Educators, parents, students and believers attended an education imbizo at Vineyard Ministries, King William’s Town last Saturday hosted by the Eastern Cape Christian Educators Forum (ECCF) which aims to restore God in the education sector. Speakers included ECCEF chairperson Prophet Nikiwe Apenteng, Students’ Christian Organisation (SCO) leader A Dlomo, teacher […]
Tag: Christian education
New tertiary education platform has vision to reclaim Christian influence in raising marketplace leaders
In what was described as a pivotal moment for Christian education in South Africa when the newly-formed Federation of Christian Universities and Colleges (FCUC) was launched during a virtual meeting yesterday. Representatives of Christian education and training institutions across the country who joined the meeting were urged to rally around […]
Dream realised with launch of affordable bible college in PE
A Port Elizabeth pastor has realised one of his dreams with the establishment of an affordable and accessible Bible college in the city offering accredited qualifications. Trinity Bible College (TBC) a campus of Trinity International Bible University (TIBU) launched in the city last year and among the first graduates in […]
How the church is changing England with free educaton
Originally published in CBN News The Church of England is making new waves in the country by opening more than 100 free Christian schools. England’s new initiative to open 500 free schools for underprivileged children has been derided by many critics as a poor decision, but the Church of England […]
School bucks gloomy academic trend and glorifies God
When you enter the gates of the Matric Academy of Excellence it is apparent that there is something different about this school on the outskirts of Zwide township, Port Elizabeth. The newly planted garden, neat lawn, clean environment and air of expectancy as students greet each other with “On top […]
Christianity no longer a requirement for Oxford theology students
Originally published in Christian Today Is this a sign of how the academic world is giving less and less value to Christian teachings? The University of Oxford, the oldest such institution in the English-speaking world dating back to 1096, will no longer require its undergraduate theology students to enrol in […]
Hikers raise awareness of need to defend religious freedom in schools
Originally published in Politics Web The civil rights organisation AfriForum together with the actor Hykie Berg and Jacobsdal Primêre Skool embarked on Monday (October 5, 2015) on a two day hike in the Drakensberg to create awareness for the preservation of religion in schools. The aim of this hike was to once […]
“Skool by die Huis” project sets example for churches to follow
Extending education that develops both students and society An inspiring youth development initiative is being played out at the Uniting Reformed Church in Bloemendal, Port Elizabeth, where the Church is performing a pioneering role in assisting learners to not only improve their school results through a “Winter School” project that […]
Teacher finds calling at underprivileged school after horror bus accident
A troubled boy’s kiss on his head is what Alfie Blume will always remember of the horrific accident which changed the direction of his teaching career. Blume was the Head of Department and under-11 rugby coach at Cradock Primary School, when the school bus with 60 children on their way […]
They come to rewrite matric. They leave transformed by God
Opportunity to sponsor students After more than 40 years in education Mart and Toy van Vuuren sensed God was giving them a vision to uplift disadvantaged students. Mart, a former Teacher Training College lecturer and Toy, a former High School Principal, spent three busy years preparing to launch a Grade […]