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Langham Welcomes Jo and Kate to the Team
Langham Partnership UK and Ireland is delighted to welcome two new members to the team: Kate Walford and Jo Phillips. Kate Walford joined the team in Carlisle at the beginning of June in the role of Customer Service and Distribution Assistant. She has taken on many of the responsibilities within the Langham Literature team that were previously done by Wayne Johnston…
Read MoreAma Namin: The Lord’s Prayer in Philippine Life and Spirituality
The Lord’s Prayer unites Christians throughout history, speaking across the divides of language, place, and tradition. The oldest prayer of the church continues to speak to the lived reality of believers worldwide while inviting the body of Christ into a deeper understanding of the nature of God, discipleship, and the calling to a holistic mission.…
Read MoreJose Laussu Discusses ‘white saviourism’ on UCB Radio
Langham’s Supporter Development Officer Jose Laussu spoke to Paul Hammond on UCB Radio about the problem of ‘white saviourism’ when it comes to Christian mission. Jose puts forward the case for greater mutuality and learning on both sides, rather than a ‘West is Best’ attitude. And Langham is spearheading a model of equipping indigenous Christian…
Read MoreLangham Preaching Kenya Coordinator in Christian Today
Mercy Ireri, Langham Preaching’s coordinator for Kenya, has appeared on Christian Today’s website, sharing the efforts to equip pastors in communities where illiteracy is common. It’s an inspiring article, featuring her personal story of coming to faith and involvement with Langham, alongside the impact of Langham Preaching across Kenya. The article also appeared on Keep the Faith’s…
Read MoreMagnify Campaign Launch
Simon Foulds, LPUKI’s Supporter Development Manager, shared with UCB Radio about the launch of our Magnify campaign (aired live on 21 April 2023). The launch also featured on Anglican Ink’s website, a US-based news service for Anglican churches.
Read MoreGod at Work Through Langham Preaching in Africa
Langham Preaching is a programme of the Langham Partnership that exists to develop godly and biblical preachers across the world in an affordable and accessible way. In October 2022 the second All Africa Langham Preaching Consultation was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with 72 attendees from 26 Preaching Movements across the continent. Each Preaching Movement…
Read MoreCommentary for Central and Eastern Europe Launched After Many Hurdles
After several years of hard work, tragic loss, many prayers, and new and unlikely friendships, the Langham-supported Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary (CEEBC) was finally launched in March. Many of the commentary authors attended the special launch service in Prague, alongside various denominational leaders and Langham representatives: Ministries Director & Global Ambassador Chris Wright;…
Read MoreDo our churches only engage in diversity when it’s convenient for us?
As the old adage goes, ‘accessibility is being able to get in the building, diversity is getting invited to the table, inclusion is having a voice at the table, and belonging is having your voice heard at the table’. The question is, what use is this so-called ‘belonging’ if voices are only heard out of…
Read MoreTayo Arikawe on Diversity in the Church
Langham’s International Director Tayo Arikawe challenged readers and listeners about whether the Church is actually committed to diversity. Listen to him on Premier Christian Radio, and read his piece on the Keep the Faith website. Listen to Tayo on Premier Christian Radio. Read Tayo’s piece on the Keep the Faith website.
Read MoreAndy Jones on the Scarcity Gospel
Langham US’ Chief Marketing Officer Andy Jones asks whether we’ve succumbed to the ‘scarcity’ gospel – the assumption that we should expect God to do little through our churches or in our lifetime. He argues that “the world should not dictate what we anticipate from God” and asks us to believe that “Christ can use our…
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