By Obed Minchakpu, Compass Direct News Muslim extremists with the alleged help of Nigerian army personnel killed 24 Christians this month in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, area sources said. The attacks started August11 in Ratsa Foron village, where assaults that day and on August 15 left six Christians dead; also […]
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Social media for the Kingdom course
Transformation Christian Network in Port Elizabeth is hosting a social media course designed to equip Christians to harness the networking power of online tools such as Facebook and twitter. The course, which will be conducted over four Monday evenings (7pm to 8.30pm from September 26 to October 17) at Fountain […]
Questions over commitment to combatting human trafficking
As the Justice and Constitutional Development Portfolio Committee continues its deliberations of the “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons” (TIP) Bill, some disturbing trends have emerged. It appears not all the members of the Committee are convinced that the threat of human trafficking presents a clear and present danger […]
Church building in North Sudan still in ruins as Christians face hostility
By Compass Direct News More than seven months after Muslim extremists burned its church building, a Presbyterian Church of the Sudan (PCOS) congregation is still afraid to meet for worship, according to Christian sources. The Rev. Maubark Hamad said his church in Wad Madani, 138 kilometers (85 miles) southeast of […]
Call for prayer warriors to join spiritual battle for new Libya
[notice]As the Libyan rebel forces appear to be close to ending the 42-year reign of Colonel Moammar Gadhafi, questions are being asked about who will take over. The US is calling for an “inclusive” transition to democracy in Libya. But there are concerns that the end of Gadhafi could create […]
Over 7 million kids lying about their age to join Facebook
By Luke Gilkerson — Originally published in Covenant Eyes It’s called “Smash or Pass.” Boys and girls alike can submit a photo of themselves or someone else to any number of smash-or-pass pages on Facebook. Others then stop by and say whether they would like to “smash” (have sex with) […]
Perseverance pays off in mall ministry
[notice]Africa Christian Action leader Dr Peter Hammond reports on recent Women’s Day outreaches that took place in Cape Town shopping malls despite initial opposition from mall mangers. As I read his newsletter report I wondered how many times we miss God-ordained opportunities to share the love and truth of Christ […]
Do UK riots reflect Europe’s spiritual poverty?
0riginally published in Charisma News Rioting across the U.K. last week led to the arrests of over 1,500 people in a matter of days. The shocking hours of looting and criminal activity erupted out of a peaceful protest on Saturday, Aug. 6. The protest was hijacked by others with a […]
One Gospel SHINE auditions underway
Still time to register for Durban and Cape Town auditions One Gospel’s SHINE talent search has been to Mamelodi Pretoria (4th and 5th August) and Soweto (10th to 12th August) for the first leg of auditions. Next stops will be Umlazi – Durban (18th and 19th August) and Cape Town […]
Two of South Africa’s finest singers join Europe’s most successful choir
Already a superstar in South Africa, Loyiso Bala along with rising star ONE Gospel i-Shine Southern Starz presenter Courtney Jonas will be jetting off to Norway this month to add their South African flavour to the latest delivery from one of Europe’s most successful Choir outfits. Bala and Jonas have […]