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Mining Gold in the City of Grace

25 July 2017

by Hennie Swart and Stefan Cronje Shofar Johannesburg Hennie: Most of the people who came to Johannesburg in its early years came here to find treasure, and so did I....

Where is the love?

22 June 2017

This year our journey starts with one crucial question. It’s a question that resonates in the hearts of so many of us. It’s a question that resonates in the hearts of...

Why is it so hard for me to pray?

2 June 2017

by Mariechen Jordaan Shofar Durban Acknowledging the fact that we cannot, but God can, is always a good place to start in prayer. Actually, that is one of the reasons...

Namibia Must Worship: Why did 41 churches get together to worship?

17 May 2017

by Richard Wade Shofar Apostolic Team member, ShofarBand worship leader Namibia Must Worship took place on 1 April 2017. No, really – it did! On 1 April 2017, just under...

Why Worship?

9 May 2017

by Tamsyn Teppler Shofar HQ Music Coordinator Shofar Institute is currently in the process of revising the First Year Bible School modules. So we asked some of our contributors to...

The Spirit of Excellence: Leadership and the church in South Africa

12 April 2017

by Dr. Theuns Jacobs Pastor of Shofar Cape Town City But Daniel, brimming with spirit and intelligence, so completely outclassed the other vice-regents and governors that the king decided to...

Parenting in the Last Days

13 March 2017

by Alida Bornman Children’s Ministry champion “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 There is...

Sons and Daughters in the House: Serving as an expression of acceptance

1 March 2017

by Tosca Ferndale Volunteer Coordinator, Shofar Stellenbosch February was Activate Month – a month in which our churches presented the various opportunities for congregation members to get involved in ministries...

Is Women’s Ministry Worth the Pursuit?

28 February 2017

by Christelle Myburgh Awaken Women’s Ministry champion I am truly grateful for another God-given year where we as women of God can grow together. We are continuously being conformed to...