by Heinrich Titus As Shofar turns thirty this year, we reflect on our journey so far as we trust God for a great outpouring for the next season. Dear Friend Thirty years. It’s a lifetime for some of us. For others, it’s but one season amongst many. Regardless of our age or how long we … Read more
We are so thankful for God’s provision that enabled us to invest in some new properties despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Shofar Somerset West and Support Centre: In 2021, Shofar Somerset West and Shofar Support Centre acquired a guest house consisting of two properties on the Main Road of Somerset West. The one … Read more
We are excited about what God is doing in our midst, with repeated confirmations that it is time to focus on planting churches. We already see the fruit of these words with church plants like Kleinmond and Oudtshoorn. Here are some details regarding recent and potential future church plants: Kleinmond A place of rest Leaders: … Read more
Are we puffed up with knowledge, or do we build up with love? By Andries van der Merwe, Amo O’Kennedy, Phillip Boshoff, and Heinrich Titus The controversy surrounding Covid-19 vaccines has turned families and friends against each other, and social media into a battlefield. You are either for or against the vaccines, with very … Read more
The Church has a window of opportunity to engage in the current conversations about racial prejudice – conversations that are both difficult and so necessary. Ps Heinrich Titus joins the discussion with snapshots from his own journey as a person of colour in South Africa.
A Life of Prayer by Hennie Swart Prayer is the universal language. Everyone admits to praying sometimes, even those who don’t intend to or don’t even believe in God. It is near impossible for dependent human beings who cannot control everything to consistently “suppress the truth” about God, which “God has shown… to them” (Rom … Read more
Happy New Year! May 2020 be a year full of God’s grace, hard-fought victories, and pleasant surprises. As we know, every new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. So “let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, … Read more
by Cause For Justice On 12 May, the Sunday Times published an article on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) that led to public outrage concerning claims such as “children as young as nine years old will learn about masturbation when new life orientation textbooks are rolled out next year.” In response, the Department of Basic Education … Read more
by André Kruger Shofar East London We are excited to introduce the new Shofar Encounter Series with a fresh look, updated content, and a big focus on each participant encountering the love of God. The previous Foundation series served us faithfully over the years, but was in need of an update. The new Encounters are … Read more
It’s where the harsh Namib Desert meets the cold Atlantic Ocean. A unique town – unique in weather, unique in history, unique in this country. A place that people flock to for refreshing. Swakopmund! So much of this town is a reflection of what the church is called to be: A beacon of hope, … Read more
by Rick Bornman Shofar Worcester In early July, Shofar pastors and their families gathered in the Western Cape for a blessed time together – challenging, inspiring, and ministering to one another The “sound of the harvest” is becoming louder. We discern the urgent voice of the Lord of the Harvest instructing us to prepare to … Read more
by Shofar Global We are excited to announce that one of our affiliates, Empowered21, is inviting you to Jerusalem2020, a global gathering of Spirit-empowered Believers, during the week of Pentecost 2020 (31 May – 3 June 2020). Come experience the Holy Land and celebrate what the Holy Spirit is doing around the world. Experience a … Read more
by Francine Prins Editor of the Christian magazine LiG “No woman has ever killed her husband while he was doing the dishes…” Can you relate? This joke would probably have hit home if you’ve ever had to do dishes, whether you’re married or not. Those no-brainer, boring, endless tasks… if someone helped you with those … Read more
by HEINRICH TITUS Senior Pastor of Shofar Christian Church At the recent Pastors Summit, we spoke about church growth with the assurance that God is always into growth. He loves growth, it’s a natural outflow of life. Wherever there is life, there is growth. Church doesn’t only happen on a Sunday, but Sundays are important, … Read more
by Shofar Global Rick Rusaw Rick Rusaw is an author and regular international speaker at both church and business conferences, including previous Convergence conferences. For Rick the two great commands of Jesus – to love God with all of our beings and love our neighbours as ourselves – are at the very heart of … Read more
We as the church of Jesus Christ want to see the Kingdom of God come here on earth, just as it is in heaven. The Gospel transforms lives. It is through the proclamation of the Gospel that people can receive salvation from God and become part of His Kingdom. It is our mandate as the … Read more
Did you know that God made men and women in His image, to reflect Who He is to the world? We are fearfully and wonderfully made, each with our unique gifts and talents, likes and dislikes, personality and character. As women, we are prone to comparison. We constantly compare ourselves to other women, those who … Read more
Rooted | Shofar Joburg Youth Dewald Robinson The youth today is a generation so different and so connected to the world. Our vision is to see them filter through these connections, to enable them to find their true identity which is in Christ and to experience the freedom and love we have in Jesus. It … Read more
Beauty for Ashes Sermon Article 26/05/2019 Reading from John 8:2-12 (NIV) I want you to envision this story as if it were happening right in front of you. Smell the Jerusalem air, the dust and the robes. Are you there? There is a group of people, “the mob”, and they are confronting Jesus with this … Read more
by Hennie Swart & Phillip Boshoff It’s our duty, especially in a democracy, to not only submit to governing authorities, but to participate in them by voting and public discourse, and to hold those who govern us accountable. 4 MIN READ On Wednesday 8 May South Africans will cast their vote in the national elections. … Read more