Originally published in Baptist Press The attorney for imprisoned Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani has confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Court will review his case if the appeals court returns it, CNN reported on Ocober 13. “The reversal is a minor victory for the two-year-old legal battle; the Supreme Court passed on […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Buchan speaking at Christian Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem
South African farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan is the main speaker at the 2011 Christian celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles which begins in Jerusalem this evening. About 6 000 Christian pilgrims from about 100 nations are expected to attend the annual celebration hosted by the pro-Israel International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ)which […]
Police reinstate elite women, children and sexual offences unit
Men who abused women and children were worse than animals, National Commissioner of the SA Police Service Geberal Bheki Cele said in Port Elizabeth today at the official relaunch of the specialised Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS). The scrapping of the FCS in 2006 was met […]
History made as God speaks to tribal people in their language
In scenes reminiscent of the Book of Acts tribal religious leaders in remote north eastern Mozambique are enthusiastically telling their people the greatest news that has ever reached their region — the gospel of Jesus Christ. Remarkably, these leaders, who previously followed a local religion, are sharing the gospel by […]
Government releases encouraging document on family
The release of the National Family Policy is the most encouraging policy document to emanate from government. The family is finally recognised as a critical component of society’s success. Although the policy document is long overdue, I am grateful that this ancient and most fundamental of social institutions is finally […]
Convention will encourage Christian teachers to rediscover calling
Teachers and principals attending the third National Christian Teacher’s convention in Bloemfontein from Saturday (October 1) to Tuesday (October 4) will be encouraged to rediscover a sense of calling in their work. Christian educators, especially in Government schools, often felt isolated and discouraged, and the convention hosted by the Foundation […]
Army and police marching for Jesus in PE
The army and police will be out in full force on the streets of Port Elizabeth on Friday, October 21 in a joint 10km “Walk for Jesus” prayer march and gospel outreach. The march through the streets of Forest Hill, Summerstrand and Humewood, will start and end at the Forest […]
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Christian news roundup for the week
Dear friend Human trafficking was in the spotlight in Cape Town this week as protesters outside Parliament urged Government to get a move on with legislation needed to protect vulnerable women and children from slave traders. Protesters in tattered clothes and chains portrayed the physical and sexual abuse that goes […]
UK lawyer to brief SA Christians on danger of anti-Christian laws
United Kingdom barrister Paul Diamond, who specialises in defending the rights of Christians in a culture that has become hostile to believers, will address a church conference in Stellenbosch next week. Shofar Conference Speakers Other speakers at the conference include the fathers of the modern worship movement Brian Doerksen (Canada) […]