South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Deadline for registration — 1pm today There is a shortage of IEC election observers for the upcoming municipal elections on August 3 and churches are requested by the South African Christian Leadership Initiative (Sacli) to provide volunteers to act in this vital capacity. Registration is urgent and must happen before Friday […]
A decriminalised sex industry would be the worst possible policy for South Africa, says the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation SA (CESESA) in a statement released ahead of a report on prostitution law reform which the SA Law Reform is expected to release soon. Responding to “several media articles promoting […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Life is too short to live it trapped in unforgiveness, living with hate and living with regret. In the last week alone I have heard of three deaths. Three husbands who left their wives with the reality that they have to continue […]
Originally published in Christian Today Up to 1 000 families sought sanctuary in the Anglican cathedral in the South Sudan capital of Juba as the country continues its descent into violence and bloodshed. The Anglican Alliance, which supports the Anglican response to emergencies throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion, is helping […]
Originally published in Charisma News The Spirit of God knocked at least 350 000 millennials to their knees as they chanted “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” in one of the most politically charged locations in the United States. “The entire National Mall [in Washington DC] was full of people on their knees, […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Even though persecution against Christians in Bangladesh is on the rise, so is the number of Muslims converting to Christianity in the south Asian nation. Just as in other countries where the population is dominated by a Muslim majority government, Christians in Bangladesh are […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Chinese students attending a Christian house church in the central Guizhou province are being threatened by government authorities who are warning them that if they don’t stop going to the church, they will be barred from going to college. “This notice was sent to […]
This is undoubtedly a season when change is beginning to happen. We would be wise to keep our lamps well filled like the five wise virgins — that is to be prayerful and vigilant in the Word of God for His direction. With all the political and economic change taking […]
Giving their 67 Minutes for Madiba at the Boardwalk Hotel, Port Elizabeth on Saturday July 16, 20 of the city’s senior Christian leaders, once again, proved that they do ‘walk the talk’. They were part of the “Stop Hunger Now” initiative and manned a table forming a production line which […]
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in The Christian Post In response to a Florida man kicking off a Pensacola city council meeting with a […]