South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the first of a 3-part series he calls on Christians to become ‘sacred spaces’ of conversation. — See Part 2 and Part 3. Three recent, provocative and reinforcing events helped […]
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. Popular pastor and author Timothy Keller was in Twitter wars recently. It appeared that he made some comments that a lot of people found very controversial, so much so that it generated significant debate. Here was his comment […]
JUSTICE CONFERENCE PERSPECTIVE Adèle Christian searches her heart — and the Lord’s — after two emotion-stirring days at the Justice Conference Written by A Seeking Heart So, Lord, here I am spending time with You on the first morning of “The Justice Conference”. Father God, please help me to make the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Giving their 67 Minutes for Madiba at the Boardwalk Hotel, Port Elizabeth on Saturday July 16, 20 of the city’s senior Christian leaders, once again, proved that they do ‘walk the talk’. They were part of the “Stop Hunger Now” initiative and manned a table forming a production line which […]
Churches and congregants in Nelson Mandela Bay are being urged to adopt a ‘Unity Pledge for Active Citizenry‘ that positions the Church to engage in bringing about constructive change in the city. Senior Christian leaders in Nelson Mandela Bay who signed the pledge at the end of last year after […]
Glenridge Church, Vineyard Institute and Soul Action Network are co-hosting a weekend seminar in Durban on September 19 and 20 called Dignity and Justice – The Gospel of the Kingdom. The purpose of the event is to equip believers with a solid Biblical understanding of the Gospel mandate to reach […]