Originally published in God Reports Increased persecution, the election of a Muslim Brotherhood president, and the death of the Coptic Church pope has led to thousands fleeing Egypt in fear of the future. But there have been rays of the light of Jesus breaking through the gloom. Earlier this month […]
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Gospel the anthem at Passion Cape Town
An estimated 20 000 people attended the Passion worship event at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium on Saturday night (October 6). Louis Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Christy Nockels were involved in facilitating the night. However, from the start of the conference the focus was on the heart of God, […]
Singing songs that admonish
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice]“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual […]
SA-born Brenton Brown releases first live solo album, God My Rock
Renowned modern worship songwriter/artist, South African born and bred Brenton Brown, released his fourth full-length album, God My Rock, on October 2 from Integrity. Marking Brenton’s first live solo record and first live worship project since the Vineyard UK’s release of Come Now is the Time and its all time […]
PE pastor scoops US record deal
By Daryn Wood — Walmer Algoa Sun A Port Elizabeth pastor and worship leader has hit the right note after signing an international deal that will see his albums being sold across the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa. Mark Scholtz, 34, returned from Los Angeles last month after […]
Passion Conference breaks age barrier in SA
Strobe lights and a passionate Old Testament scripture reading kicked off the conference in Centurion Wednesday night. Chris Tomlin, an American Christian Contemporary Music Artist, performed as the crowd sang along with him in worship. “I have never worshiped Jesus from a cricket stadium,” Louie Giglio, pastor, speaker and founder […]
New Christian TV series aims to shift mindset on married life in Africa
Building a healthy marriage and raising a strong family takes commitment and black couples in Africa face unique challenges. Renewed Love, a new Christian television series showing on Ezekiel TV at 16h00 on Sundays is all about looking at your love with your spouse with fresh eyes — and it […]
Pastor launches film company to produce “visual sermons”
Originally published in Charisma News Denver Pastor Sun Hui East is doing more than going multimedia with the gospel message—he’s launching a film production company for the sole purpose of distributing full-length, faith-based motion pictures to serve as visual sermons for people who may never darken a local church’s door. […]
WIN free tickets to PASSION in Durban, Cape Town
Hey guys in Durban and Cape Town, we are pleased to invite you to enter our Gateway News Passion Giveaway Competition, with free tickets up for grabs for Passion Durban on October 2 and Passion Cape Town on October 6. Enter now to be in the running for two free […]
Bob Dylan’s latest album confirms Christian faith
Originally published in God Reports Bob Dylan has just released his 35th studio album, full of references to his Christian faith. Dr A T Bradford, author of the book Dylan, Depression and Faith, analyzed Dylan’s previous works and found numerous references to the Bible and to active Christian faith. Dr […]