By Ben Hubbard, The Associated Press — Originally published in the Globe and Mail Calls for an Islamic state have taken over Cairo’s Tahrir Square as the largest demonstration since February has been mobilized by the country’s Islamist organizations. Ultraconservative Muslims turned out in force Friday as hundreds of thousands […]
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Pastor in Iran awaits decision on execution
By Contact News Direct A pastor in Iran found guilty of leaving Islam awaits the outcome of a judicial investigation into his spiritual background to see if he will be executed or, if possible, forced to become a Muslim, according to Christian groups with ties in Iran. The court-ordered investigation […]
Soul Surfer hits SA screens on Friday — don’t miss it!
Movie Review by Andre Viljoen Soul Surfer, which launches in South Africa on Friday (August 5), is an inspiring, true-story-of-faith-and-courage that will appeal to a broad range of viewers of all ages. Christian viewers will particularly enjoy the all-too-rare opportunity to watch a quality Hollywood feature film, with a strong […]
Countdown on for Jesus Culture Awakening
Originally published in Charisma News Three days, six hours and counting… The countdown is on the official website and on the profiles of Facebook users everywhere. Beginning Aug. 3, Jesus Culture will take stage at Allstate Arena in Chicago to mobilize a new generation for Christ and to pray for […]
FAMSA, churches, NGOs linking via social media
FAMSA in Port Elizabeth hoped to partner with some 170 local churches and NGOs involved in family outreach, through the medium of the new forgood social networking platform, said FAMSA board member Trevor Jennings yesterday. He was speaking at a Christian Leaders consultation on marriage and family life in Nelson […]
Global Leadership Summit 2011 profiles: 2/12
[notice]It is 11 weeks to the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in South Africa. Today we profile the second in our weekly series of profiles of the 12 expert speakers who will challenge and inspire summit delegates around the world with the end goal of empowering local […]
Evangelical giant John Stott dies at 90
Originally published in The Christian Post One of the most significant evangelical leaders of the 20th century, John Stott, has died. He was 90. The theologian passed away in London at 1515 GMT (2315 HKT) on Wednesday, according to John Stott Ministries President Benjamin Homan. Stott was the former Rector […]
Officials snub Helenvale delegation — Du Plessis
A delegation of Helenvale church leaders calling for a special Gangster Court in Port Elizabeth were bitterly disappointed yesterday when representatives of the Justice Department, Correctional Services and SA Police Services, all failed to turn up for a scheduled meeting, said delegation spokesman, Nico du Plessis. Du Plessis, who is […]
The school that God established
[notice]“I believe that God wants his people to be more involved in schools” says Blessing Marunga, principal of Blessing Christian School in Westbourne Road, Port Elizabeth. He has no doubt that God established this remarkable school with its pre-school, primary school, high school and special needs divisions. How else could […]
Norway mass muderer blends Christianity with Darwinism
Originally published in Charisma News The world continues to grieve for the country of Norway, after a bombing in Oslo’s City Center and subsequent shooting that left 92 dead on Friday. 32-year-old Anders Behring Breivik of Oslo is in custody after allegedly detonating a bomb which targeted government buildings, including […]