[notice]Peter-John Pearson, Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaision Office (CPLO) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, responds to the new Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act[/notice] Speedy co-operation of state departments needed to make law fully operational as soon as possible The Presidency announced on 30th July […]
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Zimbabwean church leaders encourage peace after Mugabe claims disputed victory
Botswana calls for independent audit of elections The Roman Catholic churches and the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe have asked their followers to wait patiently for talks to resolve outstanding issues and to not be consumed by bitterness that leads to violence. However, the Zimbabwean police, prepared for possible disturbances on […]
Heroic Chinese house church leader, Samuel Lamb, dies
By World Watch Monitor One of the most well-known Christian leaders in China, Pastor Samuel Lamb, died on Saturday (August 3) in Guangzhou, aged 88. He had been arrested during one of the first big waves of persecution in Mao’s China and was first imprisoned from 1955 to 1957, when […]
PE billboard heralds power of unity
Rush-hour commuters at a busy Port Elizabeth intersection were clearly intrigued on Friday afternoon by the sight of a bunch of people getting creative on a billboard. After about 90 minutes of team brushwork, all of which was filmed by a crew from Rooftop Productions, the billboard message was revealed: […]
Low turnout at Washington ex-gay pride event
Originally published in Urban Christian News On Wednesday, July 31, a small band of former homosexuals representing about 10 organizations stood on the steps of the Supreme Court to demand recognition and equal rights under the Constitution. “Anti-ex-gay extremists say that I do not exist–that we don’t exist,” said Christopher […]
UK school rugby side supports Cape Town children’s home
On Wednesday 24 July 2013, the U/ 18 rugby touring teams from UK school, Hampton, donated various clothing items to Cape-Town based NGO, Little Angels. Each touring boy personally bought items along to donate. These donations, along with 5 000 pounds donated by the school last month, are making all the […]
US Presbyterians remove popular worship song from hymnal
Originally published in Baptist Press One of Christianity’s most popular worship songs has been deemed too controversial to be included in the latest edition of the hymnal for the Presbyterian Church (USA). “In Christ Alone,” a modern hymn written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, consistently ranks in the top […]
Irish President signs controversial new abortion law
Originally published by The Christian Institute Irish President Michael D Higgins has this week signed the country’s controversial abortion Bill into law, but a legal challenge is expected. The contentious new law, described as a Trojan horse for abortion on demand, allows abortion if doctors think the mother would otherwise […]
African population growth and global Christianity
[notice]With Africa set to become the continent with the fastest-growing population in the coming century, what will this mean for global Christianity and missions? — Originally published in INContext Ministries’ World In Motion, Issue 81[/notice] The United Nations Population Division, which tracks demographic data from around the world, has dramatically revised its projections […]
Global Leadership Summit 2013 countdown: Meet the speakers — Patrick Lencioni
PATRICK LENCIONI Founder and President, The Table Group; Best-selling Author Named as one of The Gurus You Should Know, Fortune Magazine and America’s Most Sought-After Business Speakers, The Wall Street Journal A leading organizational consulting firm, The Table Group advises clients with ideas, products and services to improve teamwork, clarity […]