On Tuesday Gateway News caught up with band Frank and I who were a week into their Holy Spirit-inspired road trip to stir hope among South African school children. “I think we have already done 15 shows and visited over 10 schools,” said band member Johan Brits from George where […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Connect with God’s plans for Africa at online Africa Leadership Summit
God’s plans for Africa, its choice of leaders and the importance of its relationship with Israel will be among topics covered during the online Africa Leadership Summit (ALS) from September 8 to 10, says Senzo Gumbi, ALS Southern Africa regional director. Christians in Southern Africa are invited to register for […]
Australian Anglicans split over same-sex marriage
Originally published in Christian Today A new diocese has been formed in Australia for traditionalist Anglicans at odds with the liberal stance of their bishops on marriage and sexuality. The Diocese of the Southern Cross has been formed by the orthodox Gafcon movement and is not part of the Anglican […]
Miracle needed as civil society and Parliament at loggerheads over electoral reform
Twenty two civil society groups that sent a letter to Parliament a week ago, threatening the possibility of legal action over the Electoral Amendment Bill, are holding an urgent meeting at the end of the month to consider their next step. The groups have received no response from the Portfolio […]
Gospel proclaimed in bold campaigns in SA cities
This week we report on some notable evangelism outreach campaigns taking place across South Africa — in Pietermaritzburg, Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay. From Maritzburg, Theuns Pauw, CEO of African Enterprise updated Gateway News on the first six days of a 10-day citywide mission being held as part of […]
TESTIMONY: ‘Wrong number’ was right number for connecting couple with Jesus
I have the privilege of sharing many God testimonies — and some of them are quite crazy in a good way. I must say, when I asked Graeme Smith, 51, to tell me a little bit about his journey with Jesus I wasn’t expecting to hear a story that was […]
African Enterprise celebrating 60th anniversary with citywide missions
This month ministry organisation African Enterprise is celebrating 60 years of evangelising the cities of Africa through mission in Word and deed in partnership with local churches. Founded by evangelist Michael Cassidy when he was in his early 20s, AE has played a pivotal role in Africa bringing peace and reconciliation […]
Jesus Collective launching ‘Restored’ album at live event in Cape Town
Collective Records announces this week the launch event for Restored, the debut album from The Jesus Collective. To celebrate the release of the 16-track album co-produced by Nqubeko Mbatha (SA) and David “Dlo” Outing (USA), the album launch event from the multicultural group, will be held in Cape Town at […]
TESTIMONY: Trusting God to open music ministry doors
Next month Christian band FRANK AND I are starting a Holy Spirit-inspired national schools festival tour aimed at stirring hope among South Africa’s youth. In a recent interview, band member Johan Brits shared some of the God adventures that he and Frank Furniss experienced along the way to their current […]
UK grandmother fined for praying on street wins case
A police department in the United Kingdom has dropped charges against a 76-year-old Christian woman for walking and praying silently in front of an abortion clinic. Her attorneys say while it is a victory for religious freedom, her arrest should never have happened and is a part of a troublesome […]
