Origianlly published in Faithwire Kaya Jones, a former member of the girl band Pussycat Dolls, says she’s “all in” for “serving the Lord” after experiencing what she called a “life-changing” baptism in late May. “I’ve sung with Jagger, Britney, Fergie, Katy Perry, [and] many others,” she wrote in a Facebook post. […]
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Collaboration expands TWR Africa’s worship programme continentwide
TWR Africa is partnering with a brand-new Christian satellite network to expand the reach of a popular music and commentary radio programme across most of the African continent. Worship Connection, produced by the African branch of global media ministry TWR (also known as Trans World Radio), will air five days […]
A welcome new trend in congregational singing — Hugh Wetmore
“Preach the word of God” –2 Timothy 4:2 (NLT) “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly … as you sing” — Colossians 3:16 (NIV) From these Scriptures, we can draw a guiding maxim: “If it’s in the Bible, you can preach it; If it’s in the Bible, you can sing […]
LISTEN: We Will Worship release EP of modern hymns in IsiZulu, SeSotho and English
Multiple SAMA winning group, We Will Worshi have released Difela an EP consisting of four modern-day hymns, with standout tracks Grace Alone and Pholoso featuring multi-platinum selling South African Gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela. Using the structure of hymns, the songwriters Langa Mbonambi, Ndumiso Manana, Lesego Lebese and Themba Ntuli, say […]
SA ‘chameleon’ in Hollywood, Stelio Savante, thrives on portraying characters who connect with viewers’ hearts
Neziswa Kanju interviewed Stelio Savante, a Hollywood actor, producer and Jesus follower who left Cape Town on a US sports scholarship over three decades ago and went on to make a unique name for himself in the world of screen and stage. South African Hollywood actor and producer Stelio Savante […]
Composing biblical songs: a case study — Hugh Wetmore
I have a sneaking suspicion that many people, especially pastors and preachers, could write relevant songs to support their sermons, but they don’t realise it. Yet this is not such a difficult challenge as one might imagine. As I opened my Bible for my devotional reading the other day, God’s […]
Andrew Murray — From Spark to Flame: Book review
A novel that brings a remarkable Christian character to life Book Review by PN Nelson What a wonderful read! This novel provides an excellent background to Andrew Murray’s books, his ministry, his family life, and his spiritual journey. The first section of the book focuses on the revival in the […]
Free resource equips churches to help those who are grieving
By Heartlines In a time when so much that we have taken to be our “normal” has been shaken and challenged, life can seem daunting. Church communities, meant to be a place of solace and strengthening, have had to weather the storm of this strange season of disconnectedness. Now that […]
New biographical novel depicts real Andrew Murray (1828 – 1917)
Advertorial feature article by Olea Nel about her new book A quick overview of the story While Andrew Murray’s spiritual journey is obviously a major theme in this novel, it is also a fast-paced story of Andrew’s whirlwind ministry between 1860 and 1882. It begins on a cold wintry day […]
Book preview: Barren Not Cursed — Unathi Kolanisi
In the Q&A interview below Gateway News finds out more about wife, entrepreneur and first-time author Unathi Kolanisi and her book Barren Not Cursed Please tell us a little about yourself My name is Unathi Kolanisi I am 38 years old, a born-again believer, minister of God’s word and have […]
