Originally published in Christian Post A Bible used by Elvis Presley until his death in 1977 and containing his handwritten notes, thoughts, annotations and underlining was bought by an American man based in the U.K. for £59 000, or R780 000, at an auction in Cheshire on Saturday. The holy […]
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Past experience inspires launch of anti-trafficking ministry
Delegates at a recent human trafficking conference in Port Elizabeth were told how the trafficking and sexual abuse of a young boy in the 1990s had contributed to the imminent launch of a new ministry in PE. Gary Lewinson, founder and chairman of the anti-trafficking Vine of Judah Trust, said […]
United Church challenge to NMB Council amidst city crisis
[notice]While ongoing political division in Nelson Mandela Bay has paralysed service delivery and sparked unrest, church leaders in the city have been working and praying together in a united bid to help resolve the crisis. One of the church leaders, Pastor Patrick Douglas-Henry, Regional Leader of the AFM in the […]
Pro-life activists continue sticker campaign despite prosecution warning
Christian pro-life activists in Cape Town say they will continue to place stickers over illegal abortion advertisements despite a warning by the City that they should stop or face prosecution. The City has taken a rigid stance that is “sad and negative for the well-being of our nation, but it […]
Stage set for KZN Mighty Men
The stage is being set for the KwaZulu-Natal Mighty Men Conference from October 26 to October 28. “After much prayer we have now started building a permanent stage which we will start using for the 2012 event,” says Pieter le Grange who will once again be hosting the MMC KZN […]
Youth group calls on Christians to wake up, unite against Lady Gaga tour plans
Online petition campaign launched A grassroots youth movement, Concerned Young People of South Africa (CYPSA) has launched a petition campaign opposing the planned Lady Gaga concert tour in November and December. The main aim of the petition is to make the Film and Publications Control Board of SA aware of […]
Reaching the world port-by-port
[notice]Operation Mobilisation Ships CEO Peter Nicoll is in South Africa training on leadership development. Bonnie Mentel met him in Pretoria where they chatted about unusual ministry opportunities opened up by the ship, Logos Hope which has had more than 3 million visitors in the last three years.[/notice]Operation Mobilisation (OM) Ships […]
Time of refreshing, restoring relationships for Christian teachers
Organisers of the upcoming National Christian Teachers’ Convention (NCTC) in Bloemfontein believe that God wants to do something significant in the area of refreshing and restoring relationships. “We really feel that the Lord wants to touch and restore every aspect of a teacher’s relationships — in the prayer room with […]
Global Leadership Summit 2012 Countdown: Meet the speakers — Craig Groeschel
ABOUT THE GLS The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day event designed to inspire and equip Christian leaders for the sake of the local church. Founded 18 years ago by Willow Creek Community Church Senior Pastor Bill Hybels, the GLS has trained and inspired more than a million leaders all […]
Bush, Blair should be tried for war crimes, Tutu Says
Originally published in Christian Post Former US President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be tried as war criminals, Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop of South Africa, wrote Sunday. “The immorality of the United States and Great Britain’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, […]