by Alexander F. Venter | Jun 29, 2019 | Writings |
I watched the Chernobyl series of 5 episodes and was deeply struck by the words of the courageous Russian nuclear scientist Valery Legasov, “As scientists we are naive. We are so focused on our search for truth we fail to consider how few actually want us...
by Alexander F. Venter | Oct 15, 2017 | Living The Life God Intended, Teachings |
This fifth teaching is about being “the salt” in society and “the light” to the nation – by living the life God intended – life under God’s rule and reign.
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 | Sep 6, 2015 | Teachings, Writings |
The Gospel Mandate of Reconciliation has implications regarding addressing racism, classism and sexism, that Alexander addresses in this teaching.
by Alexander F. Venter | Mar 16, 2015 | State of the Nation, Teachings |
To listen to the audio teaching click on http://followingjesus.org.za/sermons/state-of-the-nation-a-pastors-response/ Since January 2015 I’ve had a growing number of people expressing serious concern over the state of our nation, asking: how must we respond as...
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 | 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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