In the month of August South Africa makes the right kind of noise regarding women’s issues but what is missing is a concomitant action that brings real and lasting change. Year in and year out we find ourselves with a wide gender gap between men and women. And the high […]
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WATCH: Prayer call for ‘born-again mayors’
The mayors of the three metros won from the ANC in the recent municipal elections are all born-again, says Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God (SABTG) in an election-update video made in response to requests she has received for post-election prayer guidelines. SABTG was one of a number of groups […]
Buchan fired-up despite gay activist opposition to UK, Ireland tour
Farmer evangelist Angus Buchan — currently on a week-long gospel preaching tour of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and England — is fired-up about the desperate hunger for Jesus he is encountering at his meetings, despite protests and disruptions by gay activist groups responsible for what he has described as “the […]
Todd White leads Durban street ‘invasion’, stirs up passion for sharing love of God
Several hundred people invaded the streets and beachfront of Durban during the August Todd White conference with one simple message, “Jesus loves you”. In a three-day blitz Christian attending the conference at the Durban Christian Centre “Jesus Tent”, were encouraged, inspired and empowered to take the gospel to the city […]
Wit, wisdom in God’s house
Seen any funny church notices? Share them with us. [notice]Gateway News came across an article publishing witty signs spotted in front of American churches. This made us wonder whether any of our readers have spotted amusing signs outside churches in their areas — and if you have, we invite you […]
Six Thoughts after the 2016 Elections
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] If you are not one to dig your head in the sand, you probably have some thoughts in the wake of our recent municipal elections. Here are six of mine: 1, No party is our Eternal Ruler, only […]
Christian Police Association elects first woman president
Sharing the gospel and promoting Christian values in Saps The Christian Police Association (CPA) has elected its first woman president — Captain Leonie Peters of East London who is also currently chair of the CPA in the Eastern Cape (EC). Peters who has been a member of the CPA family […]
Youth summit and South Africa Night to Honour Israel events in September
South African jews and the nation of Israel will be honoured at a “South Africa Night to Honour Israel (SANTHI)” event in Johannesburg on September 25 2016 hosted by DEISI International, together with Dr John Haggee’s Christians United for Israel. DEISI will also be hosting its first annual Youth Summit […]
Call to save lives through prayer and fasting
40 Days for Life in Cape Town is appealing for support to change the community through prayer, fasting and a peaceful vigil to save lives through its campaign which is being conducted in tandem with groups in other cities around the world. “For 40 days, from Wednesday 28 September 2016 […]
God’s not dead — He’s alive. Bid to block movie billboard backfires
Originally published in Christian Examiner When a billboard company blocked a God’s Not Dead 2 sign from going up in Cleveland last month, few could have predicted that the controversy would result in the movie’s DVD release getting more coverage – not less. But that is exactly what happened, as the […]