Independence—A Call for African Churches to Support African Missions
–– Joe Shoko The audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. The current call in African countries is for the “Decolonisation of Africa!” One African country, Zimbabwe, gained its independence from British rule on April 18, 1980. It’s neighbour, South Africa, was one of the last countries in Africa […]
Black Tax: How Christians Should Care for Ageing Parents (Part 3)
–– Paul Schlehlein The audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. According to Visual Capitalist, South Africa has one of the lowest effective retirement ages in the world, defined as the average age of exit from the labour force for workers aged 40 years or more. The lowest age […]
Are ‘Points of Contact’ Biblical?
–– Paul Schlehlein The audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Pastor Paseka ‘Mboro’ of South Africa continues to fill the headlines. For years he’s drawn criticism for driving luxury vehicles in a poor neighborhood, claiming bizarre healing ability or, most recently, facing assault and kidnapping charges. But his […]
May I Marry Any Christian?
–– Tim Cantrell Audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. A recent study showed that South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where religious involvement has increased in recent years, with over 85% of the country now claiming some kind of Christianity. But this raises […]
Are Boycotts Biblical?
–– Paul Schlehlein Listen and subscribe: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Captain Charles Boycott (1832-1897) was an Irish land agent who became infamous for being ostracized by his community. In 1880, after renters had refused to pay their fees, Boycott served them eviction notices. But the community revolted, insisting Boycott’s employees quit. Blacksmiths, postal workers, […]