South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
I have just attended the 10 year anniversary celebration of a church that is located amidst the Eastern Cape provincial government buildings at Bhisho. Simply named ‘Community Church’ this strategically located church sees its mandate as that of influencing matters of governance and socio-economic transformation. This church was started by […]
As the G20 summit gets underway in Brisbane this weekend, leading business people have stated their strong support for ethical and transparent business practices. Inspired by their faith, 35 international entrepreneurs, academics, pastors, lawyers and tax policy researchers called on all involved in business to incorporate ethical practices as a […]
Originally published in Sowetan Live Samantha Lewthwaite, nicknamed the ‘White Widow’, one of Britain’s most wanted people has reportedly been shot and killed in Ukraine. The Regnum News Agency in Russia claimed that the 30-year-old British Jihadi was gunned down two weeks ago in Ukraine by a Russian sniper, however […]
Jenny-May Hudson, author of Monsters, Mice and Mercy, will be in East London next week to share her story of redemption, healing and wholeness after years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her psychopathic father. The popular speaker, who now lives in Perth, Australia, details her chilling […]
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Burnout is a term most sports people know and want to avoid, but sometimes the unavoidable happens and one hits the dreaded burnout state. At that time questions […]
Originally published in Christian Today The former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation may have become a Christian before his death ten years ago, it has been claimed. In an interview with Premier Christianity magazine, prominent author and pastor RT Kendall says he once watched ‘The Passion of the Christ’ […]
South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool has helped to plan a service in which for the first time in American history, Muslims will offer prayers at the historic National Cathedral in the heart of Washington DC. According to reports, the idea for the invitation originated during the […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christian groups in North Korea are vowing to carry on their missionary work despite mounting risks since Korean-American activist Kenneth Bae was imprisoned two years ago. North Korea and neighbouring China have clamped down on the groups’ activities recently, and the organisations say that has […]
Originally published in Christian Today A Florida pastor is claiming a Guinness World Record for the longest speech ever following a marathon sermon. Pastor Zack Zehnder from The Cross church in Mount Dora preached for 53 hours and 18 minutes, smashing the previous record which was a mere 48 hours […]
[notice]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.[/notice] “I told him the truth about my life”, said the distressed wife, “and now he’s furious and about to walk out.” This […]