As a well-travelled person, I am fascinated by how society gathers together after devastations such as floods, wars, tsunamis, earthquakes, and the like to refine their identity, purpose and safety again. “Those that sow in tears will reap in joy” — Psalm 126:5 Change is a universal experience. In South […]
Tag: nation building
Kingdom solutions road trip moves into second gear
The first leg of a national road trip to find Kingdom solutions to South Africa’s many challenges has left Mkhangeli Matomela and Jacques Malan astounded by what God has already initiated in different communities. Starting in Cape Town on July 20, the pair visited nine cities and towns in eight […]
Pair taking to road in search of Kingdom solutions to SA challenges
The government needs help with solving problems that are holding back the nation — and there are many people in the Body of Christ throughout South Africa who can help solve those problems. This is the view of a number of South Africans in different spheres who share a “covenant […]
Ministry celebrates signs of new dawn, honours transformational women leaders
On May 25, as the nation celebrated the inauguration of South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, women gathered in Katlehong for the fourth Womb of the Nation Arise annual conference calling the nation to a season of divine fulfilment. Womb of the Nation Arise is a Change Bible Church ministry […]
New people’s power movement aims to bring change to elections
A new, ethical nation-building movement that aims to restore power to the people of South Africa has postponed its scheduled October national launch to early next year after it received an encouraging response from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to its proposed non-partisan participation in next year’s elections. The decision […]
Olusegun Olanipekun — Nation Building – A Biblical Perspective: Book Review
Book Review by Andre Viljoen Pretoria-based pastor, leader and author Olusegun Olanipekun has written a timely book on building a great nation according to biblical principles — an assignment that he believes is the next focus of the Holy Spirit and demands the attention of all Christians. Indeed, against a […]
A snapshot of ACDP successes — Cheryllyn Dudley
Can a small party like the ACDP make a difference? ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley lists a number of notable achievements of the party affecting the lives of South Africans in many different spheres. “The voice of the people of South Africa must not only be heard but be seen to be […]
Nation building — an interview with Rev Frank Chikane
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] This week’s column departs from my usual theme, due to elections and an interview. Elections 2016 in South Africa will go down in history as one of the most highly contested elections in the country. With each party promising voters better service […]