South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Church leaders everywhere, as well as national heads of state, should learn the lesson from the ignominious downfall of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. For he touched the apple of God’s eye and has severely injured, not only himself, but the worldwide institution he has led. Though his alleged cover-up […]
Q: Our son is matriculating, and we’re really struggling with what his next step should be. We want to offer him the prospect of a bright future, but formal education has never been his forte. He’s very gifted mechanically and enthusiastically works on our cars and projects around the house. […]
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! Today, as I prepared tomorrow’s journal prompt for the “21-Day Biblical Affirmation Journey” with […]
By Hannah Viviers — Sponsored post — From February 3 to February 10, 2025, detox coach and author of Detoxxed, Hannah Viviers, will be hosting a Juicing and Body Cleanse Retreat at Ocean Grove Guesthouse, Munster Beach, South Africa. Below is Hannah’s story of overcoming chronic illness and infertility, and […]
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! Today, as I prepared tomorrow’s journal prompt for the “21-Day Biblical Affirmation Journey” with […]
Originally published in The Christian Post The Recording Academy announced nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Thursday, with Christian and Gospel artists such as Bethel Music, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans and newcomer Forest Frank receiving nods. Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson, alongside CeCe Winans, were nominated for the live rendition […]
Report by Divine Restoration Ministries Divine Restoration Ministries, Bloemfontein organised a non-denominational event called City Revival at the Castle Deck, Free State Rugby Stadium on October 25. God called His sons and daughters to rise up and demonstrate His love and power to this generation. The Body of Christ gathered […]
Amsterdam’s central Dam Square, which was the epicentre of violent, antisemitic attacks on hundreds of Israeli soccer fans last week, last night once again became a place of worship and prayer for Israel. For two and a quarter hours last night, Christians participated in a beautiful time of worshiping Jesus, […]
Originally published in FaithPot In a powerful outreach event at a Las Vegas maximum security prison, 110 incarcerated women accepted Jesus and found new life through baptism, led by the God Behind Bars ministry team and bestselling author Jennie Allen. God’s love has the power to change lives, even in […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Bethel Church in Redding, California, USA, led by senior leader Bill Johnson, has officially launched a new church plant in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made during a worship service on November 3, where Johnson, along with Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader, and other […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News The Most Rev Justin Welby has resigned his position as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury after a report into a prolific child abuser led to accusations of a Church of England cover-up. Archbishop Justin said he “must take personal and institutional responsibility” over his inaction […]
In this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast Janet Brann-Hollis talks about the activity of the Spirit of Herod in the world today and how to overcome it and rise up into your God-given destiny. Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube […]
In this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast Janet Brann-Hollis discusses the principle of the wineskin in government. Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hLMkCPnQ9TfBC-mbDNiUw
The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Gospel of salvation are not two separate entities, says Janet Brann-Hollis in this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast. She says: “We have separated them, yet they are partners. God wants to advance His Kingdom through a revolutionary Gospel, with signs and wonders, the next […]
In this video, Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) executive director Michael Swain and FOR SA attorney Liesl Pretorius delve deeper into why FOR SA believes that the controversial bill is a thinly veiled threat to religious freedom. Last week Gateway News published an article by FOR SA explaining the […]
US missionary pilot Ryan Koher, 33 who was provisionally released from prison in Mozambique last week, together with two South Africans, WJ du Plessis, 77, and Eric Dry, 65, has shared a video in which he thanks Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) co-workers and others who have prayed for him and […]
Africa Christian Action produced the video below to capture their recent 2023 March for Life to Parliament and prayer vigil and repentance service outside the gates of Parliament. They have held these events every year on the anniversary of the legislation of abortion on demand in South Africa on February […]
Church leaders everywhere, as well as national heads of state, should learn the lesson from the ignominious downfall of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. For he touched the apple of God’s eye and has severely injured, not only himself, but the worldwide institution he has led. Though his alleged cover-up […]
In Part 1 of this series we tell the story of the unlikely beginning of a Christian non profit in Bloemfontein called Anchor of Hope. In this episode we look at a transformative turning point which saw Anchor of Hope change its model and its founder, Boeta Swart, change his […]
By Open Doors Southern Africa With World Children’s Day, which is celebrated on Wednesday November 20, to commemorate the United Nations 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the Child, the spotlight falls again on children worldwide and improving their welfare. It is, therefore, shocking to learn that the persecution of […]
By Hannah Viviers — Sponsored post — From February 3 to February 10, 2025, detox coach and author of Detoxxed, Hannah Viviers, will be hosting a Juicing and Body Cleanse Retreat at Ocean Grove Guesthouse, Munster Beach, South Africa. Below is Hannah’s story of overcoming chronic illness and infertility, and […]
Amsterdam’s central Dam Square, which was the epicentre of violent, antisemitic attacks on hundreds of Israeli soccer fans last week, last night once again became a place of worship and prayer for Israel. For two and a quarter hours last night, Christians participated in a beautiful time of worshiping Jesus, […]
Statement by South African Council of Churches The South African Council of Churches (SACC), in its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 8 November, noted with deep concern the current political crisis in Mozambique following the national elections. The results thereof are being contested by some parties who have participated […]
Originally published in FaithPot In a powerful outreach event at a Las Vegas maximum security prison, 110 incarcerated women accepted Jesus and found new life through baptism, led by the God Behind Bars ministry team and bestselling author Jennie Allen. God’s love has the power to change lives, even in […]
Philip Rosenthal, director of ChristianView Network has called on Christians to prioritise participating in public consultations on the controversial Marriage Bill, which are due to start on November 18 and 19 in Gauteng – and at dates yet to be announced in other provinces. (See schedule below with updated info […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Bethel Church in Redding, California, USA, led by senior leader Bill Johnson, has officially launched a new church plant in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made during a worship service on November 3, where Johnson, along with Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader, and other […]
There is an exponentially-accelerating force for global societal and organisational change. From this realisation has come a call for more holistic leadership that integrates the three fundamental arenas that define the essence of human existence — the body, soul, and spirit. Spiritual leadership is one of the leadership traits that […]
