Originally published in Faithwire Pop star Justin Bieber is once again speaking out about Jesus, with the singer posting a photo on Instagram of a message that he recently wrote on a white board — a proclamation that encourages his fans to turn to God in their times of need. […]
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“Alles” – Retief Burger releases new album
Retief Burger, renowned Afrikaans Christian singer, just released his latest album titled – Alles. He is excited about sharing the new worship music with the Christian community. The album was recorded during a live performance with an audience of about 500 people. Burger, the leading pastor of the Every Nation […]
New revival space created in Cape Town
A monthly Sunday evening Revival Hub from 5pm in the auditorium of Bergvliet Secondary School has been launched to create a space where the glory, fire and now-prophetic word of the Lord can be experienced under an open heaven in Cape Town, says Prophetess Belinda Spannenberg of Prophetic Edge International. […]
Former Tree 63 frontman John Ellis releases debut praise and worship album
Since his major label debut as frontman for the internationally renowned, GMA Dove Award-winning, local rock band, Tree 63, John Ellis has become a stalwart of the artistic and song-writing community. An ASCAP Vanguard Award-winning songwriter, Ellis has garnered massive radio success, both locally and internationally, for writing and recording […]
Dove Awards 2017: MercyMe, Reba McEntire, CeCe Winans top honours
Originally published in USA Today It was a triumphant night for MercyMe at the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. The contemporary Christian music band was named Artist of the Year at the 48th annual ceremony, which took place Tuesday in Nashville. The band’s winning evening also included an Artist Songwriter […]
Stellenbosch getting ready for a ‘Gathering’ of note
For two days in early November there is going to be a gathering of note in Stellenbosch with a remarkable lineup of quality international and South Africa Christian music artists and charismatic US-based evangelist Todd White. The event is called the Gathering — because that’s the name that God gave […]
SA worship duo GR Worship release debut album
Klerksdorp based worship leaders, Gillaume and René Louw, collectively known as GR Worship, have released their debut worship album, This Is Our Worship. “Christian Art is delighted to partner with Gillaume and René on This Is Our Worship CD. Fresh home grown worship of the highest standard makes placement of […]
Common denominators for super congregational singing #3 — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. This month we aim for an “EASY Sing-Along Style” of song to get the congregation really singing! The emphasis is on easy singability. Professionals don’t want […]
Experience Conference expands to South Africa
Experience Conference is gearing up for its first international conference from November 2 to 4 2017 at Mosaiek Teatro in Johannesburg. The 3-day conference, which has ministered to thousands of worship leaders across the US over the past seven years, creates a safe place to be refreshed in the presence […]
Hillsong explains how they write songs that usher in God’s glory
Originally published in Charisma News Hillsong United takes viewers behind the scenes into their songwriting process. Learn what unique inspiration created the song So Will I (100 Billion X) from the new album Wonder.
