This year, we are excited to announce that ELEV8 2026 will be taking place in two incredible cities — Durban, South Africa in July 2026 and Greenville, North Carolina in September 2026. For us, this is a truly significant moment. It marks the first time ELEV8 will be hosted on two different continents. What makes this even more special is that we are bringing these two cities together for one shared purpose: to elevate the King. For those who are new to Elev8, it is an annual

2025: A Year of Faith in Action 2025 was a full year for Elev8 — full because people kept showing up. Volunteers, churches, and ordinary people from Greenville, North Carolina and Durban, South Africa gave their time, their strength, and their hearts to serve others. This work didn’t happen because it was easy or planned perfectly. It happened because people chose to say yes. Serving Together: Thank You to Our Volunteers in Greenville & Durban South Africa Many of these volun

Durban, South Africa – November 23, 2025 Sometimes all God needs is what’s already in our hands. The story of the boy with the five loaves and two fish reminds us that even the smallest offering, when placed in Jesus’ hands, can feed and bless many. Our Toy Drive began ten years ago with a simple goal: to bring joy to children within Durban, South Africa during the Christmas season. In those early years, we had little—just a few toys, a handful of volunteers, and hearts re

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Welcome to The Elevated Life blog by Jason D.! Throughout the years, I've had the privilege of traveling to various countries, earning...