Originally published in Faithwire Like millions around the globe, NBA star Jonathan Isaac was heartbroken and horrified by video footage of George Floyd’s death, but when it came time to react publicly, he thought twice. Isaac, author of the book Why I Stand, said fellow NBA players decided on July […]
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Nelson Mandela Bay evangelism campaign sets goal of ’10 000 souls’
About 40 churches scattered throughout Nelson Mandela Bay will work together to execute the Great Commission during the Jesus 2022 Citywide Crusade from September 7 to 11, said the campaign visionary, Pastor Jimmy Davis. Working together as the Body of Christ they hope to harvest 10 000 souls for Jesus […]
Franklin Graham preaches Gospel to over 68 000 on Rio beach
Tens of thousands of people came out to Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro last Saturday night to listen to Evangelist Franklin Graham’s message about God’s love. Graham, who is the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and the Samaritan’s Purse humanitarian ministry, wrote in a […]
From ‘pot of pap’ to nationwide food aid — Pastor Bert Pretorius shares his heart
Three decades ago a young South African pastor’s mindset was radically shifted during a visit to Phola Phola township in Thokoza, Alberton, where he saw young children lying on the ground, passed out as a result of malnutrition. In an interview with Gateway News Pastor Bert Pretorius who was starting […]
Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 2
This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner” Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 1 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 2 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 3 […]
Manchester pub becomes church on Sunday mornings
Originally published in Premier Christian News People in Manchester can now attend church at a pub. The Mosely Arms in Bolton has become the venue for an informal alternative to traditional weekly worship. “We just want local people who are often completely off church to encounter Jesus and the church to […]
Durban church shares Gospel with giant billboard
“Live for me. I died for you,” proclaims a striking, giant, illuminated billboard depicting Jesus on the cross to hundreds of thousands of people daily on Durban’s busy M4 Southern Freeway. An Easter project of The Worship Tabernacle (TWT) church in Shallcross, Durban, the 18m x 5m billboard was erected […]
Underdogs slaying the Dragon recalls greatest victory in history — Charles Gardner
As a former sports editor, I’m sure you won’t mind if I indulge in a bit of rugby banter. In the midst of so much misery in our troubled world, the Italians gave us something to cheer about with their historic victory at one of the ‘holy sites’ of the […]
Pray with ‘Kingdom eyes’ says veteran SA missionary in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about a spiritual watershed moment that requires Christians to “pray like never before” for doors to preach the Gospel to remain open in the region, said Willem van der Colff, a South African missionary who has been serving in Ukraine for 27 years. In […]
Moms, can you answer your 7-year-old’s God questions? You need to be at SA’s first ‘Apologetics Women Conference’
Apologetics SA will be hosting their first ever conference for women on March 4 to 5 at NG Oosterlig in Pretoria. Women have such an important role to play in sharing the Gospel. Can you answer your 7-year-old when she asks you: “If God made everything, who made God?” So, […]