Originally published in World Watch Monitor Three Kenyan Christians were hacked to death by Al-Shabaab militants at night on August 18, after they refused to recite the Islamic prayer of faith. A fourth Christian – the mentally challenged older brother of one of the three – was also killed. At […]
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We need to become a ‘kaleidoscope nation’, says OM SA leader
Nichelle Steyn spoke to Andre van der Bergh national director of Operation Mobilisation (OM) South Africa on the occasion of its 30th anniversary of impacting the world through discipleship and mission. OM SA wants to help foster positive change in South Africa by encouraging churches and believers to break out […]
Cardinal Napier: BBC is determined to undermine Christian values
Originally published in Catholic Herald Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, the Catholic Archbishop of Durban, has accused the BBC of trying to undermine Christian moral values through “propaganda” that tells people “evil is good”. In a series of tweets, the cardinal said: “Hardly a day passes without [the BBC] promoting abortion, homosexuality, […]
Soweto Gospel Choir singing for Bible translation
The Soweto Gospel Choir will hold a benefit concert for Bible translation in Johannesburg to help translate the Word of God into the remaining 100 languages in Southern Africa. Wycliffe SA, a Bible translation organisation, is hosting the concert at the Wanderers Club on Saturday September 2 2017 at 3pm […]
Be part of ‘Chronicles Of Brothers’ TV series — Kate Fitz-Gibbon
A call for you to rise up into a new way of being and living with God. Every so often a global kingdom project comes up that will impact many nations in a profound way. At Gateway News, we enjoy writing about South African and African news to share what […]
Hillsong pastor urges Christians not to be’ silent majority’ in same-sex marriage vote
Originally published in CBN News Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston is telling Christians to take action and not be a silent majority during Australia’s upcoming same-sex marriage vote in September. “Whatever your view on this issue, it is undeniably one that is important to the fabric of our social structure. […]
MOVIEWISE — August 25 2017
Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies. The Case For Christ: Songs Inspired By the Original Motion Picture — CD Available FROM TODAY! The Case For Christ: Songs Inspired By the Original Motion Picture — Features 11 […]
Forward through crossfire: Part 2 — Michael Cassidy
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. Part 2 of a 2-part series on the painful but profitable process of being refined through the ‘baptism of fire’ I have […]
More common denominators for super congregational singing — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. With a passionate longing to hear congregations sing with enthusiasm, we identified two factors last month that identify “super singable songs”: Enthusiasm for the message of […]
Change the world, grow your OI (occupational intelligence) — Vivienne Schultz
A monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. High volition separates success from mediocrity, failure and dependency. To put occupational intelligence into perspective, first I’m going to tell you a story I read recently: An ageing farmer was becoming too old to care for his […]