More than 2 400 viewers responded to an advertisement offering help to women in crisis pregnancies, which aired over 50 times on Black Entertainment Television (a US cable network) during summer 2012. “Women deserve to know about the compassionate help that is available to them, and this campaign accomplished just […]
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Egypt’s Islamist president reneges on promise of inclusive government
Originally published in barnabasaid Church leaders in Egypt have criticised Islamist President Mohammed Morsi’s new government, saying that is fails to fairly represent the country’s sizeable Christian minority. Following his election in June, Morsi had promised an inclusive administration, saying that his ministers would represent a cross-section of society. He […]
Love your funny bunny ears
[notice] A fortnightly column by Anna Heydenrych[/notice]The other day I arrived at work to find my colleagues huddled around a computer screen looking at a photo of a giant French lop. I am not sure what image your mind conjures up at the thought of a giant French lop, but […]
Taking the Gospel to the Karamoja people in N.E. Uganda
[notice]Allan Verryenne, an elder on staff at the Storehouse Church in Port Elizabeth, sent us the following report on a recent New Covenant Ministries International outreach to a remote part of Africa where churches and missionaries seldom reach. It is our pleasure to publish his report word-for-word and picture-by-picture. Thanks […]
Back-to-school dads learning to lead families
‘Engage’ fatherhood restoration movement spreading among schools During 2010 a Stellenbosch high school for boys ran a Christian character development programme for their learners. Little did they imagine that they were about to discover a truth that would give birth to a movement that aims to inspire schools to use […]
No tolerance for Christian beliefs
Anti-Christian discrimination made the headlines both internationally and in South Africa. In the US, Dan Cathy, the Christian COO of the Chick-Fil-A chain of restaurants came under attack from homosexual activists and the liberal media for expressing his support for man-woman marriage. Cathy warned of God’s judgement on America for its […]
Media Village Africa: Training and Production
Media Village Productions is a Christian production company based in Cape Town, South Africa. For almost 20 years Media Village has produced documentaries, adverts and transformational stories in over 30 nations. We ensure that your intended message reaches your intended audience. We are committed to creativity, ethics and technical excellence. […]
Another excellent worship album from Paul Baloche
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman PAUL BALOCHE: The Same LoveRecord label: Integrity Music • 13 Songs • Time: 60 minutes • Release Date: March 13, 2012 The Same Love Track Listing: 1. The Same Love 2. We are Saved 3. King of Heaven 4. All Because of the Cross 5. […]
It’s spit-and-polish for W Cape Mighty Men as new team takes charge
The revived Western Cape Mighty Men Conference is ready for action with a fired-up, newly elected committee with a distinctly military character. Five of the six committee members are former soldiers and the chairman and 2IC are true Mighty Men veterans — they attended all seven original MMC events on […]
Premiere of film on Nigeria’s role in sex slavery
The harsh reality of human trafficking is exposed on screen in an hour long documentary made by Shane Vermooten in association with Media Village Productions. Vermooten captured the footage during a stay of nearly a month in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria. During this time he faced questioning by military […]