South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
As South Africa’s young people navigate increasing pressures around identity, purpose, education, unemployment and harmful social influences, a Rustenburg church is seeking to provide a different path — one rooted in faith, mentorship, discipleship and practical development. At New Covenant Fellowship International Church, youth ministry has become more than a […]
Neziswa Kanju sheds light on “Ntinga Nathi”, a faith-filled youth development ministry birthed in Mdantsane, where many dreams have been crushed under the weight of poverty and social evils Ntinga Ntaka Ndini!!!! A popular phrase among amaXhosa, literally means “fly high bird”. It is often said when congratulating someone who […]
The incalculable effects of faithfully sowing Gospel seeds among the young Discovering how a 19th century hero of mine was converted to Christ is a welcome encouragement for my greatest heroine – my wife Linda! I’ll explain why in due course. Lord Shaftesbury’s passion for Christ influenced an entire generation. […]
As Gateway News we try to bring you timely news of what God is doing in this season. Sometimes we slip up — as in this case, where this report by Ndileka Aboagye was sent to us in good time but was only picked up by us today. We have […]
WHEN: 4-9 January 2019 WHERE: Hermanus, Western Cape “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” — Colossians 2:8 The Biblical Worldview Summit is a vibrant and exciting camp […]
Nearly half the 190 teenagers who attended Groundswell — an inter-church youth camp in a spectacular natural setting near Mbombela, Mpumalanga — made first-time decisions for Christ at the event last weekend. More than 40 adult volunteers served at the camp, which was marketed to local high schools by Grand […]
Photos: Keanan Messias and Joshua Cambell More than 5 000 young people from Cape Town and surrounds joined in worship, praise and renewing their lives in God at the #YTAUnite event at the Belville Velodrome last Saturday. Kyle driver, chairman of Youth Transformation Africa (YTA) said “we saw 5 000 young people lift […]
[notice]A story in two parts of God’s relentless pursuit and guidance of one of His sons. Read Part 1[/notice] Open doors After JP Flugel took a bold step of faith in 2008 and resigned his well-paid job to serve Bluewater Bay Community Church full-time, God responded at once, creating a […]
[notice]A story in two parts of God’s relentless pursuit and guidance of one of His sons. Read Part 2 [/notice] Darkness to light Over the past year J P Flugel has experienced God using others to humble him, heal old heart wounds, radically expand his ministry vision — and confirm that […]
A group of approximately 20 enthusiastic young members of the Youth Back to God (YBTG) movement ministered to vulnerable people of all ages at the Emmanuel Centre in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth last Saturday. Their goal in conducting services for a group of preschoolers and disabled teenagers and a second group of […]