Nuusflits: Ouerskap in ‘n Veranderende Wêreld
February 19, 2026Nuusflits: Ouerskap in ‘n Veranderende Wêreld
February 19, 2026
RESOURCES / IZINSIZA
PARENTING IN A CHANGING WORLD
Parenting in a changing world is both a gift and a challenge, especially for Christian families who want to raise their children with strong faith and healthy values.
Today’s parents are not only guiding their children through school, friendships, and emotions, but also through a fast-moving digital world filled with screens, social media, and constant online influence. Technology can be helpful for learning and staying connected, but too much screen time can quietly replace real family conversations and meaningful moments together.
Christian families need to be intentional about protecting family time, sharing meals without phones, finding time for prayer and church, and for having open conversations about what children see and hear online. Children are growing up in a world that often promotes values very different from those taught in Scripture, so parents must lead with love, wisdom, and consistency.
This means setting healthy boundaries around devices, modelling self-control with their own screen use, and creating a home environment where faith is lived out daily, not just on Sundays. In a changing world, strong Christian parenting is less about control and more about connection, relationship, guidance, and pointing children to Christ in everyday life.
UKUBA NGUMZALI EZWENI ELIGUQUGUQUKAYO
Ukuba ngumzali ezweni eliguquguqukayo kuyisipho kanti futhi kuyinselele, ikakhulukazi emindenini yamaKristu efuna ukukhulisa izingane zayo ngokholo oluqinile nemigomo yokuziphatha eletha impilo.
Namuhla abazali abaqondisi izingane zabo ngesikole, ubungane, nemizwa, kuphela, kodwa futhi nangendlela yobuchwepheshe bobuxhakaxhak bedijithali ehamba ngesivinini esikhulu esiyibona kwizikrini, izinkundla zokuxhumana, kanye nomthelela we-inthanethi olokhu uqhubeke njalo. Ubuchwepheshe bungaba lusizo ekufundeni nokuhlala sixhumene nabantu, kodwa ukuchitha isikhathi esiningi sigqolozele is-krini kungaphazamisa ukuxoxisana emindenini futhi kuthikameze nezikhathi ezibalulekile zokubandawonye.
Imindeni yamaKristu kumele izimisele ukuvikela isikhathi somndeni, ukuba ndawonye ngesikhathi sokudla ngaphandle kokuphazanyiswa izingcingo, futhi sibe nesikhathi sokuthandaza nesokuya esontweni, nokukhulumisana ngendlela ekhululekile ngalokho izingane ezikubonayo nezikuzwayo kwi-inthanethi. Izingane zikhulela ezweni elivame ukukhuthaza imigomo yokuziphatha eyehluke kakhulu kuleyo efundiswa imiBhalo, ngakho abazali kumele bahole ngothando, ngokuhlakanipha nangokuba nozinzo.
Lokhu kusho ukubeka imingcele ebalulekile mayelana nokusetshenziswa kwezinto zokuxhumana phecelezi ezibizwa ngokuthi “amadivayisi” ngolimi lwesiNgisi. Sibe yimizekelo yokuzithiba lapho sisebenzisa izikrini zethu, nangokwakha isimo sekhaya esiqhakambisa impilo yokholo nsuku zonke, hhayi ngamaSonto kuphela. Ezweni eliguquguqukayo, ukuba ngumzali oqotho ongumKristu akusho ukuba nesandla esiqinile kodwa kumayelana nendlela yokuxhumana, ubudlelwano, ukuqondisa, nokugcizelela uKristu ezimpilweni zezingane zethu nsuku zonke.
PRESS RELEASE:
AFM Theological College Officially Registered as a Private Higher Education Institution
The AFM Theological College proudly announces a historic milestone: the College has been officially registered as a Private Higher Education Institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This achievement marks the culmination of years of rigorous work, sacrifice, prayer, and perseverance, positioning AFM Theological College to offer its own fully accredited Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree at NQF Level 7.
Offer a degree programme that reflects the AFM’s unique DNA, doctrine, ethos, and values. Shape the next generation of pastors, leaders, and ministers for South Africa and the global Church. Direct theological training with academic excellence, relevance, and spiritual depth. Equip leaders for effective, Holy Spirit-led ministry, both locally and internationally.
AFMTC extends its deepest gratitude to AFM leadership, consultants, staff, and the entire AFM family for their unwavering support, faithful prayer, and encouragement throughout this journey. Special appreciation is extended to Pastor Nico Nell, Professor Willie Wessels, and Dr. Chris De Wet, whose tireless dedication and commitment were instrumental in achieving this milestone.
As AFMTC moves forward, it does so with unshakeable faith, renewed confidence, and great anticipation, committed to training spiritually rooted leaders who will transform South Africa and impact the world.
Applications for the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) are now open.
Apply online: https://www.afmtc.ac.za/apply
Yours in Christ!
Pastor Barend Petersen
(Deputy President of the AFM of SA & Principal of AFMTC)
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FUELLING THE FIRE 2026 - YOU ARE INVITED
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