Knysna
GARDEN ROUTE | SOUTH AFRICA
The Mello Family
Caleb, Terrah, Levi, Chloe & Lily
We are originally from Tallahassee, Florida, USA, and have served as cross-cultural ministry workers in Knysna, South Africa since 2016.
Our ministry, alongside the Knysna Hope church-planting team, is primarily to leverage business and music for the sake Christ’s name among the nations. As we help plant and strengthen gospel-centered local churches, we seek to mobilise the South African church to the mission of God.
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Ministries
As a registered Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa, Knysna Hope’s mission is to be a platform for building redemptive relationships, through edifying and equipping initiatives and leadership development, in order to plant and grow biblical churches.
Caleb serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Knysna Hope, while Terrah coordinates multiple outreach initiatives, particularly through music education (especially at Riverwood School) and our teen girls ministry.
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CORNERSTONE
FELLOWSHIP | KNYSNA
Cornerstone Fellowship Church was started from a bible study in our home and through an organic process of growing together, a new, gospel-centered local church was born. Cornerstone’s mission is to glorify God by being disciples who make disciples of all nations.
Caleb serves as one of Cornerstone’s elders (sermons available via the church website below), Terrah helps with the ladies and children’s ministries, and together we lead the worship service and develop our church’s music ministry.
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Partner with us
Our ministry in South Africa depends entirely on financial support from individuals and organisations. Any size gift is crucially important, but we are in particular need of committed monthly support. We would be honored to partner with you in this effort.
* Global Service Network is member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (EFCA) which serves as a monitoring agency to ensure that non-profit Christian ministries maintain the highest ethical standards. Voluntary ECFA membership requires full financial disclosure and the exercise of sound fundraising practices.
Contact Us
Email: ctmello@mellos4knysna.com
Caleb WhatsApp +27 (79) 837-7752
Caleb USA +1 (850) 291-2309
Terrah WhatsApp +27 (79) 809-9895
USA Mailing Address
902 Texas Ave
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
South Africa Mailing Address
13 Caroline Crescent
Rexford, Knysna 6571
Western Cape, South Africa
Sending Church
First Baptist Church
Tallahassee, Florida, USA