South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
There is growing evidence that Christian support for Israel in their hour of need is encouraging Jewish people to consider Jesus and the New Testament. As the horror of war on seven fronts has held the nation in a constant state of tension and fear, God has been moving powerfully […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Those who identify as non-religious experience a lower level of human flourishing than the general public, while practicing Christians enjoy the most flourishing, according to a new report. The latest installment of the State of the Bible USA 2024 report, released by the American Bible Society on Thursday, […]
What a beautiful scripture in John 14:27. We are living in a world that is full of turmoil, and fear, and anger, and especially confusion. People are not knowing what to do, where to go and what’s going to happen the next day. The Lord says to us very clearly: […]
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! It was a quiet weekday morning when I first met Nickey Ras — vibrant […]
A recently unveiled exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, is showcasing what is believed to be the world’s oldest Jewish book. The 12.7cm by 12.7cm book was unearthed in Afghanistan and is comprised of Sabbath morning prayers, poems that tie back to the Old Testament, and […]
Orignally published in CBN TikTok sensation Forrest Frank is taking the Christian music industry by storm with his feel-good songs that celebrate God’s goodness and blessings. The 29-year-old was recently named GMA Dove Award New Artist of the Year, and he told the audience that while he is thankful for […]
An inaugural South Africa — Israel Prayer Breakfast to pray for the healing and restoration of SA’s relationship with Israel will take place in Pretoria on Monday October 7. The prayer initiative is being launced 50 years after the Yom Kippur War which started on October 6 1973 and on […]
Originally published in Faithwire A Christian man in the UK has been convicted for silently praying just inside what had been dubbed a “buffer zone” at an abortion clinic in Bournemouth in November 2022. Adam Smith-Connor, a British military veteran and a father of two, was sentenced Wednesday to a […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A new church in Ibiza is using house music to reach the island’s partygoers and has already celebrated its first baptism, just days after its official launch. Ibiza Lighthouse Church, the only English-speaking church on the island, held its first service on Sunday, attracting […]
Originally published in All Israel News Despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with siren alerts blaring in parts of Israel on a daily basis, the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem expects to welcome hundreds of Christians from around 50 nations for its annual […]
Originally published in Persecution.org Christians in Chhattisgarh, India, formed a 130km human chain to protest inaction against a member of the legislative assembly who made derogatory remarks about Jesus and conversions to Christianity in a public speech. When a video of the speech made by Raimunia Bhagat went viral on […]
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 week’s Transforming A Nation podcast, Janet Brann-Hollis reflects on on the strategies of terrorism against the Church and how we can stand and be counted! 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
In this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast, Janet Brann-Hollis focuses on the rise of Islam and the response of Christians to this growing power. 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
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 […]
Originally published in Faithwire A Christian man in the UK has been convicted for silently praying just inside what had been dubbed a “buffer zone” at an abortion clinic in Bournemouth in November 2022. Adam Smith-Connor, a British military veteran and a father of two, was sentenced Wednesday to a […]
Originally published in Christian Today Western countries are being asked to protect religious freedom, including for people of faith who hold traditional views on marriage and sexuality. Meeting in Berlin recently, religious freedom experts from around the world raised concerns about “increasing intolerance” towards people of faith in Europe and […]
Originally published in Religious News Service The United Methodist Church in Liberia has been roiled in recent days over its position on marriage for same-sex couples after the global denomination, based in the United States, voted to strike a 40-year-old condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document. Clergy and lay […]
In today’s Kingfisher FM podcast, Leon Slabbert, a prominent butchery owner in Nelson Mandela Bay, shares lessons that he has learned for success in business and in life. He says that discovering that Jesus left His Holy Spirit with us to talk to us and guide us in our ordinary, […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A new church in Ibiza is using house music to reach the island’s partygoers and has already celebrated its first baptism, just days after its official launch. Ibiza Lighthouse Church, the only English-speaking church on the island, held its first service on Sunday, attracting […]
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 […]
Originally published in All Israel News Despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with siren alerts blaring in parts of Israel on a daily basis, the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem expects to welcome hundreds of Christians from around 50 nations for its annual […]
There is growing evidence that Christian support for Israel in their hour of need is encouraging Jewish people to consider Jesus and the New Testament. As the horror of war on seven fronts has held the nation in a constant state of tension and fear, God has been moving powerfully […]
This week we launch an inspiring new series about Anchor of Hope, an amazing Christian non profit that positively impacts lives and communities in Bloemfontein and surrounds. We begin at the beginning. Anchor of Hope is highly effective at what it does – restore dignity and purpose to lives 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! It was a quiet weekday morning when I first met Nickey Ras — vibrant […]
