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Transform Autumn 2023 Available Now
Langham’s supporter magazine is called Transform for a reason! This edition is packed with inspiring stories of God’s transforming work around the world. For example, in Fiji, lives have been transformed through faithful Bible preaching, despite huge personal costs (page 5); in Central African Republic, indigenous leaders are being transformed through pioneering training (pages 6-7); and see the transforming…
Read MoreSelf-acceptance is a Matter of Light, Depth and Lamentation
My name is Rico Villanueva, I come from the Philippines, a country in the western Pacific Ocean which is made up of more than 7,000 islands. My nation was colonised by the Spanish for more than 300 years. It is why I have a Spanish name, and why over 85% of the population are Roman…
Read MoreSharing Christ From the Ground Up
Ronald grew up in a Christian family in South East Asia, with his parents, five brothers and two sisters. When he was 15, there was a gospel rally in his area and that was when he first understood the Gospel, and what it meant for his salvation. Not long after this, Ronald started to act…
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 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…
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