Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Second Edition of Groundbreaking Africa Bible Commentary Released
After more than seven years in the making, the revised edition of the Africa Bible Commentary was officially released last month. It’s been produced in partnership with Langham Publishing and HarperCollins Christian Publishing. This edition is a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible, produced by African scholars, now extensively revised and updated to address today’s…
Read More‘We’re witnessing significant growth across Africa despite many challenges’
Our dear brother Femi Adeleye, Director for Langham Preaching Africa, shared major encouragements, issues and requests for prayer on our Langham Live call last month. Simon Foulds (SF), LPUKI Supporter Development Manager: Can you tell us where you are at the moment? Femi Adeleye (FA), Langham Preaching Africa Director: I am in Ghana, where I’ve…
Read MoreUrging Christians in Africa to ‘bring the Bible into everyday life’
Africa has many problems when it comes to practicing Christianity. Are Christian politicians bringing the bible to bear in areas such as fighting corruption and stewarding resources? Has traditional religion still got a grip on the African Church? Is the Gospel influencing “every sphere of life”? These are just come of challenges that Langham Graduate…
Read MoreEmpowering the Ethiopian Church: the birth of homegrown Christian publishing
Ethiopia has a long-established church. It is estimated that 18% of Ethiopia’s 129.4 million people are evangelicals (about 23.3 million). But, reportedly over 90% of Ethiopia’s evangelical pastors lack formal training – though there is a growing number of seminary-trained pastors (including Langham Scholars). Significantly, there hasn’t been a credible, indigenous Christian publishing house, so…
Read MoreTeresa David makes history with a PhD on corruption
Teresa David was born and raised in Angola, Southern Africa. She graduated from her Master’s at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2019, and was accepted by Langham Partnership to complete her PhD through a scholarship in 2020 which she completed in December 2024. She is the first woman from Angola to obtain a PhD in Biblical…
Read MoreGrowing a small book collection into a well-stocked theological library in Côte d’Ivoire
“The library supports all the programmes here, from Bachelor to PhD, and all the students have work to do and theses to write – using these books! They cannot do it without them.” Chantal N’guessan has been a Library Director for 18 years at The Christian Alliance University of Abidjan (UACA) in Côte d’Ivoire. As…
Read MoreLangham Partnership Information Morning with Emeka Egbo
We are delighted to host our special guest, Emeka Egbo, Associate Director for Langham Preaching Africa, at a Langham Partnership information morning on Saturday 5th April 2025, in N. Ireland. Saturday 5th April 10:30 AMMaze Presbyterian Church47 Kesh Road, Maze, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RR Join us for an inspiring morning as we hear how…
Read MoreThe real Gospel changing lives in Eswatini
Eswatini (previously called Swaziland) is a small, land-locked country in Southern Africa. Many people there are struggling with poverty and unemployment. This makes them susceptible to the prosperity gospel and healing messages that are being preached in many places. Johannes Mngomezulu is the Chairman of Langham Preaching in Eswatini. He is passionate about seeing pastors…
Read MoreUpdating ‘amazing’ commentary to strengthen God’s Kingdom in Africa
The ground-breaking Africa Bible Commentary, published in 2006 with the help of Langham Literature, brought together 70 African scholars, theologians and pastors. It was a unique publishing event – the first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by Africans to meet the needs of African believers. It interprets and applies the Bible in the…
Read MoreSocial Justice and the Gospel with Langham Author Isaac Boaheng
Isaac Boaheng is a minister and Langham author from Ghana in Africa. He has a passion for seeing Christians live out the love of Christ for all people, promoting a Biblical approach to social justice. Isaac has felt called by God throughout different seasons of his life. He shares, “I was born into a Christian…
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