s Daycare / Safe Care Hub
Safe, structured daytime care for young children while parents work or attend programmes. Strong entry point for family engagement.
4. Adult & Aged Daycare / Companionship Centre
Daytime care, stimulation, and companionship for the elderly and vulnerable adults. Reduces isolation and demonstrates practical love.
5. After-School & Homework Support Hub
Supervised space for children to complete homework, receive tutoring, and wait safely for parents. Directly supports educational outcomes.
6. Orphanages
Structured, loving residential care environments for children without parental care, rooted in family values and long-term support.
7. Temporary Shelter
Short-term safe accommodation and support for individuals and families in crisis while longer-term solutions are found.
8. O’BOYS! Becoming Men
An initiative aimed at raising boys aged 7–21 to become responsible men through mentoring, life skills, character formation, and practical guidance.
9. O’GIRLS! Becoming Women
An initiative aimed at raising girls aged 7–21 to become responsible women through mentoring, life skills, character formation, and practical guidance.
10. Neighbourhood Mutual Care Network
Organised system where neighbours support one another during crises (illness, funerals, food shortages, etc.).
11. Elevated Widowhood
Initiative that walks with widows through their loss and transitions them into a place of strength, support, and renewed purpose.
12. Soup Kitchen
Consistent, dignified meal provision that meets immediate physical needs while opening doors for deeper relationship and support.
13. Youth Center
A safe, structured space for young people to grow in character, skills, leadership, and purpose through mentoring, life skills, recreation, and positive community.
Simple. Practical. Supported.
- Choose your project
- Visit the project landing page for full details
- Select Affiliate or Public pricing
- Receive the complete toolkit + training
- Launch in your church or community
- Access ongoing coaching and administrative support
The Time for the Church to Act Is Now
You already have the people, the buildings, and the calling. We give you the tools.