Men called on to make a difference Angus Buchan, the founder of the Mighty Men Conferences, which started on his farm Shalom in Kwa-Zulu Natal and have spread to the UK, US, Australia, Tasmania, and Brazil, with a number also taking place in South Africa this year, is looking forward […]
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KMMC issues urgent call to prayer
With less than three months to go until Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) 2015, the organisers have issued an urgent call to prayer. “From the very first year of KMMC in 2011, we have tried to lay a foundation of prayer in everything we have done. We are therefore requesting […]
KMMC calling on church leaders to strengthen partnership
KMMC took an important step forward at last year’s conference when a partnership was initiated with local churches after a meeting of church leaders who attended the conference was held. Dave Turner, one of the local organisers of the KMMC and a lay pastor in Middelburg, believes the meeting shifted […]
Call to mark 18th anniversary of abortion on demand
Sunday February 1, 2015 is the 18th anniversary of the legalisation of abortion in South Africa and pro-life organisations have called on Christians to observe the day with prayer and repentance for “the national sin of abortion”. Since the passing of the controversial Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act on […]
Karoo Mighty Men team inspired after gathering at Shalom
Angus Buchan back to lead KMMC’s Sunday session The Karoo heartland is set to change from an arid landscape into a fertile field of worship and fellowship. Those attending the fifth Karoo Mighty Men Conference, which will take place from April 24 to 26, 2015, will have a rare opportunity […]
Pierre Korkie to be buried on Friday
Originally published in Eyewitness News Pierre Korkie’s family has confirmed his body has now arrived in his hometown of Bloemfontein, where his memorial service and funeral will be held on Friday. Korkie, a South African teacher, was killed by al-Qaeda militants when US Special Forces tried to free American hostage Luke […]
Pierre Korkie dies in failed US rescue mission: family chooses to forgive al-Qaida
The heartbroken family of South African teacher hostage Pierre Korkie, 56, who died during a failed US rescue mission in Yemen a day before he was due to be released say they have forgiven his al-Qaida captors. An American journalist Luke Somers and 10 al-Qaida terrorists also died in the […]
Korkie still alive, kidnappers agree to reduce ransom
Originally published in Eyewitness News Relief organisation Gift of the Givers says it has received confirmation from al-Qaeda leaders that kidnapped Bloemfontein teacher Pierre Korkie is still alive. The group’s leaders are reported to be responding positively to correspondence from parties trying to secure Korkie’s release. Korkie and his wife Yolande were […]
Jannie Moolman looking forward to 5th Karoo Mighty Men on his farm
Angus Buchan back in Middelburg for KMMC 2015 The Karoo heartland is again set to attract tens of thousands of men whose hearts thirst to experience the presence of the Lord and proclaim His glory. The fifth Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) will take place from April 24 to 26, […]
Call for SA Mighty Men conferences to “stand as one”
Inspired by a fruitful week of collaboration with Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) leaders, the Mighty Men Conference Western Cape (MMC WC) has called for a drive to unite all MMCs in South Africa. Executive members of the KMMC, Ruthi and Ponnie van der Merwe, spent last week in Cape […]