A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international revivalist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. 2017 has flown by! And at an accelerated pace! This is the season of acceleration! Things are on the move! The latter rain is being poured […]
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Zimbabwe activist pastor acquitted of subversion
Zimbabwean social media activist pastor Evan Mawarire was acquitted in the High Court in Harare today on charges that he tried to subvert the government of former president Robert Mugabe and incited public violence during anti-government protests last year. He subsequently made an appeal to new president Emmerson Mnangagwa — […]
Mugabe’s days numbered — but keep praying for peace in Zimbabwe
Yesterday — a day in which Christians in Zimbabwe responded in numbers to a call to participate in “Breakthrough Prayer” rallies in Harare and Bulawayo — 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe stunned his countrymen when he delivered a highly-anticipated “resignation speech” on national television in which he did not resign. Prior […]
WATCH: Lindy-Ann reflects on the impact of Reinhard Bonnke’s ‘Passing the Torch’ crusade
In her final special report from Nigeria for Gateway News, Lindy-Ann Hopley of Beautiful Witness Ministries, reflects on the exciting impact of Reinhard Bonnke’s farewell crusade. Fittingly named “Passing the Torch” the legendary evangelist passed the torch to the next generation — releasing the fire of God on hundreds of […]
Military takes over Zimbabwe’s capital — Christian leaders awaiting developments
Originally published in Crux Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are being cautious after the military took over key areas of the capital, and confined the country’s 93-year-old president, Robert Mugabe, to his home. The Commission of Social Communications of the Archdiocese of Harare issued a statement after the military action, noting […]
Pastor Evan Mawarire calls for unity in Zimbabwe, urges Church leaders to engage with army and politicians
Zimbabwe’s well-known social media activist pastor, Evan Mawarire, responded swiftly to today’s military takeover in Zimbabwe, streaming a “citizens’ broadcast” on Facebook this morning, calling on Zimbabweans to be calm, hopeful, united and prayerful. In his broadcast from Harare, which garnered nearly 60 000 views and thousands of comments in […]
WATCH: Lindy-Ann reports live for Gateway News from Reinhard Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade in Lagos
Reinhard Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade in Lagos, Nigeria started last night — celebrating the evangelist’s 50 years of ministry in Africa with millions of salvations, and the handing over of the torch to Daniel Kolenda, the new lead evangelist for CfaN (Christ For All Nations). Lindy-Ann Hopley of Beautiful Witness Ministries, […]
Happy 99th birthday today, Billy Graham
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Legendary evangelist’s children honour him In honour of Billy Graham’s 99th birthday, the evangelist’s daughter, Anne Graham-Lotz, reflected on her father’s faith and shared an updated regarding his health, revealing Graham has become “very quiet” over the past several months. “Today, November 7, 2017, […]
Billy Graham Prepares to celebrate 99th birthday next week
Originally published in Christian Headlines In anticipation of Billy Graham’s 99th birthday, Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, released the following statement about his father: “Nov. 7 will be a big milestone for my father as he turns 99 and enters his 100th year. As […]
Clearing out hospital wards in India
Special report for Gateway News by Carina Reed on an adventure with the Holy Spirit during her most recent mission trip to India My past trip to India was met with increased authority from God. On previous trips, my street ministry has always led to healings, but this time the […]