About us
a Christian non-profit organisation
We empower disciples on the ground to become disciple makers amongst there own people.
Our Story
DEGNOS is a a missionary organization that works in the North East of Namibia amongst the SAN / Bushman people
History
In 1961 the mission to the SAN was born……
Who do we serve
We serve the four San people groups in the North Eastern Sector of Namibia
Where we work
We work with the local believers in their respective villages
What we believe
Our Lord Jesus has sent us to this world so that the world can be saved by Him
This is one of the things we do best
Mobilize the body of Christ to be disciple makers
What we do!
Good News in words and deeds; Foster independent congregations; Encourage independent communities; Mentor and develop San church leaders; Working at breaking the poverty cycle.
Administration
DEGNOS is a conduit for the four San / Bushman congregations and the community development projects. Responsible for the accounting records, financial controls and fund raising.
Agriculture Projects
We assist communities in becoming self sufficient through agricultural projects .
Church planting
Our aim is to plant a fully functional church in each of the 140 villages we serve.
Comercial projects
DEGNOS assists local s in various trade initiatives as a way of combatting poverty
congregation development
We aim to develop local church members and church leaders so that each congregation are served by trained shepperds
The only effective way to break the poverty cycle is through education. Find out how we go about it to break the poverty cycle.
Get Involved
Explore the many ways that you can get involved with the mission to the San
pray for us
The biggest favor you can do for us is to pray for our work.
If you would like to receive our weekly prayer requests on What’s-app please send a message to +264813612480
visit us
Come visit us and experience first hand what we do and where we work.
Please contact us for more information
volunteer
Do you have a calling for mission work?
Think about joining us as a volunteer
Please contact us!
Fianacial support
We are 100% dependent on donations from fellow believers and churches.
Please ask the Lord if you should be financially involved in this work
Have a look at our people.
Congregations
Dont’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
The Tsumkwe congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia serves the +_ 6000 people of the Ju//oansi people.
DRC Congregation
The Luhebu North Congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia serves the !Kung people.
DRC Congregation
The Western Caprivi Congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia serves the Kwê people.
DRC Congregation
The Wildevy Congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia serves the Hai//om people.
DRC Congregation
Corporate Governance
Our Team
Andries and Tracey Gous
Servants at DEGNOS
San Pastors
Rev. Lucas Janse van Vuuren
Volunteer teacher
Mrs. Poppie Haremses
Pastor, Care Taker and matron of the Degnos Center
Rev. Isaac Chameia
Congregation Development Officer
ECD Teachers
DEGNOS Pre-School Teachers
Mrs. Riana van Zyl
DEGNOS Education Coordinator
Latest news from our blog
Follow us and read about and watch the amazing things that God is doing with his church among these 1st people of this world.
Accomodation
Stay in one of the DEGNOS self catering establishments and help support the mission to the San
Tsumkwe
Mangetti Duin
Grootfontein
