Bloemfontein Christians are invited to a time of prayer and proclamation for Israel and South Africa at CRC North from 6.15pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday March 12. The event, billed “Bloemfontein Stands with Israel”, follows similar events held in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and George to pray for the release […]
Other News
Israel says SA exploiting World Court on behalf of Hamas
Originally published in The Jerusalem Post Israel accused South Africa on Thursday of acting “as the legal arm of Hamas” after Pretoria again petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take measures against Israel. A South African government spokesperson dismissed the accusation. “South Africa continues to act as the legal arm […]
Hope rising for Christian revival in Iran
Originally published in AINA Six out of every 10 Iranians are prepared to become Christians, an exiled Iranian church leader has claimed. Bishop Edward Hosvepian-Mehr, leader of the non-denominational Iranian Church in Europe, said underground Christian evangelists in Iran had provided the statistics. “We hope that very soon a great […]
Sixth Mighty Men Conference Jeffreys Bay nearly here
By Piérre Maré Excitement among the volunteer organising committee members, and those who have already booked their tickets, is tangible. The grounds are nearly ready and Mighty Men Jeffreys Bay 2024 kicks off officially from March 22 to 24. Last year’s conference left many attendees with testimonies of signs and […]
Transforming a Nation: Janet Bran-Hollis — SEASON 2: EPISODE 5: Unveiling the power of justice: why it matters today!
In todays’s episode of her twice-weekly podcast Transforming a Nation, Jane Bran-Hollis focuses on political systems that control and govern our nation. We ave politicians but no leaders/civil servants, she sayd. This podasts enlighten you on how we can activate this justice in our present-day living experience. Each week we publish […]
Christian women, girls face complex persecution, gender report finds
By Open Doors The gender-specific religious persecution (GSRP) faced by Christian women and girls is consistently more complex and multifaceted than the persecution faced by men and boys. Violent forms of insecurity tend to see women and girls more vulnerable to sexual violence, whereas men and boys face a heightened […]
Biblical worldview equipping, networking opportunity at Transform 2024
South Afrcian Christians are invited to take advantage of a rare opportunity to be equipped in a biblical worldview for all spheres of life by world-class speakers at Transform 2024 in Cape Town from March 21 to 22, says event host Gareth Stead of Every Nation N1 City. Tickets for […]
Artful Faith — It’s time to join your Kingdom tribe!
A fortnightly column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! I can still hear my grandfather say: “People are like sheep, we were […]
Believers defying jihadists in Burkina Faso says local church leader
Originally published in Premier Christian News Christians in Burkina Faso under threat from jihadists are not afraid to die for their faith, according to a local church leader, speaking after the brutal killing of worshippers on Sunday February 25. Bishop Justin Kientega of Ouahigouya Diocese, north-east Burkina Faso, told Catholic […]
France becomes first country to enshrine abortion in constitution
Originally published in The Christian Post France became the first nation to enshrine abortion in its national constitution in an overwhelming vote that prompted a standing ovation from the French Parliament in Versailles on Monday. French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted 780-72 in favor of the bill to amend Article 34 of the French […]