by Siyabulela Zalabe | Nov 5, 2025 | Pastoral Ministry
Faithfulness, Contentment, and Practical Wisdom in Ministry Many black pastors across South Africa know what it means to struggle. Whether you serve in a rural village, a township, or even in an urban or suburban church, ministry can be hard — not only spiritually and...
by Siyabulela Zalabe | Oct 26, 2025 | Culture
In ancient Greek legend, there was a warrior named Achilles. He was said to be strong, brave, and nearly invincible. But there was one problem — a small weakness in his heel. During battle, an arrow struck that very spot, and the great warrior fell. His strength could...
by Siyabulela Zalabe | Oct 26, 2025 | Christian Living
In South Africa, conversations about our past are never simple. Many white South Africans today will quickly blame communism for the troubles of the present — past Cold War pressures, the influence of neighboring states, or even global political movements that opposed...
by Siyabulela Zalabe | Oct 23, 2025 | Christian Living
I once heard Christians speak about believers who live with pain every day because of sickness or injury. They said, “They are suffering well.” That phrase sounds beautiful—but what does it really mean to “suffer well”? To wake up every day in pain and still trust God...
by Siyabulela Zalabe | Oct 21, 2025 | Pastoral Ministry
A Surprising Example from the Football World In a recent interview on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, football coach Jürgen Klopp said something that stood out to me. As he spoke about his decision to leave Liverpool, Klopp shared that he wanted the coach who...
