by Alexander F. Venter | May 29, 2020 | Writings |
The South African government’s allowance of church gatherings (of up to 50 people) to resume at level 3, next week Monday 1 June 2020, is exposing a divided church and society… once again! As usual, socio-ethical issues and considerations become divisive,...
by Alexander F. Venter | Mar 26, 2020 | Writings |
A full solar eclipse I was asked this week to share thoughts on giving leadership in response to the corona pandemic. Pastors and spiritual leaders carry a particular responsibility before God to guide churches, and society in general, with a godly response. How do we...
by Alexander F. Venter | Mar 31, 2017 | State of the Nation |
With President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle last night South Africa is in crisis. What is a Christian response? As a pastor, I offer guidance to my congregation.
by Alexander F. Venter | Jan 18, 2016 | State of the Nation, Writings |
Recent racist outbursts from Penny Sparrow and Velaphi Khumalo unmask suppressed racist attitudes for all to see – a mirror of what many secretly think in white and black communities? How do we respond?
by Alexander F. Venter | Apr 17, 2015 | State of the Nation |
The Association of Vineyard Churches South Africa today issues an urgent and emphatic appeal to our nation and its leaders, in the light of the worsening situation regarding violence against foreign nationals in our country. Scripture, as well as the best traditions...
by Alexander F. Venter | Mar 29, 2014 | State of the Nation, Teachings, Writings |
This talk gives Biblical guidance on how to understand the Church/State relationship, how to evaluate political parties, and how to vote on 8 May 2014.
by Alexander F. Venter | Dec 10, 2013 | News, State of the Nation |
A personal anecdotal tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the day of his historic memorial service at the Soweto Stadium, Johannesburg, 10 December 2013.
by Alexander F. Venter | Feb 19, 2013 | State of the Nation |
What is the cause of the unbelievable levels of violence in South Africa – specially in terms of rape and murder – what men do to women and children in our country? Our society and the public media, including the government, is debating what’s behind...
by Alexander F. Venter | Feb 17, 2012 | State of the Nation |
I’m reminded that I did not comment further on the repentance paper that my colleague and I wrote for a possible process in regard to the South African situation. We drafted the paper (see below), but it’s still in process of discussion and decision making...
by Alexander F. Venter | Nov 23, 2011 | News, State of the Nation |
Opposition parties and other organizations who opposed the ANC’s proposed “Protection of Information Bill” asked everyone to wear black clothes yesterday, and called it “Black Tuesday”. And rightly so! 22 November 2011 will go down in...
by Alexander F. Venter | Nov 4, 2011 | News, State of the Nation |
Can you please pray for my colleague (Trevor Ntlhola) and myself as we draft a call to confession and repentance for the Church in South Africa? Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently had a much publicised press conference at which he challenged and rebuked the ANC...
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