For many years André felt God’s calling him to help those who experience unwanted same-sex attraction and their loved ones, and to educate the religious and secular communities about the facts of homosexuality. He is also passionate about building bridges between the religious community and the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community.

Mr. Bekker obtained a Diploma in Theology from Glenvar Bible College, a Certificate in Theology from Die Teologiese Seminarium Van die Baptiste, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pretoria, and received his Certification as a Sexual Reorientation Coach through the International Healing Foundation.

André started his own healing journey in 2002 after being a missionary for several years, followed with a position with a financial institution. In June 2004, he married his wife Lina, and became a step-dad to her two sons. From 2009, André felt led by God to initiate a chapter of IHF in South Africa. He officially became the Director of the International Healing Foundation, South Africa, on the 1st of February 2010.

Mr. Bekker resides with his family in Kempton Park, Gauteng Province, South Africa, from where he also runs the South African office of the International Healing Foundation.