A clear purpose seems to be one of the main reasons that keeps multi-award winning Christian pop rock group, Newsboys, going, in addition to being slightly unconventional. More than 20 years down the line, the group is still churning our hits like, ‘God’s Not Dead’, which was first released in […]
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Hillsong leadership responds after choir director comes out as gay
Originally posted in Christian News Net Reports that a Hillsong choir director (or former choir director) has come out as “gay” and is engaged to another member has raised widespread controversy and has elicited a response from the leader of the international chain of churches. Josh Canfield, a Broadway performer, […]
Youth gear up for PassionWalk4Peace in Durban
Members of Tim Omotoso Global Outreach’s (TOGO) Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) will reach out to the city on Saturday, August 8 with a peace march, PassionWalk4Peace, from the Durban City Hall to New Beach where they will host an outreach programme and a concert. The marchers will depart from West Street, near […]
Sidetracked with The Altar Band: prophetic and spontaneous sound
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] The Altar Band is a prophetic worship band from Johannesburg, South Africa consisting of a husband and wife team Amiel and Octavia Govender. This dynamic and anointed team started […]
Raise the bar in worship
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] High-Jump Athletes are continually pushing themselves to achieve ‘higher’ standards of excellence. They do this by raising the bar, incrementally, and willing themselves to exceed the height they reached […]
‘I am Second’ ministry spreads Gospel with rock tour
Originally posted in MNN Online It’s hard to really know what brought Rachel into the tent that day. It may have been the oppressive summer heat. It could have just been curiosity. As Joe Hamm, the Promotions Coordinator at e3 Partners was setting up that day, he watched as this […]
WATCH: Video of the Week: June 12, 2015 — Hillsong United rewards fans with lyrics video for ‘Here Now (Madness)’
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in The Christian Mail Hillsong United is thanking fans for the runaway success of their latest album, Empires, which debuted […]
Jesus Culture shares practical tips on how to engage during worship
Originally published in Christian Today People often get distracted by so many things in life, and sadly, even Sunday worship services are affected by these. In order to stay focused, Christian youth outreach ministry Jesus Culture is sharing ways on how people can stay engaged when they worship God. Chris […]
Sidetracked with Back2Basics: Singing the Gospel from the heart
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] If you listen to Radio Pulpit or frequent church bazaars and festivals I am pretty sure you have tapped your feet to a catchy Back2Basics tune. Their foot […]
The power of a song with meaning
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] As I listened to the sermon, the application of God’s Word got under my skin. The Holy Spirit was doing His gracious, uncomfortable work of convicting me. Jonathan’s […]

