SACLA Giants

South Africa faces a number of giants:

* HIV and Aids
* Violence
* Racism
* Poverty & Unemployment
* Sexism
* Family in Crisis

Each day at the SACLA conference, a Christian response to these issues was looked at within the Track groupings. They provide a vehicle for Christian leaders from similar spheres of influence in society, to produce solutions, driven action and plans for implementation at local level. The aim is to challenge and motivate leaders at all levels to take seriously the issues facing our country and to begin to take action in dealing with them in a spirit of servanthood to God and our country.

This briefing guide was prepared for all who are interested in SACLA. It describes the giants, explains why they threaten our country and our churches, frames the issues and tells a little about what is being done, and where further information can be found.

If you would like a copy of the Giants booklet please contact us by e-mail: office@sacla.co.za

A separate booklet has been prepared on that largest of all giants – HIV/AIDS. If you would like a copy of the booklet please contact us by e-mail: office@sacla.co.za

This brief has been developed by Dr Hannah Britton and Paul Graham. A short brief cannot be comprehensive and the authors encourage readers to add their own information, stories and analysis when discussing how best to slay these giants.

Click on each of the Giants shields to read more on it.

Then David said to Goliath, "You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, … that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD'S and he will give you into our hand." 1 Samuel 17