In many African cultures, including those of the Xhosa, Tsonga and Sotho peoples of South Africa, traditional circumcision marks the transition from boyhood to manhood. Among the Xhosa, this rite of passage is known as “ulwaluko”. A Gqeberha pastor and author, Siphelo Goduka, is now challenging the spiritual foundations of […]
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One in five Christians in Africa face persecution for their faith — World Watch List 2026
One in five Christians in Africa face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith, says Open Doors International in it’s 2026 World Watch List (WWL) which was released today. The number of Christians around the world in this category is up by eight million from last year to […]
God is at work as Iran stares down regime change
By Bill Muehlenberg — Originally published in My Christian Daily With lots of global upheaval occurring right now, be it in Venezuela, Iran or other parts of the world, talk about ‘regime change’ and the like is being heard more frequently of late. While all of us should take a […]
Foreward with faith — Angus Buchan
If we look at The Word of God as written in 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV) “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Like never before […]
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Today, December 12, is the last publishing day of Gateway News in 2025. We will be back on January 12 2026. I wish you a wonderful, Jesus-filled Christmas and a New Year overflowing in hope as you experience the endless love of God cascading into your heart through the Holy […]
Namibian Church unites to strengthen family by targeting drug, alchohol addiction
In its 6th Edition, the Annual Namibia Family Conference (ANFC) was convened on December 10 by Youth One Africa Ministries, the Coalition of Churches and Organisations on Ethical Social Justice, the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia (ACCN), Passover Africa, ENOSI, New Wave and the 24-Hour Prayer and Worship Gathering. […]
Elon Musk points to the Creator, hinting at growing faith in God
Originally published in Thrive News During a long-form interview hosted by Katie Miller covering everything from artificial intelligence to space travel, Elon Musk offered one of his clearest acknowledgments yet of a belief in a divine Creator. The exchange came around the 12-minute mark, as interviewer Katie Miller shifted from […]
Focus on the Family: how to develop Christmas traditions
Q: I never experienced any real traditions and good Christmas memories as a child. It was just transactional – once the presents were opened and the wrapping picked up, Christmas was done. Now that we’re starting a family my husband and I want to change that. Do you have any […]
Evangelical delegations converge on Israel as officials warn of intensifying global hostility
Originally published in Worthy News Evangelical Christian backing for Israel is “more vital than ever” as the Jewish state confronts a surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel activism worldwide, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told a visiting delegation of Christian leaders this week. Addressing 140 evangelical figures from 18 countries, Sa’ar […]
Bethlehem lights public Christmas tree for first time in 3 years
Originally published in My Christian Daily For the first time in three years, the streets of Bethlehem came alive with music, lights, and pilgrims as the city hosted its first public Christmas celebration since a series of regional disruptions led to cancellations in previous years. Hundreds of people gathered in […]

