Originally posted in The Christian Institute The US Supreme Court has ordered a review of a ruling against Christian bakers who declined to make a same-sex wedding cake. A state court ruling in 2017 upheld a $135 000 “discrimination” (R1.9-million) fine which had put Melissa and Aaron Klein’s bakery out […]
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Are you trusting God for what you really want? — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Are You trusting God for what You really, really want? Or are you asking for “just enough”, believing that’s probably as much as you’ll get? I spoke with a friend the other day. She told me how, all her life, […]
Breaking limitations over Africa — Business mission to DRC
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Special report by Clementia Pae who participated in a Kingdom business mission to DRC this month In line with its strategic mandate of “reconstructing Africa beyond limitations” the World Economic Congress (WEC) led a delegation of Christian business leaders and investors to the Democratic Republic […]
‘Breakthrough in SA agriculture not about land reform but relationship reform’
The agricultural sector of South Africa is at a crossroads. To be more precise, it is actually at a three-way junction. Not only do we have to choose wisely which road to take, but we must also consider how to travel down all three roads simultaneously. As the land reform […]
‘Bad pastors’ and the law: Part 3 — When a pastor does strange (but not harmful or unlawful) things
In this series of articles, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) discusses existing legal remedies for abuses or strange practices by religious leaders highlighted by the CRL Rights Commission and the media. FOR SA has consistently cited applicable existing laws as one of its objections to state regulation of […]
Implications of ‘Gaum vs Dutch Reformed Church’ judgment
On March 7 2019, the Pretoria High Court delivered judgment in the case of Gaum and others v Janse van Rensburg and others. In terms of the Court Order, the decision on same-sex relationships adopted during the extraordinary meeting of the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) from […]
EP record launch for vocal star Faith Lee
Recently featured as one of the Top 48 on KykNet’s Maak My Famous, 23-year old Port Elizabeth singer, Faith Lee, is set to launch her much-awaited EP record, Battlefield, at Word of Faith Christian Centre on Sunday 16 June 16 at 7pm. Entrance to the event is free. Battlefield comprises four tracks, […]
Leading Christian supporter of Israel launches chapter in South Africa
Africa’s first chapter of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (PJTN) was launched in Johannesburg yesterday by its founder Dr Laurie Cardoza-Moore. PJTN is a US-based organisation that educates, advocates, and activates Christians, Jews and all people of conscience in building a global community of action and prayer in support of […]
Port Elizabeth ‘running reverend’ finishes his final race
Originally published in Herald Live Port Elizabeth’s famous “running reverend” ran life’s greatest race with grace and humility, with a funeral service for the retired St Peter’s Congregational Church minister to be held on Wednesday next week. Deric Derbyshire, who was born in South End in 1946, died on Monday […]
Pastors, youth prayer-walking against gang violence
Pastors, cultural leaders and community members took part in a prayer walk in Bethelsdorp Extension 31 last Sunday to take a stand against deadly gang violence in Port Elizabeth’s northern areas. The event, which is to be followed by a youth-led prayer walk along Standford Road from the Gelvandale track […]