Africa School of Missions

ASM library came into existence as a memorial to the founder principal's parents, Dan and Yvonne Alexander. The library is well equipped with around 17 500 volumes of books, journals and periodicals, which provide the staff and candidates with excellent resources. Computers are available in the computer centre for research work, missions' preparation and access to the Internet.

Current participants in the programme come from many different nations. Some have just completed their secondary schooling while others are starting a second career. Living in a community creates special and unique opportunities that could contribute to positive character development that reflects the image of Christ.

ASM is situated 14 km from White River, in the scenic Lowveld region of Mpumalanga, on the Numbi Gate Road to the Kruger National Park. The buildings are set in beautiful grounds. The peaceful location enhances the spiritual atmosphere and a feeling of being close to God.

On Monday, Tuesday and Friday, chapel is the first community event. This includes a time of worship, ministry and preaching. Participants take turns to lead worship and share. Thursday starts with a small group session. Each participant is allocated to a group, which is a time of fellowship within a comfortable environment. Wednesday is utilised for practical ministries. Two afternoons a week is set aside for work duties on campus.

Each participant also has a daily duty for which they are responsible each term. These duties all form part of the voluntary work and ministry that all participants are required to do. Weekends are generally free, though social events may be organised by staff or participants and it is required of all participants to regularly attend a local church.

For sport and recreation purposes there is a swimming pool, two tennis courts, a soccer pitch, table tennis, walking trail, TV, lounge and a pool table available, all of which are regularly used. Several times a year, soccer and volleyball matches are organised against other local teams. The annual tennis tournament is a highlight of the sporting calendar.

Single Ladies:
First years are generally accommodated in the ladies block where there are 12 double rooms. Initially ladies may have to share a room. The rooms are spacious and include a basin, bed, curtains, desk, mirror and chair. There is also a built-in cupboard incorporating four shelves, hanging space and storage space above for each person. Bathroom and laundry facilities are shared.

Single Men:
First years are accommodated in the men's block, which has 12 single rooms. Each includes a bed, desk, chair, blinds, wardrobe and bookshelf. The men also share communal bathroom facilities. There are laundry facilities near the men's block.

Married Couples
Accommodation is in the form of a room with a double bed, two cupboards and an en-suite bathroom. These rooms also have curtains, and may have other furniture items.

Families
If available families have the option of living in a self-catering flat that has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 or 3 bedrooms. You will require your own furniture and cooking utensils. If it is not available you will be accommodates in double rooms with inter-leading doors.

Communal kitchen facilities: Participants share kitchen facilities that are furnished with a stove, fridge and cooking utensils. Participants are required to provide their own crockery and cutlery and to prepare their own meals for breakfast and supper.

Lunch is prepared by ASM staff and all participants and staff share this meal together.