Posts by jonnymaxwell
God 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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