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‘I want to serve the Latin American Church, to glorify God’s name’
Langham Scholar Guillermo Velilla, from Colombia, is currently studying for a PhD at the University of Oxford.Back in November, Guillermo joined over 70 supporters and staff for a special event in Carlisle to mark the close of the Magnify fundraising campaign. As part of the day, he shared about his studies and gave points for…
Read MoreAdapting to the awful weather in Scotland!
Junette Galagala-Nacion, from the Philippines, is a Langham Scholar who is currently studying for a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Back in November, Junette joined over 70 supporters and staff for a special event in Carlisle to praise God for Langham’s global ministries. As part of the day, she shared about her studies and…
Read MoreScholar hopes PhD will inform Church’s care of abuse victims
Langham Scholar Francis Mathew, from South Asia, is pursuing a PhD on the ‘Silence of God’ in passages of the Old Testament that depict violence against women. It’s a distance-based PhD, offered through Bristol Baptist College – which is where Development Manager Simon Foulds interviewed Francis last year. Simon began by asking about his background:…
Read More“It was a fantastic day, the Lord blessed us!”
Over 70 supporters and staff spent a unique and uplifting day together on Saturday 30th November, to give thanks and celebrate the close of Langham UKI’s ‘Magnify’ fundraising campaign. The day began with breakfast at Euston station for over 20 staff and supporters, followed by a train journey to Carlisle in a private carriage. Upon…
Read More‘Authentic Relationships in an Artificial World’ – Prof John Wyatt
It’s hard to ignore the prevalence of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) at the moment! It seems to be seeping into many areas of our work, social and personal lives. So it was timely that this year’s John Stott London Lecture at All Souls, Langham Place saw Professor John Wyatt outlining the opportunities and challenges of AI,…
Read MoreRico Villanueva connects lament with thankfulness on Northern Ireland tour
As a Supporter Development Officer, I have the unique opportunity to present the transformative work of Langham to various church groups. One shining example of this mission is Dr Federico G. Villanueva, affectionately known as Rico. With a PhD earned through a Langham Scholarship, Rico wears many hats: he serves as the Regional Commissioning Editor…
Read More‘I was only 7 when Idi Amin arrested my father’: the Christian man using education to make disciples in Uganda
By Shadrach Lukwago I was just seven years old when Idi Amin’s soldiers arrested my father. He was a pastor in a small village in Luweero, Central Uganda and during that time, Christians were seen as a threat to Amin’s regime. His government persecuted believers, arresting, torturing, and even killing those who stood firm in…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years of Preaching Clubs ‘escuelitas’ in Colombia
Last month, 200 pastors and leaders gathered for training, worship and celebration to mark 25 years of Preaching Clubs, known as ‘escuelitas’, in Medellín, Colombia. Paul Windsor, Director of Langham Preaching, says that ‘escuelitas’ provide “the primary setting for the transformation of preachers in the Langham Preaching ministry worldwide”, and were born in Colombia under…
Read MoreCelebrating the Launch of Rev Dr Chris Wright’s Website
We are thrilled to announce the launch of ChristopherJHWright.com, a digital hub dedicated to the remarkable life and work of Rev Dr Chris Wright, Global Ambassador for Langham Partnership. Friends, supporters, and followers of both Chris and Langham will now have an accessible and dynamic platform to explore Chris’ extensive contributions as a theologian, author, and…
Read MoreEnriching and Inspiring: 22 UK & Europe-based Scholars gather in Oxford
22 Langham Scholars from 17 countries convened at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, in June for a highly beneficial and enriching consultation*. These Scholars are all studying for PhDs at UK or European institutions, aiming to return to their home countries to serve on completion. Since the Langham Scholars programme began over 50 years ago, more than…
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