South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
God’s Word was repeatedly spoken out loud from Genesis to Revelation across South Africa in October as five different Bible reading marathons were successfully completed during the month. Kariega (Uitenhage) feedback Bible Reading Marathon pioneer Illona de Wit said their event at Spirit Reign Ministries, Kariega (Uitenhage), from October 23 […]
Jericho Walls International Prayer Network invites you to join them in reading the Bible for 40 days from December 1 to January 9. Watch the promo video above for more information on the campaign which offers you the option of choosing a reading plan that will fit your schedule best, […]
Pretoria educator Ilse Beukes was reading through the book of Acts, when she asked the Lord to reveal to her how she could be a witness to Him. A few days later she heard about Challenge, an evangelistic newspaper founded in Australia and printed in 20 countries for distribution to […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Colorado will pay over R27 million ($1.5 million) as part of a settlement with a Christian business owner who won her case at the United States Supreme Court. Last year, the court ruled that Lorie Smith of 303 Creative could not be forced by […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reached a total of 2 444 incidents in 2023, according to a report that compiled data from police and civil society sources across 35 European countries. The statistics include 232 personal attacks on Christians, ranging from harassment and threats […]
Originally published in Christian Daily The Catholic Church in Kenya has returned financial donations from the country’s president and Nairobi governor emphasising its policy against political contributions. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a statement on November 14, which was read in all churches of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on […]
Church leaders everywhere, as well as national heads of state, should learn the lesson from the ignominious downfall of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. For he touched the apple of God’s eye and has severely injured, not only himself, but the worldwide institution he has led. Though his alleged cover-up […]
In Part 1 of this series we tell the story of the unlikely beginning of a Christian non profit in Bloemfontein called Anchor of Hope. In this episode we look at a transformative turning point which saw Anchor of Hope change its model and its founder, Boeta Swart, change his […]
By Open Doors Southern Africa With World Children’s Day, which is celebrated on Wednesday November 20, to commemorate the United Nations 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the Child, the spotlight falls again on children worldwide and improving their welfare. It is, therefore, shocking to learn that the persecution of […]
Amsterdam’s central Dam Square, which was the epicentre of violent, antisemitic attacks on hundreds of Israeli soccer fans last week, last night once again became a place of worship and prayer for Israel. For two and a quarter hours last night, Christians participated in a beautiful time of worshiping the […]