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White River

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 (NASB)

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About White River

Assisting Pastor Surprise Sithole in leading the churches of South Africa and Swaziland, a fiery group of national pastors and missionaries gather monthly to receive God’s heart for the nations.
In 2003, we planted a church in the impoverished township of Backdoor outside of White River/Mombela, South Africa. From that one church, the transforming power of God has forever impacted the community and launched a ministry center committed to the core values of Iris Global.

Our team prays and plans for local and national outreaches, conferences, church planting, etc. seeks to strengthen, disciple and empower the local churches to exalt Jesus in all ways and to care for orphans and vulnerable people in their own areas.

Michael’s Children Village
We are raising up a generation of African children of purity, passion, and purpose through family-based care and community transformation.
[Sponsor a child through our Stop for The One sponsorship program]

Village Of Hope
In the heart of the Backdoor community, we have a ministry center called Village of Hope where we host many programs, including: discipleship classes, the Jabulile Preschool, the HEM Project (sewing ministry). The primary focus is providing a safe refuge for all local children and to empower children and adults to live God’s destinies for their lives.

Get Involved

Contact us at iriswhiteriver@gmail.com for more information about how you can help and to learn about current projects.

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Iris Fathers and Sons Camp 2025

Iris Fathers and Sons Camp is an event that gathers local pastors and leaders from different communities in our area in a beautiful place called "Ons Plek" in Hazyview. Each Leader/Father gathered 5 boys aging from 13 to 17 years old from their neighbourhood and brought them together to the camp. This ti...

Young Gifted Harvesters.

Young Gifted Harvesters is a group of young people that belong to Partners in Harvest - Iris Africa Church in South Africa. Established in 2021 under the leadership of our Youth Apostles Windile and Monalisa Maphanga. This group of young people have been gathering weekly to pray, worship and praise God...

Iris Harvest Bible College

Iris Harvest Bible College is a theological institution that was started by Pastor Surprise and Tryphina Sithole in 2003. It has grown over the years and has equipped many leaders within South Africa and nearby countries. More than 500 students has been graduated in the past 20 years. We’ve had the privi...

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Loving people on the streets of Nelspruit.

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New beginning of Jabulile Preschool.

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HS 25- Into the Fire...