Unexpected rain on the first night of Canada’s first Mighty Men Conference last weekend did not stop men from listening to Angus Buchan’s message — or from rushing forward in a spirit of repentance. It started to drizzle as men arrived at the venue on Friday evening, says Buchan in […]
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Right for Christians to share faith upheld in landmark UK judgment
Originally published in Christian Concern In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal has upheld the rights of UK Christians to freely express their faith by handing victory to former student social worker Felix Ngole. Overturning a High Court decision to uphold Felix’s expulsion from Sheffield University, the crucial outcome […]
DBE says it will consult parents, teachers on Comprehensive Sexuality Education content
An update on the status of Comprehensive Sexuality Education by Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) recently again met with the Department of Basic Education (“the DBE) to discuss various questions and concerns regarding the proposed implementation of […]
Bloemfontein doctor whose patients pay what they can afford, says God gave him idea
“It’s a God idea. It’s not my idea. It goes against all human logic and that’s why it’s caught the imagination of so many people.” So said Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros in a telephone interview with Gateway News yesterday, on the 11th working day since he opened his unique practice […]
Governmental Prayer Watch campaign going strong
When the well-supported South African 21-day election fast campaign ended on May 8 people continued to ask “what now?” says Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God, which promoted the campaign. The elections were over, should they continue to pray? On researching what the Word says about praying for your […]
Three convicted in Kenya over Garissa University massacre of Christian students
Originally published by barnabasfund A court in Kenya convicted three men of helping Islamist extremists carry out a massacre at Garissa University in which 148 mainly-Christian students died in 2015. The two Kenyans and a Tanzanian, who are likely to receive life imprisonment when they are sentenced on July 3, were found […]
Man rescued by God planning 1 500km walk for the Gospel, destitute people
Walking for Jesus and having an opportunity to share the Gospel are what gets 55-year Edward Pozyn excited about life. He has completed about five walks since 2011 with the aim of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising funds and awareness about poor and destitute people, as well […]
UK court’s forced-abortion ruling overturned
Originally published in Christian Today Pro-life groups are demanding answers after three appeal judges overturned a hugely controversial judgement passed down just days ago permitting doctors to terminate the baby of a woman with a learning disability. Mrs Justice Lieven, in the Court of Protection, sided with doctors last Friday […]
International team leading School of Worship in PE next week
By Peter and Alison Gooch Peter and Alison of Burn 24-7 have been involved in building unity in the Bride of Christ in Port Elizabeth for about 15 years. Burn 24-7 PE is thrilled to invite all creatives, worship leaders, musicians, pastors, intercessors, poets, worshippers and hungry saints to an […]
SA racism, violence on international display: What is our response?
Statement by Sacli (South African Christian Leadership Initiative) team facilitating a 10-year journey from racism to reconciliation This week @SteveHofmeyr and @ZindziMandela tweets put our history of unresolved South African pain and prejudice, anger and hatred, rage and violence, on international display — to our national shame. Steve Hofmeyr, not […]