Jaco Booyens

Pastor, Mercy Culture Washington D.C. & Founder, Jaco Booyens Ministries

Jaco Booyens is the founder and CEO of Jaco Booyens Ministries, which works to prevent human trafficking through awareness, survivor restoration, and policy advocacy. A filmmaker and speaker, he directed the feature film 8 Days and has spent decades confronting sexual exploitation after his sister survived sex trafficking. Born in South Africa and now an American citizen, he partners with law enforcement, legislators, and educators through his ministry’s prevention and restoration work. He also serves as a pastor at Mercy Culture Washington D.C.