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 […]
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Violent persecution against Christian children is rapidly rising
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 […]
UPDATED: Worship, prayer returns to site of Amsterdam pogrom
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 Jesus, […]
SACC calls on churches to provide humanitarian support to Mozambique amidst political crisis
Statement by South African Council of Churches The South African Council of Churches (SACC), in its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 8 November, noted with deep concern the current political crisis in Mozambique following the national elections. The results thereof are being contested by some parties who have participated […]
120 inmates give lives to Jesus, get baptised in US prison
Originally published in FaithPot In a powerful outreach event at a Las Vegas maximum security prison, 110 incarcerated women accepted Jesus and found new life through baptism, led by the God Behind Bars ministry team and bestselling author Jennie Allen. God’s love has the power to change lives, even in […]
UPDATED: Call to participate in Marriage Bill consultations
Philip Rosenthal, director of ChristianView Network has called on Christians to prioritise participating in public consultations on the controversial Marriage Bill, which are due to start on November 18 and 19 in Gauteng – and at dates yet to be announced in other provinces. (See schedule below with updated info […]
Bethel opens new church plant in Sydney
Originally published in Premier Christian News Bethel Church in Redding, California, USA, led by senior leader Bill Johnson, has officially launched a new church plant in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made during a worship service on November 3, where Johnson, along with Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader, and other […]
Namibia business leaders attend pioneering workplace spiritual leadership summit
There is an exponentially-accelerating force for global societal and organisational change. From this realisation has come a call for more holistic leadership that integrates the three fundamental arenas that define the essence of human existence — the body, soul, and spirit. Spiritual leadership is one of the leadership traits that […]
Focus on the Family: creating a solid future
Q: Our son is matriculating, and we’re really struggling with what his next step should be. We want to offer him the prospect of a bright future, but formal education has never been his forte. He’s very gifted mechanically and enthusiastically works on our cars and projects around the house. […]
Artful faith: More than a talent — a golden opportunity
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! Today, as I prepared tomorrow’s journal prompt for the “21-Day Biblical Affirmation Journey” with […]