South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Christians in about 150 nations around the world will unite in prayer on the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on Sunday November 2 and Sunday November 9. More than 100 million Christians in some 66 countries worldwide face persecution for their faith in Jesus and IDOP, which […]
Following an exhausting but blessed and fruitful twelve day ministry tour of Durban and Johannesburg, Arlene and I returned home to Cape Town to prepare for an important trip to the US. The World Congress of Families (WCF) – the largest pro-family network in the world – is convening a […]
Originally published in African Spotlight Many supporters of the founder and General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, besieged the Lagos High Court, on Monday, as the coroner making inquest into the collapsed structure on the church premises began sitting. The sympathisers, carrying […]
Originally published in Sowetan Live The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) failed to apply the law when it approved three pornographic channels, the Cape Town High Court heard on Monday (October 13). Last April StarSat, formerly known as Top TV, was given the go ahead by Icasa to […]
Originally published in CNN A second health care worker who cared for an Ebola patient at a hospital in Dallas, Texas in the United States of America has contracted the virus herself. The worker, a woman who lives alone, was quickly moved into isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, authorities […]
By Open Doors SA On Sunday, April 13, an estimated 275 girls reported to Chibok Government Secondary School. On Monday evening, April 14, Boko Haram insurgents broke into the school, burned down the administration block and classroom blocks of the school, destroying all school records, and abducted more than 250 […]
Originally published in Christianity Today The House of Lords yesterday approved plans to allow women to become bishops in the Church of England. The proposal was passed by the General Synod in July but required the consent of Parliament. It is expected to be agreed in the House of Commons […]
Originally published in CBN News.com The death toll has reached another tragic milestone in Liberia, climbing above 4,000. Now the country’s president and vice president are calling on people to pray for their nation. The Ebola crisis has driven many Liberians to their knees. Churches are jam-packed every Sunday with […]
Originally published in Charisma News Late last month, a 50-day, 24/7 outdoor worship service kicked off in Washington, DC—right outside the White House, where President Obama and his family reside. For the third straight year, David’s Tent DC invites all to join in nonstop worship and prayer that began on Sept. 15 and will […]
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Thousands of Christians gathered at sundown on Friday (October 10) in Ein Gedi, Israel to celebrate the first day of the 35th Feast of Tabernacles. Sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, the event – also known as Sukkot – gathers Christians from around the […]