by Anton Myburgh (Shofar Network) In January this year Malawi was hit by torrential rain that caused disastrous flooding, leaving hundreds dead and hundreds of thousands homeless, with some of our Shofar Malawi congregations badly impacted. Thanks to your amazing support and generous giving, we were able to raise R340,000, which enabled us to send a Relief.Life team … Read more
by Marionette van Deventer (Shofar Stellenbosch) I can’t claim to have the kind of body that looks good in a bikini. (Yes, I know. You’re wondering where this is going.) Although I enjoy swimming, for quite a while I wasn’t willing to set foot on a beach because of the deep sense of social … Read more
by Christelle Myburgh It’s a story that’s as old as time itself. Ever-expanding, unfolding through the ages, resurrecting the hopeless, loving the destitute and redeeming the lost. It’s a story that’s written and rewritten daily, in living words, on the hearts of people. And we carry that story, each one of us reflecting His … Read more
In our Ask the Pastor series we ask questions about being Christians, church members and family. Sias le Roux from Shofar Stellenbosch and André Kruger from Shofar East London answer, “I can only do one extra church ‘thing’ apart from Sunday services and small group. What should I choose?”
In our Ask the Pastor series we ask questions about being Christians, church members and family. Heinrich Titus from Shofar Somerset West and Theuns Jacobs from Shofar Cape Town answer, “How can I, as an average church member, reach the nations?”
We’re very excited to launch our School of Worship – an opportunity for worship teams to become thoroughly equipped for ministry! The first cycle kicks off with a weekend retreat in Franschhoek, South Africa, where we connect with God and one another, followed by classes on Monday nights where we share in-depth on leading worship, building worship … Read more
by Fred May Dear friends I’ve not written to you in many months, which is regrettable, I know, but I’m sensing a positive urge to write, to speak to you, again. Since, in the last while, the storm has taken its toll on relationships generally, I’ve been made aware of the limitations and risks in … Read more
In our Ask the Pastor series we’ve asked questions about being Christians, church members and family. Ross van Niekerk from Shofar Durbanville and Anton Myburgh from Shofar’s head office answer, “How do I become connected in church?”
The legal battle to keep pornography off South African television has been a lengthy, and, at times, confusing one. As a church we were directly involved and have also been actively supporting Cause for Justice, a non-profit human rights organisation, who’ve continued the fight in the South African courts. A summary of the events surrounding … Read more
by Theuns Jacobs (Shofar Cape Town) When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could … Read more
by Anton Myburgh (Shofar Network) Exciting things are happening in Potchefstroom! In April this year I met with seven people in Potchefstroom about the possibility to plant a Shofar congregation on campus, in addition to the Shofar Network church, Christian Fellowship, that is based 6km off campus. We formed a leadership team right there, started planning … Read more
by Fred May Aligned hearts, strong relationship, support in ministry and challenging fellowship are vital for the sustained growth and well-being of a church family and we’re privileged to be part of a world-wide Spirit-filled movement that provides all of these vital elements in abundance. After patiently and prayerfully trusting God for guidance in … Read more
by Fanie van der Merwe (Shofar Stellenbosch) Fanie recently competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he won gold in the 100m T37 final. Here’s his story… The team going to the Commonwealth Games was not the usual one, with the para-athletes only making up five of the total team (and two of the training group), so I was … Read more
Convergence 2014 has come and gone… For all of you who joined us, it was a privilege to have you there! For those who couldn’t make it this year, we pray that each of you will have a personal encounter with God’s heart for us as a movement. We look forward to the journey ahead! The Convergence 2014 … Read more
Online tools like the our website and blog, Shofar TV, our online store and social media provide fantastic opportunities to spread the gospel, even to nations and people that we might not be able to reach otherwise.
by Anton Myburgh (Shofar Network) For almost a decade we’ve been sending mission teams to the Antioch churches in Malawi and Pastor Henry Mkhomanya, who founded these churches, has crept into our hearts and become a familiar face at our global conference. At Convergence 2013, Pastor Henry shared with us that it was his … Read more
by Werner Joubert (Shofar Secunda) A critical part of church planting is connecting with the community and Werner Joubert, who pastors Shofar Secunda, joined the rugby club as a way of getting to know the locals. Last year my wife, Juné, and I moved from the Western Cape to Mpumalanga, to pastor the Shofar Secunda congregation. … Read more
by Theuns Jacobs (Shofar Cape Town) The movie Noah, directed and written by Darren Aronofsky and co-written by Ari Handel, was released in March 2014 to a storm of controversy. There have been many different (and often opposing) views about the film in Christian circles, which have not helped matters. Why has the movie … Read more
Shofar Bellville is one of the newer members of our church family, but the congregation is already having a massive impact on it’s community – a spiritual home for the homeless. by Conrad Foord (Shofar Bellville) “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.” Psalm 41:1 What … Read more
by Hennie Swart (Shofar Bible School) If the trend in South Africa is in any way similar to that of the rest of the world, people are reading less (or at least reading fewer books). People may be reading more electronic media like Twitter, Facebook, or emails, which are by and large shorter forms of … Read more