South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christian Examiner A generational divide exists between teens and adults on not only pornography usage but also attitudes about it, and the church cannot afford to ignore the widening gap, says Barna Group editor-in-chief Roxanne Stone. Stone addressed the differences in a new blog post, “Porn 2.0: […]
Girls state their names and urge government to help reunite them with families in video released by Boko Haram Originally published in The Guardian A video apparently showing a group of Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram two years ago has been shown to distraught parents in the […]
Michael Swain –passionate about protecting freedoms that impact on the mission of the Church [notice]Cape Town pastor Michael Swain answers questions (see below) from Gateway News about his calling into an arena that is increasingly capturing news headlines and challenging Christians to respond effectively. Announcing Swain’s appointment, Andrew Selley, Founder […]
Originally published in CBN News On average, between 54 and 70% of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) parolees are sent back to prison within three years. Most are imprisoned again because of new criminal offenses. A programme known as Serving California is working to change that. “We have […]
Family speak about their pain and their joy after escape to safe country Originally published in World Watch Monitor Although the tiny East African nation of Eritrea has a population of just 6 million, Eritrea is one of the leading sources of refugees in Europe. There are many reasons for […]
When you enter the gates of the Matric Academy of Excellence it is apparent that there is something different about this school on the outskirts of Zwide township, Port Elizabeth. The newly planted garden, neat lawn, clean environment and air of expectancy as students greet each other with “On top […]
The Big White Prayer Tent has become an important feature of the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC), providing new believers with an opportunity to pray a prayer of salvation together with a counsellor, be baptised in water, and be baptised in the Holy Spirit. Prayer and counselling for conflict in the family, […]
By Reverend Nceba Dladla The Eastern Cape Diocese of the African Catholic Church (ACC) has a new Cathedral Church. An official opening of St Thomas Parish under Reverend Xhanti Busakwe in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, was done last Sunday, April 10. It coincided with the church’s 2016 Provincial Clergy Synod with was […]
Our nation is so ripe and so ready for revival and breakthrough. This is the time for the Church to not only arise and manifest the Glory of the Lord and to unite in one accord and call on the Lord for an outpouring of His Holy Spirit as was […]
The Constitutional Court finding against President Jacob Zuma on the Nkandla matter is generating a lot of talk and will no doubt continue to do so for some time to come. The judgment was clear and unequivocal regarding Zuma’s failure to fully uphold the country’s constitution and it comes on […]