South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in News24 A Plumstead pastor at the River Word Church is doing God’s work by spreading what he calls “prosperity Gospel”, which allows him to provide his congregants in need, with cars, money, food supplies, and very soon even houses. Pastor Kyle Driver, 34, said he had been “led” […]
Dr Wallace Mgoqi, who earned a reputation as an advocate for human rights and social justice during his long public career which included stints as a legal practitioner, a gender equality commissioner and head of the South African Land Claims Commission and acting judge in the Land Claims Court, shares […]
Lockdown in South Africa has birthed all sorts of ways for individuals and families to keep busy and productive. One common activity seems to be “spring cleaning”. We often say we don’t have the time for so many things, but all of a sudden we have too much time on […]
For those of us who live in South Africa, and in the larger cities in particular, we need not travel far to see firsthand the overwhelming need in our country. Whether it be at the traffic lights on our daily commute, outside our local drive thru restaurant or perhaps even […]
Correcting our thoughts on the issue of income [notice]Missionary pastor Willem Taute of Jeffreys Bay missions organisation Global Challenge tackles issues of money, faith and ministry that challenge many people who seek to serve God in a Christian calling — and indeed challenge us all to some degree.[/notice] As a […]
I have many emotions and consider different facets as to how and why we celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share some of these with you, our treasured readers. The value of the word of God I’m deeply grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ. I have fond memories of […]
Is Kingdom philanthropy an activity restricted to the rich? If not, what does it take to participate in Kingdom philanthropy, and just what exactly is Kingdom philanthropy anyway? Most of us, although we are aware that philanthropy has to do with giving to the poor or needy, do not see […]
[notice]A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years.[/notice] A New Year is upon us. What a challenge! What a moment! What a privilege! What an opportunity! And especially is it […]
I took time to visit a certain church in the City of Harare in Zimbabwe on a Sunday morning and I was surprised to see numerous top-of-the-range cars parked outside as the owners took time to worship their Creator. Reflecting on news reports I had read during the week, I […]