A global faith-based movement born in Cape Town, South Africa — empowering Gen Z to live with purpose, build authentic community, and become the church they were designed to be.
M. Klaas is the founder and visionary behind Life by Design Cells. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, M. Klaas started this movement with a God-given conviction: that Gen Z does not need another programme — they need authentic, Spirit-led community that meets them where they are.
What began as a single cell group has grown into a global movement with an audacious goal — reaching 5 Million young people through the 5-Hub model: Faith, Career, Health, Finance, and Community. Every cell, every hub, and every resource traces back to this founding vision.
Life by Design Cells operates as a decentralised, multiplication-driven movement where every member is a potential leader and every cell can become many. This is not a franchise. It is a family — founded on Acts 5:42 and built for this generation.
To reach 5 Million Gen Z believers worldwide through cell-based discipleship, leadership multiplication, and the 5-Hub model — transforming every area of life for the glory of God.
Small groups of 5 to 12 believers meeting weekly in homes, campuses, and communities. Every cell is a family, every leader is being raised, and every gathering is designed for multiplication.
Every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus — Acts 5:42. This is the heartbeat of Life by Design Cells.
From Cape Town to cities across the globe — Life by Design Cells is expanding through organic multiplication, leadership pipelines, and a digital-first platform that equips leaders everywhere.
Every cell covers five life dimensions — because faith touches everything.