South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
The release on Monday of the first report from a larger, authoritative research study on the scope and nature of human trafficking in South Africa was a significant step forward – especially in view of proposed law reform in South Africa, said the study author, Dr Marcel van der Watt. […]
Dr Lydia Meshoe, wife of ACDP president Rev Kenneth Meshoe passed away today after a short illness. In a media release, ACDP Wayne Thring MP, says: “It is with great sadness that the NEC informs you that our first lady, Dr Lydia Meshoe, has gone home to be with the […]
With the government apparently intent on rushing through a controversial bill which aims to decriminalise prostitution, FOR SA has posted some guidelines and links to help Christians have their say on the matter by the Tuesday January 31 deadline for comments. The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill was published […]
Originally published in CBN News The Church in the US has seen a dramatic shift within the last 10 years including a decline in attendance and the rise of “religious nones”, but a recent study shows that nearly 75% of adults still have the desire to grow spiritually and more […]
Originally published in FaithWire A moving video of an elderly woman being baptised and carried out of a pool by a caring pastor is making the rounds on social media — and the imagery is powerful. The clip was first shared last Sunday by Ryan Burton King, pastor of Grace […]
Originally published in Missions Box Forty-year-old Abdulla*, his wife Nilufar* and their three children fled Afghanistan when the Taliban came to power in August 2021. Now living as a refugee in Central Asia, he shares his story about what life is like for Afghan people – and Christians – remaining […]
Originally published in The Roys Report Ryan Koher has spent over two months in a prison in Mozambique after delivering a routine supply of necessities to orphans. Koher works for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Koher and his wife Annabel have been working as missionaries for MAF since 2019. In December 2021 they moved […]
Originally published in Beliefnet News Canadian psychologist and popular media personality Dr Jordan Peterson is pushing back against a demand from the Ontario College of Psychologists that he must submit himself for mandatory social media training due to a handful of complaints from people claiming his tweets and comments on […]
South Africa Back To God has invited Christians to join them in 21 days of prayer and fasting for the nation from January 16 to February 6. The SA Back to God team will lead participants in prayer as follows:– January 16 to 22: the Church — each day a […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett — Originally published in Christianity Today Bear Grylls is the first to admit he’s something of an unconventional Christian. The survivalist and TV host is unabashedly open about his faith and how it serves as his foundation for living an empowered life. But he doesn’t want […]