[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The Convener of a recent Worship Leaders’ Workshop sent out this email: “As elder in oversight of our music ministry, it is my duty to ensure that […]
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Iraqi Christians flee to Biblical city for refuge
Originally published in Charisma News The advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has left few safe havens for Iraq’s Christians. Many have found protection in Iraqi Kurdistan and help from American believers. When CBN News learned that many fleeing Christians found refuge in the northern Ninevah […]
Christian health worker disciplined after “religious bully” claims
Originally published in Christian Concern A Christian occupational therapist has been disciplined for praying for a Muslim colleague, despite being encouraged by the colleague to talk about her faith. Victoria Wasteney, Head of Occupational Therapy at the East London NHS trust, prayed for the newly-qualified Muslim worker after she expressed […]
Scoring goals: The main objective of soccer
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Allow me to take a moment to say ‘WOW!’ The 2014 FIFA World Cup has so far been a display of brilliant soccer! In the very first game […]
SA and US students participate in Campus Crusade prayer walk at UWC
Gateway News article inspired the prayer team Campus Crusade for Christ South Africa (CCSA) members, together with local students and a group of students from the United States of America conducted a prayer walk on the University of Western Cape (UWC) campus on Friday (June 27, 2014) to “give […]
School birthed in faith aims to comply with God’s measure
Generous sponsorships provide for 40 learners from nearby farms and orphanage Jesus was the initiator of Plumb Line Christian Academy in the farming district of Tarkastad and He remains the centre of this unique school, according to Kitty Phillips, the administrator and visionary of the school. Kitty says the name […]
Marking Tanzania: Pastoral couple on God-given mandate to show the Father’s heart to Africa
Pastors Denvar and Rene Marks, an anointed pastoral couple from South Africa, will be relocating this week, on a mandate to train up leaders and prophets in the churches of the predominantly Muslim country of Tanzania. “We are sad to leave our families and comforts yet excited to be used […]
MMC Central plans to build on a strong foundation
Mighty Men Conference Central South Africa (MMC Central SA) plans to build on the strong foundation of faith in Jesus, which was laid at its first event at the Bundu Game Lodge between Riebeeckstad and Odendaalsrus near Welkom on the weekend of June 27 to 29, 2014. “Like a wise […]
Call for renaming of Devils’ Peak causes stir
Ever since Gateway News broke the story about a campaign to rename Devil’s Peak on Friday, June 6 2014, there has been a media flurry that has spread from Cape Town to America. The story was picked up and carried on the front page of Afrikaans daily, Die Burger, the […]
Casting Crowns show their true hearts in sold out Cape Town concert
There was a thick air of anticipation before the doors finally opened and members of the band, Casting Crowns, walked onto the platform and immediately brought the crowd to its feet with “Let my life song sing to You”. It was only the second time that the band was performing […]