Originally published by Release International Earlier this year, a report by UK parliamentarians heard that almost 90% of all the Christians kidnapped worldwide are abducted in Nigeria. According to the charity Aid to the Church in Need 5 200 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria between January 2021 and June 2022. […]
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Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples
Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]
International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Originally published in The Christian Post Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn’t presented with […]
SA MPs vote to close embassy, break ties with Israel
The South African House of Assembly yesterday passed a non-binding resolution calling for breaking of diplomatic ties with Israel. A motion to close the Israeli embassy, proposed by the EFF and amended by the ANC, who both accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide, was carried by 248 to 91 […]
Big win for Ntokozo Mbambo — and for Kingdom of God!
Ntokozo Mbambo was one of the biggest winners at this year’s South African Music Awards (Samas), winning the three categories that she was nominated for. She won the Best Female Artist of the Year award, the Contemporary Faith Music Award and the coveted Album of the Year award for her […]
Organisers of ‘blessed’ Joburg prayer rally for Israel plan similar events throughout SA
A multicultural crowd of about 900 people sang, prayed and proclaimed Scripture together “with fervour” at a prayer rally for Israel at the Redemption Church, Johannesburg on Sunday, said Vivienne Myburgh national director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, South Africa (ICEJ). She said that the event, which was organised […]
Nigerian Christian family faces years of persecution for rejecting idol worship
Originally published in Christian Headlines For 10 years, a Christian family in Nigeria has faced persecution — sometimes becoming brutally violent—for rejecting the practice of idol worship. In Southeast Nigeria’s Imo State, members of the Okoro* family have been kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with death for turning their backs on […]
Transforming a Nation: Discipling a nation — Can nations be discipled? (Part 2)
In today’s episode of her twice-weekly podcast Transforming a Nation, Janet Brann-Hollis Janet continues her discussion on how to find a nation’s destiny through “discipling the nation”. The blessing of life and creative destiny of the nation elevate every people group and sector of society. Each week we will be publishing […]
WATCH: ANC, EFF love Israel-haters more than they care for SA people, says Meshoe in Israeli embassy debate
ACDP leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe said today that the EFF and ANC’s love for the haters of Israel is much greater than their care for the people of South Africa. [Watch his message in the above video] He was speaking in a virtual plenary sitting of Parliament during debate on […]
Jews shed tears of gratitude for Christian support at Washington rally
Amid the despicable scenes of Jew-hatred being spewed out on the streets of the world’s major cities, it was so heart-warming to receive a glowing report of the massive pro-Israel rally in Washington DC from my dear friend Theresa Newell. Pictured above with Brian Flewelling, associate pastor of Petra Church […]