Open Doors will release its 2013 World Watch List of 50 countries that are the worst persecutors of Christians on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, during a press conference in Washington, DC. “The annual World Watch List has raised awareness of the plight of persecuted Christians for many years,” says Open […]
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The future of SA: Christians speak out with one voice
Church must speak out more, not back down — African Enterprise [notice] A report and commentary by African Enterprise on the letter to the Government from Christian leaders and the role of the Church as a prophetic voice and agent of transformation. This article was published in the latest newsletter […]
Stars light up as world reads of birth of Jesus
Youversion, the leading Bible app that is on more than 70 million smartphones and pads, has created a fun live map that allows viewers to watch the world reading about the birth of Jesus. The so-called Christmas Story Tracker light’s a star on the reader’s country when she or he […]
Mantashe warns clerics to back off
Originally published in Business Day Live UNDER fire from business and church leaders calling for decisive leadership, the African National Congress (ANC) hit back at “mischievous” societal groups wanting to influence the party’s leadership elections next week. The last week before the Mangaung elections has seen a surge of comment […]
Nehemiah Vision to rebuild wall of Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leaders have launched a ‘Nehemiah Vision’ to rebuild the ‘city wall’ which they say is in ruins as a result of factionalism and disunity. A video presentation of the vision was shared with Christians from all sectors of the metro at a “Praying For the City” […]
SA needs leaders who can bring hope, Church that speaks truth
While the series of strikes, stone-throwing and general chaos continues in South African townships, farms and mines, the people are looking for direction. Standing at the valley of indecision are the hordes of the poor, homeless, unemployed, youth, masses, middle class and investors alike. In Matthew 9: 36, Jesus saw […]
Weekend Sports Results — December 11, 2012
Rugby Cricket Football Golf Boxing Rugby: IRB world 7’s series at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: Cup: Quarter-finals: South Africa 17, United States 7 New Zealand 35, Wales 5 France 10, Portugal 7 Argentina 15, Fiji 12 Semi-finals: New Zealand 12, South Africa 5 France 10, Argentina 7 (after extra time) Third […]
Zimbabwe Christians to march against corruption
Thousands of Christians are marching on cities in Zimbabwe next week in protest against the corruption that is keeping millions in poverty. Leaders of the country’s three largest Christian bodies have signed a letter urging churches to rise up against corruption during a day of action coinciding with the global […]
Islamist Group Boko Haram accused of slitting 10 Christians’ throats
Originally published in Charisma News At least 10 Christians, including one pastor, were allegedly killed by suspected Islamist fighters connected to the extremist group Boko Haram in an overnight attack on the village of Chibok located in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno, International Christian Concern reports. In a separate attack, […]
Ray Comfort produces chilling John Lennon film
Originally published in Charisma News Genius is a new and chilling movie based on the life and tragic murder of John Lennon. “It’s chilling because it reveals what people will do for money,” said Ray Comfort, the producer of the Los Angeles-based film company that made the movie. “There are […]