The Amazing Grace Ride is being undertaken by a group of cyclists from Port Elizabeth to the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) to raise funds for the repair of Kingfisher FM’s 103.8 FM frequency signal, so that the Christian radio station can spread God’s Word over a wider area than […]
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Time to evict pride from our relationships
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] One of the leading causes in a marriage breakdown is pride. Pride comes in many forms in a relationship from a spouse thinking that he is always right, to wanting his own way, it is always her word, not thinking of others, […]
‘The Last Reformation’ — from Christians to disciples of Jesus
Alf James interviews Torben Sondergaard, a Danish author and leader of ‘The Last Reformation’, a discipleship training movement that is making an impact around the world. He also talks to a South African couple who train disciples in New Zealand and a South African man who attended a recent Kickstart […]
Watershed case on religion in schools in court in May
By Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) From May 15 to 17 the Johannesburg High Court will hear the long-awaited case of OGOD v Laerskool Randhart & Others. This case, which has been described as a watershed case in South Africa and which may well end up in the […]
London attack recalls courage of SA-born tube bombing survivor
In the wake of last week’s terror attack in London, our UK correspondent Charles Gardner recalls another day in the city when Islamic terror struck his family. Last week’s London terror attack brought back dark memories of the dreadful day that Islamic terrorism struck our family. Now commonly remembered as […]
Churches uniting to bless Manenberg with carnival-style crusade
Churches and Christian mission groups are joining hands next week to host an exciting carnival-style crusade in Manenberg, a Cape Town neighbourhood plagued by gang violence. All believers from the Manenberg and immediate surrounding areas are invited to attend the “We Are His Children Festival” on Wednesday April 5 and […]
Justice and the gospel probed at Cape Town conference
The Justice Conference in Cape Town last weekend challenged young Christians to address tough and uncomfortable issues in South African society. Pastor, author, columnist and Gateway News board chairman Afrika Mhlophe shares one of three perspectives we publish on this first-of-its kind conference in SA. I just came back from […]
Camping booking opens for ‘It’s Time’ national prayer day event
Farmers near Bloemfontein have made land available for camping for multitudes of people expected to attend the ‘It’s Time’ national day of prayer on Wilde Als farm 4km outside the city on April 22. Camping tickets costing from R100 to R150 per person — and free parking tickets — can […]
Hope and Glory conference with Bethel team in PE
A two day Hope and Glory conference featuring a ministry team from the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) in Redding, California will be hosted at the Walmer Methodist Church in Port Elizabeth on April 7 and 8. “If you want to see God’s glory in your own life, be […]
Kingdom storytelling initiative ready to roll in Nelson Mandela Bay
By Glenn Weiss “What’s your Story?” is ready to roll in Nelson Mandela Bay (PE, Uitenhage, Despatch) after more than 450 facilitators were exposed to training in the metro last week by the inspirational Heartlines presenters. In total 14 training sessions and meetings were held throughout the metro from Monday […]