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David Nyland

Building stronger youth ministries using story-sharing

On 28 and 29 March 2025, youth leaders from across Durban gathered at the Vuleka Centre in Outer West Durban for a Heartlines Bridge event to help them have courageous conversations about what they can do to strengthen their communities. 

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Bonolo Mokua

Making church a safe space for young people

At the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa’s Forum empowerment breakaway regional leaders had the chance to learn how they can create safe spaces for young people in their churches. 

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Building peace is the work of the Church

"The Church needs to become mediators in the event of unrest. We need to represent to people what peace is. Churches should be a place of refuge to all, regardless of whether they are members or not.” – Rev. Samu Khanyile

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Bonolo Mokua

We need our elders' stories

When elders share their stories, it bridges generational gaps, fosters understanding, and creates a sense of continuity between the past, present and future.

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Stephen zee

Storytelling changes the perception of the foreigner

As a foreign national moving to South Africa, Pastor Stephen Mzee has not had the easiest life. But he knows the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions of “the other.”

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