Testimony

Testimonies

Stories from those who have walked the ROOTED journey and seen the Lord shape their lives.

A Story from the ROOTED Journey

ROOTED is best understood through the lives of those who have walked the journey.

In this testimony, Aline reflects on her time in ROOTED and shares how the Lord used the journey to give her practical tools for everyday life with Jesus — including devotion to Scripture, learning to hear God’s voice, and walking in relationship with leadership.

Now back home in the Netherlands, she shares how those “basic building blocks” have continued to shape her walk with God beyond her year in South Africa.

“I look back now and I can see how God has grown me, especially in the hard times… it grows your roots deeper.”
— Aline, ROOTED 2024

Stories Shaped by Our Pillars

Every ROOTED story is unique, but many of the same themes appear again and again. These testimonies give a glimpse of how the Lord uses the pillars of ROOTED to shape students’ lives, deepen their walk with Jesus, and teach them to follow Him in everyday life.

A Deeper ROOTED Story

For a deeper look into one student’s journey, watch Karlien’s story as she reflects on how the Lord met her and began a transforming work in her life through ROOTED.

Could This Be Your Story?

Every story shared here began with a simple yes — a willingness to step into a season of formation and trust God with the process.

If these testimonies resonate with you, we invite you to take a next step in your own journey.

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