Inspired by a fruitful week of collaboration with Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) leaders, the Mighty Men Conference Western Cape (MMC WC) has called for a drive to unite all MMCs in South Africa. Executive members of the KMMC, Ruthi and Ponnie van der Merwe, spent last week in Cape […]
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Asia Bibi blasphemy death sentence confirmed
Originally published in Christian Today The death sentence on Asia Bibi, who was first found guilty of blasphemy in November 2010, was confirmed today by the Pakistani High Court. She was defended by Christian lawyers including the Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs and Human Rights, Tahir Khalil Sindhu. However, two […]
A house divided will not stand
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” —Matthew 12:25 A house that has conflicting views on many things is a house and family that knows no peace especially if […]
JOYburg gets a boost with #Firsts win
Joy activist and laughter coach, Sue Jameson’s dream of “calling out the gold” in South Africa’s largest city has received a boost with the news that she has won the Vodacom #Firsts competition and that her JOYburg dream will be launched in style. Her prize is sponsorship of her #First […]
“Urgency of the hour” felt at Jerusalem Feast of Tabernacles, says Buchan
“I experienced something different this year. I experienced an urgency of the hour,” said South African farmer evangelist Angus Buchan following his return this week from the Christian Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. “I experienced believers from all over the world having an urgent desire to preach the Gospel and to […]
Greytown businessman healed at Angus Buchan service in Israel
Greytown businessman Clive Tedder says he wept like a baby early on Saturday (October 11, 2014) morning after he realised that God had miraculously healed his heart after farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan prayed for him during a church service in Jerusalem on Friday night. Tedder who was visiting Jerusalem for the […]
“Becoming a Modern Day Princess” mentorship programme launch in SA
Leadership training for the 10 week “Becoming a Modern Day Princess” mentorship course for young girls, that has equipped thousands of American girls to make wise lifestyle choices, will be presented at Godfirst City Church offices in Fourways on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The urgent need for training of leaders to […]
Francine Rivers in SA to share on life, redemption and books
New York Times best-selling author, Francine Rivers is currently visiting South Africa and has made herself available to the public through press conferences, book signing events and speaking opportunities. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a press conference in Johannesburg yesterday. She shared some of her life story […]
Jewish, Christian leaders announce global anti-persecution initiative in Jerusalem
Prominent leaders of major Jewish and Christian global organisations this week announced an historic joint initiative calling on world leaders to take urgent, determined actions to halt the brutal persecution of Christians in the Middle East. The joint initiative was unveiled at a press conference on Monday (October 13) at […]
Call to pray for persecuted church on International Days of Prayer
Christians in about 150 nations around the world will unite in prayer on the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on Sunday November 2 and Sunday November 9. More than 100 million Christians in some 66 countries worldwide face persecution for their faith in Jesus and IDOP, which […]