JUSTICE CONFERENCE PERSPECTIVE Social entrepreneur Johan de Meyer reports that the Church in SA was taken to task by young Christian activists who accuse it of avoiding festering social injustices South Africa’s young church did not mince its words when it comes to social justice issues at The Justice Conference […]
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Justice and the gospel probed at Cape Town conference
The Justice Conference in Cape Town last weekend challenged young Christians to address tough and uncomfortable issues in South African society. Pastor, author, columnist and Gateway News board chairman Afrika Mhlophe shares one of three perspectives we publish on this first-of-its kind conference in SA. I just came back from […]
Kingdom storytelling initiative ready to roll in Nelson Mandela Bay
By Glenn Weiss “What’s your Story?” is ready to roll in Nelson Mandela Bay (PE, Uitenhage, Despatch) after more than 450 facilitators were exposed to training in the metro last week by the inspirational Heartlines presenters. In total 14 training sessions and meetings were held throughout the metro from Monday […]
Justice Conference will challenge young Christians to engage with tough issues in SA
Christ’s call to sacrificial service that leads to genuine change will be forefront at the upcoming Justice Conference, to be held in Cape Town on March 17 and 18, where the organisers hope to inspire 1 000 delegates to “live justice together.” According to conference organiser Valerie Anderson attendees will […]
‘What’s your Story?’ training starting in PE next week
PE church leader Glenn Weiss invites churches, youth groups, schools, and businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay to join a story-telling revolution by getting plugged into a powerful national reconciliation campaign called “What’s Your Story” So what is all this talk about, “What’s your Story”? “What’s your story” is an initiative […]
Our stories … tales worth the telling — Vivienne Solomons
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Beyond the River is a ‘must-see’ movie, say previewers
A true reflection of South Africa, A must-see for all South Africans, Very enlightening, Brilliant — a few comments that Gateway News captured from people after the preview screening in Port Elizabeth last week of Heartlines’ new movie Beyond the River. Based on a true story of two South African men […]
African Church must ‘promote peace, forgiveness and reconciliation’
Originally published in World Watch Monitor African church leaders concerned by the devastating consequences of conflicts across the continent have pledged to focus on preventative efforts. The continent has been among the worst-hit by violent conflicts in recent decades. Countries in West and Central Africa have been particularly affected. In […]
‘Beyond the River’ preview in PE
Call for those in business and education to attend Heartlines have done it again — but this time they’ve upped the level! Beyond the River is a must-see film for every South African who is serious about wanting all of us to live together as one. Based on a true story, […]
Powerful PE service a picture of ‘how church can lead nation in healing and reconciliation’
“It was one of the most meaningful services I have ever attended in my Christian walk,” said Trevor Jennings a member of a Nelson Mandela Bay church leadership task team that arranged a healing and reconciliation service at which four victims of apartheid-era forced removals from South End, Port Elizabeth, […]