South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Q: My spouse and I have been thinking about starting a family, but we’re nervous about taking the plunge. Do kids really change your life – and your marriage – as much as people say they do? Graeme: The short answer: yes. Children will change your life. Initially it will […]
By AJ Nolte and Jules Gomes and Gerald McDermott — Originally published in The Christian Post The July 13, 2026 vote of the Church of England’s General Synod that effectively declared Israel to be guilty of genocide and settler colonialism denies both history and facts on the ground. The majority of world […]
The bishops of the Church of England who backed a plainly antisemitic document need to repent and perhaps take note of a significant predecessor’s thoughts on the subject. Kairos Palestine II, which purports to express solidarity with suffering Palestinian Christians, shows no understanding of God’s long-term plans for Israel, whom […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Canadian Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen has died after a short battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 60. Doerksen was one of the most influential worship songwriters in the world. His songs, including ‘Refiner’s fire’, ‘Come, now is […]
Nations at a Crossroads — a free event at Wingate Country Club, Pretoria on Saturday July 25 — is a call to Christians in South Africa to “become involved in the solutions for our country”, says economist and author Dr Arno van Niekerk who is one of the event speakers. […]
By Gerda Potgieter, Devoted Magazine More than 6 000 young people from across South Africa and neighbouring countries gathered at the KwaSizabantu Mission Station in Kranskop from June 30 to July for the mid-year Youth Conference. The theme “Above all else, guard your heart” encouraged attendees to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue spiritual growth […]
Originally published in Christian Daily A Reformed pastor in Switzerland has been running weekly devotionals inside the video game Minecraft, drawing about 20 participants per session — roughly half of whom have no prior connection to the church. Florian Homberger, 43, leads the Protestant parish of Müllheim in the canton […]
By AJ Nolte and Jules Gomes and Gerald McDermott — Originally published in The Christian Post The July 13, 2026 vote of the Church of England’s General Synod that effectively declared Israel to be guilty of genocide and settler colonialism denies both history and facts on the ground. The majority of world […]
Originally published in The Christian Post. Archaeologists recently unearthed charred wooden remains from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem, according to a Monday report. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced that IAA and Tel Aviv University archaeologists discovered large wooden beams during an excavation that showed evidence of fire damage, presumably from […]
Originally published in American Faith An initiative to withhold aid from Nigeria until it stops violence against Christians has passed in the House of Representatives. The amendment is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Rep Greg Steube (R-FL) celebrated the […]
Originally published in Christian Today International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its 2026 Global Persecution Index (GPI), a report that details the plight of persecuted Christians around the globe. The report looks at over 20 countries, most of which are in Africa or Asia, and shines a spotlight on three […]
Originally published in His Kingdom Prophecy Two days ago on June 26, 2026, I was taken into a powerful Vision Encounter as I was seeking The LORD concerning the Ekklesia and the uproar of Nations. And as I prayed in The Spirit, I was taken into a Vision of Ezekiel 37. […]
“South Africa, you are in a season of decision and you will decide between the glorious future I have prepared for you and the ones others have prepared for you. For I say this is the time for South Africa to arise and escape like a bird from the net […]
During the Second World War, Britain and her allies relied on essential cargo carried by supply ships across the Atlantic. The crossing was perilous, particularly through a stretch known as the Black Pit that lay beyond the range of support aircraft. Without aerial cover, ships were vulnerable to attack by […]
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 […]
Crosswalk Africa evangelist Reini Coetzee who arrived in Tanzania on Sunday July 19 continues to be amazed by how God has been going ahead of him on his mission trek from Cape Town to Jerusalem. In an interview last week he said he did not expect his time in Tanzania […]
Mission-minded Christians from across nations, cultures and ministry contexts will converge on OM Base, Kabwe, Zambia, from August 20 to 23 for Love Africa 2026 — a gathering dedicated to collaboration, mobilisation and commissioning. The conference theme, “God’s Mission, Our Collaboration,” is rooted in 1 Corinthians 3:8–9: The one who […]
Crosswalk Africa evangelist Reini Coetzee has reached Tanzania, the fifth country in his mission trek from Cape Town to Jerusalem. Wheeling his wooden cross from Malawi into Tanzania at the Sengwe border crossing on Sunday was like entering a “new spiritual gate”, he said, referring to the unique spiritual atmosphere […]
Originally published in CBN A global prayer movement is crying out on behalf of Nigeria’s Christians as the West African country has become the most violent spot in the world for Christians. In 2025 alone, more than 3 500 Christians were killed at the hands of Islamic militants. Reports indicate that the […]
By CBN Southern Africa This Mandela Week, 67 men and women from the remote village of Zithulele in the Eastern Cape received a life-changing gift: the restoration of their sight. For many of the beneficiaries, years of living with cataracts have meant losing their independence, mobility, and ability to care […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily A TV ministry has issued an official statement after its televangelist founders announced that they are divorcing after 34 years of marriage. Two of South Africa’s best known televangelists, André and Jenny Roebert, are divorcing after 34 years of marriage. The international boards overseeing Faith […]
Q: My spouse and I have been thinking about starting a family, but we’re nervous about taking the plunge. Do kids really change your life – and your marriage – as much as people say they do? Graeme: The short answer: yes. Children will change your life. Initially it will […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Canadian Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen has died after a short battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 60. Doerksen was one of the most influential worship songwriters in the world. His songs, including ‘Refiner’s fire’, ‘Come, now is […]
By AJ Nolte and Jules Gomes and Gerald McDermott — Originally published in The Christian Post The July 13, 2026 vote of the Church of England’s General Synod that effectively declared Israel to be guilty of genocide and settler colonialism denies both history and facts on the ground. The majority of world […]
The bishops of the Church of England who backed a plainly antisemitic document need to repent and perhaps take note of a significant predecessor’s thoughts on the subject. Kairos Palestine II, which purports to express solidarity with suffering Palestinian Christians, shows no understanding of God’s long-term plans for Israel, whom […]
