Originally published in Premier Christian News The Church in Wales Governing Body has voted to make permanent provision for church blessings for couples in same-sex civil marriages and civil partnerships. The decision follows a five-year experimental period and was approved by the required two-thirds majority across bishops, clergy and laity […]
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‘South Africans cannot stay silent while Iran burns’ — Bafana Modise
By Bafana Modise, National Spokesperson of South African Friends of Israel On a stretch outside the American Consulate in Sandton today, over 700 South Africans gathered, not for spectacle, but for conscience. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, other voices of faith, and several citizens stood shoulder to shoulder with one message: […]
Springbok rugby example inspired book on unlocking winning ways in SA
The Springbok rugby team’s winning formula of unlocking the power of unity in diversity inspired his latest book What makes South Africa special?, says author, economist and Christian marketplace leader Dr Arno van Niekerk. He said that in January, while praying for SA in his hotel room in Austria, where […]
Bethel launches third-party investigation of Ben Armstrong, church culture
Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]
Hope amid horror: Sudan pastor reports growing Church as brutal civil war reaches 3 years
Originally published in Premier Christian News A church leader in Sudan has said more people are coming to Christ there despite ongoing violence between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. This weeks marks three years since the civil war began, and since then, hundreds of thousands of people have […]
This is our war: book shows different UK response in WWll — Charles Gardner
UK Correspondent Charles Gardner says faith-perspective account of past wars inspires challenge to view Iran conflict through God’s eyes With echoes of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s statement on the current Middle East conflict that “this is not our war”, I have been reading of a very different response […]
Message of Easter — Angus Buchan
In our area, at Easter time, we receive a direct sign that we are to remember what Jesus did for us. It comes in the form of the beautiful Cosmos flowers that line the district roads. This has become one of my most special flowers. It is all about “dying to […]
Global antisemitism casts shadow as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
Originally published in CBN As Israel pauses to remember one of history’s darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day. Israel’s observance of the event began yesterday with solemn ceremonies at the Yad Vashem Holocaust […]
Fatherhood training revives marriages, families worldwide
“I want to introduce you to my wife,” said a man in Sri Lanka to Cassie Carstens, the South African visionary of a global family-training-and-mentoring movement called “The World Needs a Father” (TWANF). “When I went through your training I was divorced from her. And then, through your training I […]
‘Altar Moments’ event fills Gqeberha venue with worship and revival
A sold-out auditorium, filled with reverence, prayer, and unified worship, set the stage for Altar Moments — a spiritually significant gathering hosted by Friends in Sync (FIS) at the Church of Pentecost in Richmond Hill, Gqeberha on the March 28 2026. The event drew young people from various churches and […]
