Education

MY Cornerstone: a holistic approach to academic, social and spiritual growth.

Cape Town: “It is extremely satisfying when our students refer to our institution as ‘My Cornerstone’” says Cornerstone Director Tony Georgiou. Here at Cornerstone, we pride ourselves on the sense of community. Our single biggest goal is to inspire students to reach their full potential, academically, socially and spiritually. Cornerstone […]

Talented teens shine at All Africa Student Convention in Bloemfontein

1 400 Christian high school students from various African countries and from Denmark competed in the annual All Africa Student Convention in Bloemfontein last week in events ranging from athletics to preaching. More than 200 competitors who achieved more that 80% in their events were nominated to represent their country […]

Christian institution pioneers new, affordable, accessible higher education model

Cornerstone Christian College in Salt River, Cape Town has introduced a new concept in tertiary education in South Africa, taking quality, affordable higher education to students where they live, in partnership with selected churches. The rollout of the novel Conerstone Learning Community programme (CLC) began in July. Several CLC campuses […]

Education returning to the Father

“How many of my father’s hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father….” — Luke 15:17-18 Since I’ve spent another week in the office I thought I’d share about the Chaplaincy programme I’m involved him. The […]

Marie Stopes launches new campaign to target youth

Abortion clinic chain Marie Stopes, in partnership with tertiary institutions and the Department of Health, is launching a campaign aimed at  ‘indoctrinating schools, colleges and universities about sexuality, contraceptives and abortion under the auspices of “reproductive health”,’ reports Africa Christian Action (ACA). Leader of Marie Stopes’ Blue Light Campaign, Ndi Mumbengegwi, […]

What a friend we have in Jesus!

[notice]Musings around children’s ministry. Reflections on week 4 of 10 weeks teaching stint.[/notice] What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All […]