Scholars
Ama 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 MoreGod has Placed me with a Purpose
Scholar Mikael* on the Importance of Teaching and Writing in Challenging Contexts Mikael, previous Langham Scholar and current Langham Preaching Movement Coordinator in a sensitive South Asian country is committed to seeing more people know and love Jesus. As well as being an author and speaker, he is also the director of a local theological…
Read MoreWord from the World: Why we need to read the Bible for ourselves
Some of us are content to rely on pastors or other “experts” to give us an understanding of the word of God rather than studying it ourselves. Others prefer to live only on “new revelations” of other people rather than studying the Bible daily. It is so easy to be misled if we are unwilling…
Read MoreEast Asian Scholar Lays Important Foundations for Future Faithful Preaching
Hear from Current Langham Scholar, Crystal Crystal is a Langham Scholar and is currently completing her PhD thesis through the University of Sydney (USyd). Earlier in her studies, Jill McGilvray, LPA Board Chair who was one of her lecturers at the time, suggested that she apply for a scholarship with Langham, as she was considering…
Read MoreMomentous ‘Magnify’ campaign launched at founder John Stott’s All Souls Church
Langham’s Magnify campaign, which is aiming to raise support to double the impact of its global ministries, was launched at the iconic All Souls Church, London, on 22 April. Over 50 people from various denominations and backgrounds gathered at Langham Partnership’s birthplace for an informative, encouraging and inspirational event. Attendees were moved and challenged hearing…
Read MoreScholar from dangerous Central Asian country returning to serve underground seminary
Around the world, more than 325 Langham Scholars are serving in 90+ nations. Langham has supported these men and women financially and pastorally to complete theological PhDs. The country of Stan*, however, has never had an indigenous, evangelical scholar – until now. Thanks to the generosity of Langham’s supporters, Stan’s first evangelical scholar ever is…
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 MoreSupported and equipped to reach the lost in their language
Dr. George Mbithi Mutuku is a former Langham Scholar and has recently taken a job with DOOR International. DOOR (Deaf Opportunity Out Reach) partners with Deaf believers worldwide to translate scripture to their heart sign language. Their vision is that every deaf person is transformed by knowing, following, and serving God. The opportunity to study…
Read MoreUgandan Scholar equipped to relieve poverty and bring good news
God’s Word brings good news to the poor. But what does that mean for a Ugandan widow unable to feed or shelter her children? Or to any number of the 422 million people across Africa living below the global poverty line? There are many relief and development organisations working to end poverty. But for pastor…
Read MoreNew Service Centre in Carlisle doubles capacity
Langham’s new fit-for-purpose support centre and distribution hub in Carlisle (UK) is now in use, despite Covid-related delays and interruptions. LPUKI’s National Director John Libby spoke to BBC Radio Cumbria about the development: The three-year project seeks to fulfil the need for double the capacity of the previous warehouse and offices, leased by Langham for…
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