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Christian private schools stand out by combining outstanding academic achievement with biblical teaching, all while fostering core moral values...

What, exactly, is being defined as "Christian" or "gospel" music?...

The Government of Israel will present its annual Award of Honor for the Fight Against Antisemitism to...

This year, the Far East Broadcasting Company (known as “FEBA” in South Africa) celebrates 80 years of bringing Christ to the world by media...

Across all regions, and “especially among younger leaders, many expect the church to flourish, Christianity's influence in society to rise, and new opportunities to advance the Great Commission"...

Bible sales reached historic highs in both the United Kingdom and the United States in 2025, according to newly released industry data ...

The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) returns to South Africa after another successful trip to Israel...

Across Israel, and especially along the battered Gaza border, red, yellow, orange, and white tulips are beginning to bloom. They are not accidental. They are intentional...

Life imitated art on 19 December 2025, when the South African animation film David was released across North American cinemas...

In a significant victory for child protection and minority rights, the Lahore High Court today ordered the recovery of Aneeqa, a 13-year-old Christian girl...

State attempts to control religion and its institutions were exposed by the recent shock resignation of Rev. Professor Musa Xulu as Chairperson of the Section 22 Committee...

In this compelling look at international advocacy, the World Evangelical Alliance’s Geneva office highlights how it represents more than 600 million evangelical Christians...

Despite South Africa’s official position of being neutral and “non aligned”, Naval vessels from several BRICS nations have arrived in the coastal waters near Cape Town...

The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals and Federations (SACOFF) has taken note of the public resignation statement issued by Rev Professor Musa Xulu,Chairperson of the Section 22 Committee appointed by the CRL Rights Commission...

There are moments in history when a single bureaucratic decision exposes far more than its authors ever intended...

In a press statement issued on the 15th of January, Rev. Professor Musa Xulu announced the following...

More than 388 million Christians around the world now face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith (up by 8 million from last year’s figure of 380 million) – a record number ...

President Donald Trump on Monday said any nation that does business with Iran will...

For years, Venezuelan Christians learned how to worship under watchful eyes. Sermons were measured. Humanitarian aid was rationed by permission...

2026 got off to an explosive start. US President, Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s brutal dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his wife on 3 January disrupted the geo-political landscape, setting in motion a...

One month on from launch, Did You Know? Fascinating Facts from the Bible is already doing what we prayed it would do...

In a recent decree approved by Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed the world's 1.4 billion Catholics not to refer to Mary as the "co-redeemer" of the world. The decree stated that Jesus alone redeemed humanity by His crucifixion and death.

Every year we lose more pre-born babies to abortion than the combined death tolls of crime and car accidents. Since 1 February 1997, over 2,000,000 babies have been killed in South Africa, by abortion, mostly with taxpayers’ money...

Mohammadu Abdullahi never imagined he would one day follow Jesus. Born and raised a Muslim in the remote village of Gangkoes in Nigeria's northeast region, his world revolved around farming and family. The people in his community—mostly Muslims, with a few Christians and traditional religion worshippers—are peasant farmers, cultivating just enough crops to survive, with little left to sell.

Encounter Church is more than a local church; it’s a global movement where people experience the tangible presence and supernatural power of God.

The Evangelical Council of Venezuela (CEV) issued an official statement calling for prayer, serenity, and trust in God in the face of the events that have shaken the country. The CEV expresses its closeness to the Venezuelan people. “We extend our prayers and solidarity to all our brothers and sisters and fellow citizens who are going through moments of uncertainty or fear”.

Are you struggling with chronic pain? Chronic pain refers to long-lasting pain for which a clear cause has not yet been identified—but relief is possible.

Life is short—Bible school is the best investment you can make in yourself. Join Lion Heart Bible School today and deepen your relationship with God through a solid, Bible-based curriculum rooted in Christ-centered teaching.

The dramatic events that unfolded in Venezuela over the past few days have stunned the world. The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro is already being framed as a decisive moment--either a long-overdue intervention against an autocrat or a dangerous act of imperial overreach.

In many churches, 2025 looked like a year of cautious optimism. Attendance rose in pockets. Bible sales climbed. Scripture engagement surged online, especially among the young. To some, it felt like the Church was finally turning a corner after years of decline and disruption...

Most South Africans believe leprosy disappeared long ago, but the truth is that leprosy still haunts our beautiful country today, quietly affecting some of...

House of Treasures Ministries’ Treasured Women’s Fellowship (TWF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women affected by Gender-Based...

I recently had a conversation with Gillian (director of JOY!). She told me that she will not be making any New Year’s resolutions this...

I started last year with lots of resolutions. I wanted to join the gym (as everyone does in January), I wanted to improve my sleep, and...

Let’s get off to a roaring start. Do you have a vision for 2026? Is it written down? We celebrate the gift of life every day, and we owe...

I have written this letter for you: parents who have raised your children in love yet, now, may find yourselves forgotten by them...

On November 23, 2025, the Israeli government made a decision that will forever change the lives of more than 5000 people living in the...

He committed his first murder at the age of 14. By the time he was 18, he’d committed a second that led to a life sentence. Today, while...

At TWR, we’re beginning a year-long focus on how God is using our media ministry to bring hope within reach. We’re showing how hope...

In a war-torn city in southern Ukraine, a group of women gather. They are the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of men who are...

And just like that, it’s finally December! It’s time to rest, recoup, and prepare our hearts for the new year. But before we chase 2026...

The recent Jesus Campaign held in Kaduna, Nigeria, was described by the Take the Nations team as one of the most remarkable moves of God...

What began as a divine download in a hotel room has become a national awakening. Evangelist Dario Giustino, a CfaN Bootcamp graduate and...

When Reini Coetzee wheeled his wooden cross over the Beit Bridge, accompanied by supporters who had driven 2000 km from Cape Town...

When asked what my favourite Christmas song is, a number of tunes flicker through my mind: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, “Silent Night”...

I am deeply grateful to have been continually reminded and challenged by the above Scripture throughout my life. We are all called to be exhorters – to lift others up and help them along the way.

The December week-long KwaSizabantu Youth Conference for 2025, which began on 10 December, attracted a remarkable crowd of young people...

I don’t know about you, but every year I find myself wanting less and less of the noise and more of the stillness that Christmas is meant...

On September 26th, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said to the Global Progress Action Summit, “You will not be able to work in the UK...

When seven-year-old Hayden was admitted to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care in March this year, his prognosis was touch-and-go...

Stephan Maag has been evangelising on the streets for many years. From his native Switzerland, he is known for carrying his 40 kg...

Can you feel it? The subtle, chilling grip of a cold, bureaucratic hand reaching for the sacred space of the altar. This is not a matter...

Millions witnessed what forgiveness looks like when Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, quoted Jesus’ cry from the cross before she forgave the...

In 2008, I stood in line at an airport security line at Chicago O’Hare, frustrated with my own inconsistency in reading the Bible and...

Did you know that the earliest evidence of leprosy dates to 2000 BC? Yet this disease continues to affect people today. According to The...

Did you know that Cambodia has one of the youngest populations in Southeast Asia? More than 60% of its people are younger than 30...

Public participation platform Dear South Africa (DSA) invites you to have your say on the so-called “Apartheid Bill” devised by...

Consumers’ ‘spamxiety’ is set to increase in the run-up to the holiday season as unsolicited commercial calls add to the pressure of a...

The unprecedented Bible engagement during Global Bible Month reflected the sustained growth throughout 2025. The YouVersion Community...

We’ve recently walked with friends and family through the loss of loved ones. In those moments, you can’t help but pause and take stock...

Last year, Ilana’s life had taken a real turn. She had always believed her purpose was bigger than her own plans – to serve, to lift others..

In this keynote address, “Faith and Freedom: Building Effective Partnerships for South Africa’s Future”, FOR SA Executive Director Michael...

As South Africa marks the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), a stark reality emerges: for...

FPI is gearing up for what promises to be an eventful 2026. The ongoing battle to defend and promote biblical values in Parliament, the...

In a nation known for peace and stability, the violence that broke out alongside Tanzania’s Oct. 29 election was stunning. “Our beloved...

Produced in Cape Town, the biblical animated musical David is being released in 44 international markets, has passed six million YouTube...

The well-known KwaSizabantu Youth Conference plays a vital role in promoting spiritual growth among young people. The upcoming conference...

The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) – an umbrella organisation working with about 100 GBV shelters and safe houses...

“Forty-eight governments voted in favour of removing “sexual and reproductive health” (abortion) language from a resolution on children...

The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) confirms that a high-level delegation of South African Christian leaders has returned from...

Last month’s Biblical values issue caused quite a stir. We knew it would. Whenever you take a clear stand for truth, it shakes the comfort...

Iran is facing a mounting crisis, one that is driving their nation to the brink of disaster. This disaster is not the result of Israel or...

Encounter Church is more than a local church, it’s a global movement where people experience the tangible presence and supernatural power...

When I spoke to Mmusi Maimane over the phone, he had just stepped off a plane from Johannesburg and was driving to Polokwane. Between...