South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
In the six months since the Biden administration removed Nigeria from its list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC)—which identifies those in severe violations of religious freedom—religious violence has continued to surge across the region. Last week’s gruesome stoning and burning of Nigerian Christian college student, Deborah Samuel, by extremist […]
Originally published in Relevant M.I.A., one of the coolest and most revolutionary artists of her generation, has had a spiritual transformation. In a conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam said that she had a vision of Jesus in 2017 that convinced her to become a Christian. “Since then, […]
A feeling of immense joy flooded the Vuyisile Mini Square (Market Square) in front of the City Hall in Gqeberha (PE) as Christians from all walks of life came together to worship and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ, our King, reports PEFM 87.6 who hosted the event today. Although […]
This is post 19 of 19 in the series “Our big God adventure” Our big God adventure: Episode 1 — God saves us and delivers me from racism Our big God adventure: Episode 2 — God sends three angels Our big God adventure: Episode 3 — A ‘scary’ woman takes […]
A grieving father who lost his young daughter on Tuesday in the horrific shooting which claimed 21 lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, told CNN his child “died trying to save her classmates.” Angel Garza told CNN’s Anderson Cooper his child, Amerie Jo Garza, 10, whom he described as “the sweetest […]
A three-member task group of Dutch Reformed Church leaders from Namibia spent 15 hours in talks with senior DRC leaders in South Africa last week over differences that threaten to divide the denomination. The consultations were a sequel to a March ultimatum by the Namibian synod, giving the DRC leadership […]
Originally published in The Christian Post The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted on Monday to allow ministers and deacons to marry same-sex couples. By a vote of 274 to 136, ministers and deacons in the reformed Calvinist denomination can now apply to become authorised celebrants to conduct […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Joel Taylor, the CEO of Bethel Music, has announced he is stepping down as leader of the label and worship movement. Bethel Music originated out of Bethel Church in Redding, California in 2009 but it has only grown in popularity in recent years with […]
Churches, youth groups, schools and home groups are invited to be part of the relaunch of the Godly Revolution praise, worship and youth leadership fest via live streaming on Friday June 17. Covid restrictions mean that only 650 people can attend the live event at Choose Life Church in Moreleta […]
Originally published in Christian Today Martine from Burkina Faso lost her home and most of her family to Islamist militants. Her first thought: “I hope the killers come to know Jesus.” The day her church was attacked, Martine remembers how, at the end of the service, her pastor had asked […]
