Pastor Ryan Wade discusses what it is like for him to return to his hometown and start a church there.

This article explores the impact of African Traditional Religion (ATR) on Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses how ATR's belief in a distant Supreme Being and reliance on human mediums has led to syncretism, where Christians blend these beliefs with their faith.

"Believing in human depravity and inability shatters our hopes of producing an earthly utopia by political means.  Accepting this biblical doctrine of sin fuels us with zeal for evangelism, knowing the gospel alone can transform human hearts and societies.  If we saw how united we are as humans in our depravity, the sins of other people and cultures would surprise us less, knowing the same seeds lie within our own hearts; and we would be slow to judge and quick to show mercy. "

Maintaining, therefore, an exceptionally high view of marriage, and an appropriately high view of human government, here are the Biblical requirements for getting married. May all those pursuing marriage consider these very carefully.

Correct Persons, covenant promises, clear publicity, and celebration party.

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AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and is a disease that destroys the body’s immune system, greatly lowering its resistance to infection. This disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as HIV, which is transferred in blood and sexual fluids. 

While there are treatments to slow the damage of AIDS, currently there is no known cure.

"The church's role is not to police immigration, nor to adopt immigration as a political position. It may provide counsel to believers struggling with this, or assist believers to obey the law (financially or otherwise). "

"I am not promoting a new strategy. Many of the great missionaries of the past feared the results that came from paternalism. Western churches would raise funds to send out cross-cultural evangelists, but they rarely used this money to assist in local works and ministerial projects."

The Springboks have inspired our nation because they have marched onto the rugby field to represent South Africa against the rest of the world. They have shown that South African men can work as a team to defeat adversity. They have been courageous, strong, skilful, and manly, and our young men would do well to imitate their example in these areas.

"If at all we are to overcome the pandemic that has gripped the African continent, our churches must be planting churches at a faster rate. There is far too much caution from churches associated with money and resources that hinder Gospel advancement, especially in the remotest parts of our countries."

Trust God’s Authority over Life and Death (Deuteronomy 32:39, Job 1:21): Suicidal thoughts might stem from the desire to take control over life and death. Biblically, understanding that life is God's domain helps reframe the conversation around trusting God with our lives, even when it feels like we’ve lost control. This leads to a practical emphasis on surrendering to God's timing and will, and finding purpose in His plans.