South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christianity Today Missiologists have long spoken of the explosive growth of the church h in Iran. Now they have data to back up their claims— from secular research. According to a new survey of 50 000 Iranians —90% residing in Iran — by GAMAAN, a Netherlands-based research group, 1.5% identified as Christian. […]
Freedom of Religion SA executive director Michael Swain says that following a Zoom meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday FOR SA is hopeful for a positive response from the government on religious leaders’ request for limits on religious gatherings to be eased to 50% of floor space. Below is his […]
By Lisa Correnti — Originally published in C-Fam (Center for Family and Human Rights) The United Nations has appointed as its top expert on health and human rights a former abortionist who advocates for teen prostitution. Last April, the author of Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure […]
I’ve known for a while that doing isn’t the thing. It’s not the thing that will transform my life. Yet, I can’t help doing. I am like Martha in the kitchen. Compassionately, Jesus said to her, “You are worried and upset about many things.” Who today is worried and upset […]
A vibrant and happy song performed by Port Elizabeth doctors and nurses at the frontline of fighting the Covid-19 plague has quickly spread across Nelson Mandela Bay and the world. Featuring the Covid-ICU team at Livingstone Hospital, and involving surgeons, emergency physicians and other healthcare professionals, a music video of […]
South African citizens are desperate for accountable leaders who come from their own communities said Mmusi Maimane founder of the One South Africa Movement in an interview this week after a 10-day trip across the country to identify leaders to stand as independent candidates in the next general election. The […]
Inspired by Psalm 24 (Passion Translation) History is being written by you and me. There is a push and shove and a deep cry from the belly of men, women and children saying: “Things have got to change, listen up, someone, anyone!! It’s time for reformation and time for transformation.” […]
As part of the Heritage Month celebrations, The Jesus Collective will present Ons Ga Saamtrek, a free live streaming Gospel music and ministry event, on Saturday September 26 at 6pm. Members of the music ministry who will be performing on the night are Loyiso Bala, Khaya Mthethwa, Spencer J Kennedy, […]
By Adelle M. Banks — Originally published in Religion News Service Chadwick Boseman, who was most known for playing the superhero in the title role of Black Panther, was a person of faith from childhood who shared biblical wisdom along the path of his career. The actor, who also portrayed […]
By Andrea Morris — Originally published in Charisma News Huge gatherings of people stepped into the light of salvation as a move of God swept parts of the northeastern U.S. last weekend. Worship leader Sean Feucht and Dr Charles Karuku with International Outreach Church brought outdoor revival meetings to New […]