Originally published in Christian Post The Burmese government recently imposed new regulations restricting the ability of Christians in the country to worship, hold Bible studies and pray, according to reports. The latest move by officials in Burma requires Christians in the Phakant Township, Kachin State to submit a written request […]
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SA and international Christian news of the week
Dear friends In this week’s news round-up we have a remarkable story about a young Pietermaritzburg evangelist who was seriously injured in a knife attack but went on to lead his attacker to the Lord. We also carried a report about the UK government threatening to stop providing aid to […]
UK to cut aid to countries persecuting Christians and homosexuals
Christian leaders are applauding UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to stop sending aid to countries that persecute Christians and ban homosexuality. “When the UK is setting aid budgets and is in discussion with other governments, religious freedom – in particular the persecution of Christians – should always be highlighted […]
HarperCollins buys Thomas Nelson: corners Christian book market
Originally published in Christian Post HarperCollins is quickly cornering the Christian book publishing market. The company announced Monday that it entered into a definitive agreement to buy Thomas Nelson, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year. The financial news site, […]
Sound of Heaven live recording at PE church
A 200 voice choir will release “The Sound of Heaven” during an ambitious live CD/DVD recording at Word of Faith Christian Centre in Port Elizabeth on Sunday (November 6). Worship groups from Word of Faith and 11 relating churches in the area were collaborating in the recording which would include […]
Container education helpline an “answer to prayer”
A shipping container “helpline” equipped with five laptop computers with Internet access has opened a new world of hope for residents of informal settlements in Seaview, Port Elizabeth. High school learners as well as older people who had previously dropped out of school, were using the computers to do homework […]
Letter to churches in NM Bay: Time for action!
From Trevor Jennings, Transformation Christian Network Dear Editor The Stadium Prayer Meeting held on Saturday, 22 October 2011 was indeed a milestone reached in church unity in our city. What was more amazing was the process and great faith shown by key individuals to be obedient to God and just […]
Stabbed evangelist leads attacker to the Lord
Days after his left arm was paralysed in an unprovoked stabbing assault, a young Pietermaritzburg man forgave his attacker and led him to faith in Jesus Christ. Nkonzo Zulu, a former team member of Foxfire, a youth evangelism programme of African Enterprise (AE), was walking home with friends on Friday, […]
New developments affecting religious freedom, family life
There are two public policy issues that deserve the attention of the Body of Christ in South Africa. The first constitutes a threat to religious freedom and the other an opportunity to strengthen the family. Andries Nel, the Deputy Minister of Justice & Constitutional Development announced the national task team […]
Facebook backlash may leave UK Christian homeless
Origianlly published in Charisma News Facebook and the First Amendment have been at the centre of a debate over the anti-homosexual comments of teachers in Florida and New Jersey. Now, a housing association manager in England is meeting with ill treatment over some same-sex comments of his own. Adrian Smith, […]