Conference and missions course on board ship When the 29th annual Bless The Nations conference starts aboard the Logos Hope in the Port Elizabeth harbour on June 17 and 18, 2016, it will be a case of returning to the historical roots of the enduring missions mobilising event. A 1987 […]
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Jesus Culture’s Banning Liebscher: ‘Church is a family, not a business’
Originally published in Christian Today Jesus Culture is “a ministry to ignite revival in the nations of the earth”, according to its Twitter bio. This worship-led revival movement which sprung out of Bethel Church, Redding has a global mandate and a global influence. The band, led by Kim Walker-Smith and […]
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin receives top 2016 Billboard Music Faith Awards
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Gospel singer Kirk Franklin dominated the gospel categories during the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (May 22, 2016). The 20-year music veteran from Fort Worth, Texas, was given the Top Gospel Song for “Wanna Be Happy?” He also got two […]
Hard-line Hindus in India burn houses of Christians
Originally published in The Gospel Herald After deciding their gods were angry at them because neighbours had become Christians, Hindu villagers in Chhattisgarh state last month attacked 28 Christians, drove them out from their homes and set their houses on fire, sources said. Christians in Katholi village, Kanker District who […]
Logos Hope crew member Jemma excited about sailing in to her home town — PE
When the world’s largest floating book fair Logos Hope pays her maiden visit to Port Elizabeth in two weeks time, nobody will be more excited than Jemma Coetzee. “I can’t wait to let my own people see and taste for themselves the transformation power we have onboard,” says Coetzee, 20, […]
Tallest cross in English-speaking world can go ahead after lawsuit is ended
Originally published in Christian Today Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end. Pastor Rick Milby of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church plans to build the 210 by 90 foot cross on […]
Election survey probes impact of Zuma presidency on local elections
The South African Christian Leadership Initiative (Sacli) urges South African voters — especially those who have previously voted for the ANC — to participate in an online election survey aimed at gauging how the Zuma presidency will affect the upcoming local elections. “Many South Africans are concerned that the State […]
Looking for a new Bible translation? How about Emoji Scripture…
Originally published in Christian Today The Bible has already been translated into hundreds of languages, but a new – and slightly more unusual – one is being published this week: the emoji Bible. Marketed as “Scripture for millennials”, the Bible has been translated from the KJV using picture emoticons for […]
Viral video changing third of ‘pro-choice’ women’s minds
Originally published in Charisma News A new four-minute viral video is causing over a third — 34% — of “pro-choice” women surveyed to view abortion “less favourably.” And 28% of pro-choice women who watched the video stated there should be more restrictions on abortion. The women watched the D&E Abortion […]
International Christian gathering in Cape Town releases declaration on support for Israel
Israeli ambassador announces Israel – SA Water Week to tackle drought effects On Sunday afternoon, May 22, in Cape Town, a historic declaration made by the representatives of Christians in 80 nations was released entitled “The Cape Town Declaration on Israel” affirming support for Israel. 1 000 Christians attended the […]