Last year the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) hosted a group of 50 men from the Cape Peninsula, who travelled to the meeting in a single bus. This year an expanded group is planning to attend the KMMC consisting of 600 men who will arrive in 10 busses. The organiser […]
South Africa
Police gather for National Prayer Day
South African Police Service employees gathered at multiple venues in all nine provinces yesterday (Wednesday, March 26) morning to participate in the third annual SAPS National Prayer Day. The theme of this year’s event was Moving forward in 2014 as one by seeking God’s face through praise and worship. Attendance […]
ACM Conference 2014 will focus on ‘reinventing culture’
Christians in media will connect with each other and be inspired by dynamic speakers at the Association of Christian Media (ACM) Conference 2014 in Durban from June 24 to June 26. The theme of the conference is “Reinventing Culture: A Timeless Hope.” Expanding on the theme, the organisers say: “In a world […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 speakers announced
The Willow Creek Association has announced the speakers for the 2014 Global Leadership Summit which runs on August 14 and 15 in the United States and from October 10 in South Africa. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this […]
Archbishop criticises clergy for attacking Madonsela
Originally published in ACNS The Anglican Primate of Southern Africa has spoken out against clergy who attacked South Africa’s Public Protector for suggesting that the country’s president benefited unduly from state money. The Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, came in for the criticism from the priests the day before her report […]
MMC in the Bushveld takes place next weekend
The fourth annual Mighty Men Conference in the Bushveld on Snymansdrift farm outside Polokwane takes place next weekend (March 28 to 30) and farm owner Francois Brits says he and his committee are more excited and expectant than ever that God will reveal his love and mercy powerfully to each […]
Christian Police Association leaders want to share love of Jesus with colleagues
Leaders of the Christian Police Association (CPA) of South Africa who met at Floradale, outside Bloemfontein, last weekend, aim to make a difference in their colleagues’ lives by sharing the love of Jesus. Policemen and -women from eight of the nine provinces in SA attended the CPA Leadership Seminar from March […]
Word Riders roaring in to Southern Cape
On Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 10:00 a group of 45 motorcyclists and their support team will leave Bible House in Bellville for the fourth annual Word Riders tour. This tour takes place under the auspices of the Bible Society of South Africa. This year the weeklong tour will meander […]
NMB Church leaders declare war on abuse of political power
The Church has an important role to play in a “new struggle” in South Africa against the abuse of power by elected leaders, say Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Church leaders. In a strongly-worded joint statement ahead of the May 7 national election, the church leaders “give notice” of their intent […]
Rain, rain, rain…but Mighty Men Joburg managed to shine
The first Mighty Men Conference Johannesburg tested Victor Lemmer and his team’s faith and determination as it rained non-stop for 10 days before the event, creating havoc with their preparation of the campsite on open land south of the city. “We needed to cut the grass that was 1.2m tall […]