Messianic Israelis have joined international Christian groups in a call for 1 million people to pray one hour for Israel as Jews around the world mark Yom Kippur with fasting and prayer on the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening, September 24, and continues until an hour after […]
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Transforming a Nation: Closing the church, our liberal constitution and the Bela Bill
In today’s episode of the twice-weekly podcast, Transforming A Nation with Janet Brann-Hollis, Janet, of SA Back to God discusses how the roots of a nation affect its wellbeing. Each week we will be publishing the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hLMkCPnQ9TfBC-mbDNiUw The […]
Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders call for new local elections to address governance crisis
The united leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay has called on the majority parties — the ANC and DA — in the metro to convene new local elections “in order to create a more productive balance of power” capable of addressing dysfunctional local governance structures. “Alternatively, the church leadership urges the […]
‘The first epistle to the believers in South Africa’
Theology graduate Leon Vivier asked himself: “What would an epistle by the New Testament writers to South African Christians today look like?” He came up with the “epistle” below, based on Scripture passages (NKJV) dealing with leaders and leadership. From a South African, a servant of God, and a brother […]
Soccer legend Ronaldo baptised: ‘Christian faith has always been a fundamental part of my life’
Originally published in The Christian Post Soccer star Ronaldo took a significant step in his spiritual journey last week in Brazil. The athlete, who has been a key figure in two World Cup victories, was baptised, confirmed and received First Holy Communion at a Catholic church in São Paulo. Ronaldo […]
Testimony: World tour moves on for couple after 25 years in Israel! — Charles Gardner
After a quarter-of-a-century of living in Israel, Australian-born Rev Aaron Eime is moving to England to head up the work of the Church’s Ministry among Jewish people in the UK. Aaron has been working for CMJ in Israel since arriving there in 1998 as part of a world tour with […]
March for Life, NAL conference in Durban, life chain in Cape Town
Pro-lifers are invited to join a March For Life event in Umhlanga Durban on Sunday October 1, which is International Life Chain Sunday, a day on which Christians around the world stand up for the right to life of pre-born babies. Participants will meet at the satellite police station in […]
SA Christians uniting for change at Time2RiseSA gathering outside Bloemfontein
It is time for Christians in South Africa to rise, say the organisers of an ambitious mass outdoor gathering which will take place at Wilde Als farm outside Bloemfontein from 4pm on Friday October 6 to 12pm on Sunday October 8. “It is about uniting the body of Christ in […]
Hundreds choose Christ at US university, get spontaneously baptised in lake
Originally published in Faithwire God is moving on college campuses across the United States. Revival hit campuses like Asbury University, Lee University, and Samford University, earlier this year. And now Auburn University students are testifying that God moved at an event last week that still has them “speechless and in […]
Sudan enters 6th month of war: ‘The situation there is very dire’
Originally published in CBN News A brutal civil war in one of Africa’s most strategic countries has millions trapped or on the run. Sudan’s army is fighting a rebel force attempting to overrun the country. Sudanese Christians, who are a minority in this mostly Muslim nation, are risking their […]