13Jun

July 2025

The latest issue of JOY! Magazine is now on sale

This month, we feature Gebhardt Berndt on our cover – a passionate leader with a bold vision to disciple a generation and shape culture through the Gospel. From his days as a columnist to his current role at Empower Church, his journey is one of obedience, humility, and unwavering faith.

Inside, you’ll find stirring testimonies and insightful features on spiritual growth, cultural engagement, and Biblical wisdom. We explore how to live holy lives in an age of compromise, how to prepare children for the digital world, and how Paul’s witness in Athens can guide us today. From deep dives into prayer, authenticity, and technology to impactful missions in Africa and beyond, each page is filled with content to strengthen your faith.

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Articles in this issue:

COVER STORY:
– Gebhardt Berndt: Empowering A Generation For Christ

FEATURE STORIES:
– Join The ICEJ For 100 Days Of Prayer & Fasting
– When Elephants Came To Say Goodbye
– Navigating Life’s Storms: The Great Flood Of Noah
– Winning Over Worry: Finding Comfort In Jesus
– Holiness In An Age Of Worldliness
– Lessons From The Bible: Paul At The Areopagus
– Everything You Need To Know About Prayer: Part 3
– Missional University’s Redemptive Care Initiatives In SA
– How To Prepare Your Kids For The Online World
– How To Shape Culture By Using Innovative & Relevant Technology
– Worship, Healing, & Discipleship: Dr Tammy & Dr Valentine

MISSIONS & TESTIMONIES:
– ‘I Know It Was You Lord’ – Reader Testimony
– How A Family’s Faith Sparked A Communion Revolution
– Through Every Season, God Was There
– Pedalling With Purpose
– Brought To Life By God’s Word
– Reaching The Youth For Jesus
– Why Greece Needs The Gospel
– TWR Malawi’s Journey Of Impact & Faith
– Abortion, Grief, & God’s Forgiveness

COLUMNS:
– Editor’s Note: Thank You For Praying For The President
– Christ Amongst The 7 Churches Of Revelation: Smyrna
– The Power Of Authenticity In A World Of Fake
– 3 Points To Ponder On Contentment

REGULARS:
– Letters To The Editor
– Bible Fun: Quiz, Crossword, Word Search, & Colouring In
– Ask Val – Answers To Tough Questions
– Did You Know? Biblical Facts
– Characters Of The Bible: False Apostles
– Salvation Prayer

Articles From This Issue

Empowering a generation for Christ: Gebhardt Berndt

Pastor Gebhardt Berndt is no stranger to JOY! Magazine readers. Years ago, he shared his heart through a monthly column and was honoured as one of JOY!’s “men of honour”. Today, as the lead pastor of Empower Church, a growing multi-campus ministry across South Africa, he continues to champion a vision of discipleship, Kingdom impact, […]
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Millions of children: Reaching the youth for Jesus

Africa’s population is expected to pass 2,4 billion by 2050. And by 2100, Africa will surpass Asia as the most populated continent. By then, one in four people on earth will be African! So, what is happening right now in multiple African countries literally has the potential to change the course of history. Through CfaN’s […]
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Lessons from the Bible: Paul’s address at the Areopagus

In an age of pluralism and competing worldviews, Paul’s address at the Areopagus (Acts 17) offers powerful lessons in how to engage culture with truth and grace. The Apostle Paul went to Athens – a university town known for its schools of philosophy and abundant idol worship. There he encountered the stoic and epicurean philosophers […]
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