South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa, Prayer and Repentance Movement South Africa has a rich spiritual history that is often overshadowed by its political and social narratives. Yet, long before many of the defining moments in the nation’s political journey, there were powerful seasons of spiritual awakening that transformed communities […]
By Dirk Smith — Originally published in The Christian Post Owning a Bible in Iran can cost you your safety, your freedom and even your life. Akbar’s underground study group learned that the hard way when their quiet Bible meeting ended in a raid, a beating, prison, and the disappearance of two of Akbar’s friends. Christians everywhere […]
I make no apologies for what might seem to many as a provocative title. With all the heat engulfing the Middle East over Iran, I may be accused of stoking the flames. But it’s the truth. And let’s face it, the conflict is basically over the clear threat posed, principally […]
Originally published in The Christian Post YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald says artificial intelligence holds enormous promise. But when it comes to answering questions about God and Scripture, he believes the technology is not yet ready. As the head of the digital Bible platform that now reports more than […]
A collective of young Gospel musicians known as Friends In Sync is preparing to host a powerful live worship recording in Gqeberha (PE) on March 28. The recording titled Altar Moments, is an event that will blend authentic worship with contemporary Gospel music and will hosted at The Church Of […]
Originally published in Worthy News A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new, dramatised documentary by a global mission group. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) produced the film […]
YouVersion, creator of the world’s most popular Bible App, with over a billion installs, has opened a regional hub in South Africa to support the significant Bible engagement momentum already underway across Africa. The opening celebration in Cape Town on February 26 followed a similar celebration in Nairobi, Kenya on […]
SEE ALSO: Middle East crisis debate highlights need for SA Christians to pray, advocate strategically — Marie Sukers The statement below was released today by Shervin Ghorbani, on behalf of the Iranian community in South Africa Today, as Iranians around the world mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, this should […]
Originally published in Charisma Something extraordinary is happening in the heart of Israel — and for many, it feels deeply prophetic. From the Negev Desert, Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem shared with CBN News what he calls a “super exciting” discovery: a tree grown from a 2 000-year-old seed, dating […]
Originally published in Christian Today A bishop from the Confessing Anglican Church (CAC) has called upon His Majesty King Charles III to end the “erosion of Britain’s Christian inheritance” and to live up to his title as “Defender of the Faith”. Ceirion H Dewar is a missionary bishop in the […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Scotland’s Parliament voted on March 17 to reject a bill that would have legalised assisted dying for terminally ill adults, prompting a strong response from leaders of the UK Evangelical Alliance, who said the outcome protects vulnerable people and upholds the value of life. […]
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 week’s podcast Janet Brann-Hollis asks: “How does honour lead to greater revelation?” 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
This week’s podcast deals with the various functions of the prophets, specifically within politics. 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 […]
SEE ALSO: Middle East crisis debate highlights need for SA Christians to pray, advocate strategically — Marie Sukers The statement below was released today by Shervin Ghorbani, on behalf of the Iranian community in South Africa Today, as Iranians around the world mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, this should […]
Originally published in Charisma Something extraordinary is happening in the heart of Israel — and for many, it feels deeply prophetic. From the Negev Desert, Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem shared with CBN News what he calls a “super exciting” discovery: a tree grown from a 2 000-year-old seed, dating […]
SEE ALSO: Iranians in SA ‘grateful’ for few in Parliament with courage to call out brutal Tehran regime Ahead of a debate in Parliament this afternoon on the implications for South Africa of the crisis in the Middle East, Marie Sukers former Member of Parliament and founder of Voice to […]
Originally published in My Christian Daily Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Feb. 26 killed a pastor and abducted other Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria, area residents said. The Rev. Joshua Ajiya of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC) was killed in predominantly Christian Dorowa Maitozo village, Sanga County at about […]
Originally published in Christian Today A bishop from the Confessing Anglican Church (CAC) has called upon His Majesty King Charles III to end the “erosion of Britain’s Christian inheritance” and to live up to his title as “Defender of the Faith”. Ceirion H Dewar is a missionary bishop in the […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Scotland’s Parliament voted on March 17 to reject a bill that would have legalised assisted dying for terminally ill adults, prompting a strong response from leaders of the UK Evangelical Alliance, who said the outcome protects vulnerable people and upholds the value of life. […]
Originally published in The Christian Post YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald says artificial intelligence holds enormous promise. But when it comes to answering questions about God and Scripture, he believes the technology is not yet ready. As the head of the digital Bible platform that now reports more than […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christians have reacted with sadness after members of the House of Lords failed to back amendments that would have removed the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth from the Crime and Policing Bill. Baroness Monckton’s amendment sought to remove clause 208, which contains the decriminalisation […]
By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa, Prayer and Repentance Movement South Africa has a rich spiritual history that is often overshadowed by its political and social narratives. Yet, long before many of the defining moments in the nation’s political journey, there were powerful seasons of spiritual awakening that transformed communities […]
By Dirk Smith — Originally published in The Christian Post Owning a Bible in Iran can cost you your safety, your freedom and even your life. Akbar’s underground study group learned that the hard way when their quiet Bible meeting ended in a raid, a beating, prison, and the disappearance of two of Akbar’s friends. Christians everywhere […]
