Freedom Mantle project aims to inspire next generation of leaders A group of young people passionate about the future of South Africa will seek a double anointing from the Lord as they symbolically take up Nelson Mandela’s mantle at a service of blessing and commitment in Johannesburg as part […]
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Fired-up youth spreading Gospel after Mighty Youth Conference
Call to be bold, assured sons and daughters of God Several young people who attended the Mighty Youth Conference (MYC) in East London last week lost no time implementing the conference theme of equipping young people to become actively part of the mission of God. According to Tiaan van […]
Fear grips Kenyan coast as local politicians ‘linked’ to Al Shabab killings
Originally published by World Watch Monitor After at least 65 people were killed a month ago on June 15 in the predominantly Christian town of Mkepetoni, 40km inland from Kenya’s mainly Muslim coastal strip, attacks in the area have continued. Now residents are sleeping in a nearby prison because they […]
Is your independence keeping you single?
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] I was recently watching the movie “The Best Man Holiday” and if you loved “The Best Man” you […]
Witbank 4 Jesus Festival aims to unite Christians in fun and outreach
The Witbank 4 Jesus Festival, an initiative which was restarted in 2009, will take place on Saturday, August 2, on the sports fields of Curro Bankenveld Private School from 14h00. The event calls local churches to stand united for Jesus and will include a host of fun activities such as […]
Church of England allow women to become bishops
Originally published in Charisma News The Church of England voted on Monday (July 14, 2014) to allow women to become bishops, a historic decision which overturns centuries of tradition in a Church that has been deeply divided over the issue. Two years ago, a similar proposal failed narrowly due to […]
Bless the Nations Conference addressed stagnancy in the church
The Bless the Nations Conference that was held recently has awakened something in me regarding the importance of missions. I have attended many conferences but I am ashamed to admit that this was my first time to attend a conference whose whole focus is on how the church could be […]
Amy Grant’s “Baby, Baby (Remix)” makes impressive dance club debut
Six-time GRAMMY® Award winner Amy Grant is already receiving amazing response from DJs around the US for the remixed version of “Baby, Baby” as it took the No. 1 Breakout spot on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart last week reports Maranatha Record Company. GRAMMY®-nominated producer, DJ and remixer, Dave Audé, […]
East London couple provide safe haven for abandoned children
Amidst negative statistics showing that around 32 000 children are abandoned each year in the Eastern Cape, there are heartening testimonies of ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work in the province. Jonathan and Tracy King, founders of The King’s Children’s Home, are a prime example, taking in as many as 20 […]
Evangelist recounts horrific gangster lifestyle before conversion
“God is still in the business of changing and transforming lives,” says Leon Jacobs, a former member of the 26s gang, whose grisly life prior to his conversion in 2010 sounds like a Stephen King novel. Jacobs, now an evangelist, was recently a featured guest on the Radio Tygerberg programme, […]