ABL Annual Training Program (Limited to 12 people ages 18-26)

Would you like to have a meaningful life changing year in 2026 in a special time of getting to know God much better and learning many diverse skills in the year ahead? Commencement date is January 25 2026.

Would you like to go on several tours to various towns and cities throughout South Africa doing programs at churches, schools, prisons, old age homes, orphanages, serving communities and doing mission work?

Would you enjoy a year of getting physically fit and spending time on hikes, cycle tours and camps during the year?

Would you like to earn four internationally recognised certificates

1. Bible Workers Certificate: Work as a Bible worker anywhere in the world
2. AFM Missionary Certificate: Work internationally in various AFM missionary programs
3. Golden Leadership Certificate
4. Community Service Certificate

These are recognised certificates by AFM International, the SDA Conferences and SDA Unions of Africa, providing the student with the credentials to work as a worldwide Missionary or as a Bible Worker for a Church or Conference.

Other courses that may be conducted during the year (subject to circumstances)

1. Medical Ministry and First Aid
2. Nutrition and Cooking
3. Social Media and Website Design
4. Art Design and Music (Learn to play guitar and sing) Piano optional
5. Food Agriculture
6. Entrepreneurship

Each year, we take in new members aged 18 to 26 to join the Abundant Life team for a year for training, service and mission at Abundant Life.  The group receives four months of extensive training (and enjoyable activities) at the beginning of the year to complete their certificate courses and prepare for their service and mission activities during the rest of the year. Experts in each field of training come from all over South Africa to provide the necessary training to ensure that once the members go out, they are thoroughly equipped to spread the gospel and fulfil the mission of Abundant Life.

In the latter part of the year, the group completes several additional courses and activities and tours various parts of the country where outreach programs at schools, institutions, churches and communities are done. We also help facilitate camps, go on hikes, attend camp meetings and visit churches. During this time, you may also expect some fun and games doing activities such as the Amazing Race that help build resourcefulness and self-confidence.

Want to find out more or sign up?  Register your interest above and follow the steps below.

How to sign up for ABL:

• Fill in the Questionnaire and Application form, and send it to us at abladmin@abundant.co.za
• In addition to your Application form, we need a copy of your ID, Matric certificate, and current CV.
• One of the committee members will then organize an interview with you.
• After the interview, your application will be submitted to the committee for approval.
• You will then be notified by a committee member of your approval.

Using the buttons below, download the required documents, fill them in and send the completed files to us at abladmin@abundant.co.za.

NOTE the following points relating to the Debit Order Form:

• The Debit order form is your most important responsibility in terms of funding. 
• The Debit order form must be duplicated and sent to all persons who will be willing to sponsor you for a 12-month period.
• All Debit order forms must be handed in, at the latest, on the date of your arrival at Abundant Life to ensure that the first deduction can be made at the end of January or the beginning of February of that year.
• Your admission will not be possible without the necessary debit order forms from sponsors for the required funds.

Ensure you start working on this debit order matter as soon as you are accepted into the team.