South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth Recently I attended East London’s ‘Inspiration Awards’: a ceremony that “promotes and celebrates the inspirational ventures of NGOs and individuals”, as is stated on the programme brochure. Following the presentations, the audience […]
Leadership consultant Craig Bailie unpacks a discussion between media personality Alec Hogg and political leader Herman Mashaba in order to better understand the intersection of religion and politics in SA “We are not oblivious to the fact that most Christians in Africa have no theological or biblical foundation to guide […]
By Olum Douglas — Originally published in UgandaPartners ‘If I can only help a few…I would be fulfilled’ — Gloria Laker Gloria Laker, a fourth-year Bachelor of Laws student at Uganda Christian University (UCU), met her first nodding syndrome patient when visiting an ailing grandfather. It was a Thursday morning […]
Originally published in The Christian Post An innovative new Bible video game titled Gate Zero has generated notable buzz in the gaming community, raising over $271 000 (over R5 million) on Kickstarter, surpassing its initial goal of $218 312 in less than 79 hours. In an era where over 2.5 billion people […]
Originally published in CBN News There is revival taking place in prisons across America as thousands of inmates are being baptised and giving their lives to Jesus Christ. God Behind Bars is a national prison ministry that is working to restore the lives of inmates, by building their faith, during […]
Imagine a South Africa in which each one of us regularly comes up with practical, creative solutions to problems facing our nation. That is a picture that Isaiah Engelbrecht founder of the Innovation Army believes aligns with God’s heart and which he wants to impart to citizens, young and old, […]
History was made in the Dutch Reformed Church last week when Tafelberg Congregation in central Cape Town announced that it had suspended its affiliation with the DRC which it accuses of unbiblical practices. Tafelberg, which is one of over 100 DRC congregations in South Africa that have been officially “grieving” […]
Originally published in Mission Box Logos Hope community experienced many things in Basra, Iraq: rich history, delicious food and intriguing architecture. But it was the warmth, kindness and welcoming nature of the Iraqi people that captured the hearts of crewmembers. Edward and Heather David: We are here beside Shat al-Arab […]
Germany’s top court for disputes between citizens and the state has ruled in favour of a pro-life group that had been banned from praying near an abortion clinic. In their decision, the Leipzig-based Federal Administrative Court determined that blanket bans against peaceful prayer gatherings near abortion organisations are impermissible. “I’m […]
AN ARMY OF POWER-FILLED AND TRUSTED LEADERS IS RISEN! A NEW BREED AND A NEW GENERATION OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN HAS BEEN RAISED UP IN DIFFERENT HOMES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITIES (Urban and Rural) CORPORATES, BUSINESSES, MINISTRIES, CITIES & NATIONS. These Young Men and Women have been […]