South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Elizabeth Kendall — Originally published in Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin This Saturday, February 25, Nigeria’s presidential election will be held amidst soaring ethno-religious tensions, gross insecurity and the threat of widespread election-related violence. Nigeria has a population of 220 million, around half of whom identify as Christian. Those most at risk are minority […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett — Originally published in The Christian Post The Jesus Movement was one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century, leaving an undeniable imprint on culture, music and most notably, the Church and evangelism. But it hasn’t been at the forefront of film and movies […]
Originally published in Christian Today A Catholic who spent more than three years in jail on a baseless blasphemy charge had to pay an exorbitant amount of bail for release this month, just one example of gross injustices against him and other Christians, his attorney said. The maximum amount for […]
The current move of God on university campuses in parts of America is genuine but it is not meant to be just a social media spectacle we talk about, warns US pastor Dr Knyan Bridges in a message he posted on YouTube yesterday. “I’m in no way addressing the leaders […]
Compiled from articles in CBN News, Church Leaders, The Christian Post and Relevant Magazine After a weekend of massive crowds at the Asbury University revival, with a 4km backup of cars entering Wilmore, Kentucky and five overflow buildings opened on the grounds, steps are being implemented to move services off […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A court in Mozambique has denied bail for Ryan Koher, a pilot for the US-based ministry Mission Aviation Fellowship and two of the organisation’s South African volunteers who were arrested more than four months ago, allegedly on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity. The ministry […]
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is widely known as one of South Africa’s busiest manufacturing centres, boasting a busy port with many imports and exports. Even so, the city and its people bear the burden of high unemployment rates, poverty, as well as a lack of education and skills training. Statistics show […]
Originally published in Worthy News China has launched an effort to “erase” all churches and last year saw an increase in the persecution of Christians in the Communist-run nation, according to a new report obtained by Worthy News. ChinaAid, a well-informed advocacy group supporting Christians in China, suggested that Chinese people […]
Originally published in Religion News Service Conservative Anglican archbishops in Africa are challenging a decision by the Church of England to allow clergy to bless same sex couples’ marriages, warning that the move puts the worldwide Anglican Communion in further jeopardy. The leaders are reacting to the Feb. 9 vote at the […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News An American and two South Africans who were trying to reach people in Mozambique on behalf of a partner of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), were arrested and unlawfully detained 104 days ago. American pilot Ryan Koher, 31, and South African NGO workers Willem du […]