South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Multi-award winning US Gospel singer, Kirk Franklin, will head up an impressive line-up of talent at the first International Gospel BLESTIVAL in Durban on December 7. Franklin will also perform in Johannesburg on December 6. “The church and Gospel Music lovers will for the first time gather at Moses Mabhida […]
[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] Tigers face extinction. The rhino population is diminished by more than 2 per day. At current poaching rates, elephants will disappear within 12 years. Our grand-children […]
ONE Gospel, channel 331 DStv has chosen three finalists from more than 300 people from across Africa who entered its Inspired Lyric Competition, the channel says in a press release. Finalist Gershon Muller, 25, from Pinetown in Durban, is a musical director and plays keyboards at Hope Family Church International, which is pastored by […]
Christian documentary feature filmmaker Darren Wilson announced this week that his current, keenly-awaited ‘Holy Ghost’ project is producing “so much amazing stuff” that he has decided to make two movies that will be released 6 months apart. The first movie, which he will take on tour in August or September […]
Originally published by Charisma News In the two-night-only showing of SURGE, an interactive youth rally/rock concert/movie, 1 126 people made decisions to follow Jesus at more than 500 theaters nationwide. “This is the first time I’m aware of where an invitation was given for people to commit their lives to […]
Divine Inspiration in association with Christian Surfers Africa hosted the World Premiere of The Perfect Wave on October 12 at renowned surfing destination, Jeffreys Bay. The premiere was attended by both local and international actors, surfers and members of the film team. Those present included Bruce Macdonald (International Producer and […]
Gospel singer TobyMac scooped the big prize at the 2013 Dove Awards on Tuesday when he was named artist of the year for a second time. The star, who has been nominated for the prestigious award seven times and won it in 2007, saw off competition from Chris Tomlin, Francesca […]
Movie Review by Tyler Williamson DEAD RAISERDirector: Johnny ClarkStudio: Mountain Light CinemaGenre: DocumentaryRun time: 105 minutes The new documentary, “Deadraiser“, by American “Mountain Light Studios” has recently premiered and started touring throughout the United States. The director and his team were recently in Redding, CA, on one of the stops […]
Music Review by Anna Heydenrych ALLETTÉ-JOHANNI and HEINZ WINCKLER — ZZZZ LULLA-BYE -SLEEPY TIME Introducing praise and worship music to our children from a young age is something that many parents, like myself, are eager to do. There are many kiddie-geared options available, but what I like about Zzzz Lulla-Bye […]
Gospel musician and songwriter, Pastor Ernest Fenteng will head up a free night of praise and worship at Conquering through Prayer Ministries, Bonela, Durban, on Friday, October 25. Billed as ‘Healing in His Presence’ the concert which will begin at 6.30pm will also feature Glenridge Church worship leader Ryan Littlejohn […]