Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Updating ‘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…
Read MoreTackling illiteracy to bring the Gospel to Kenya
“You’re 12, you’re old enough to share your testimony of salvation” – my father said to me out of the blue one Saturday evening, to my astonishment, as I had little personal faith at the time. After that conversation, I realised that if I was going to take faith seriously and talk to people about…
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 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 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 MoreCelebrating Langham Preaching across Africa
The third annual ‘Langham Preaching Sunday in Africa’ took place on Zoom at the end of June, with nearly 200 people from across the continent attending. The event (in English and French) highlighted John Stott’s centenary and gave updates about Langham Preaching’s impact in Africa. Femi Adeleye, Director for Langham Preaching Africa, outlined aspects that…
Read MoreTransformational training for 87 pastors in Ghana
“This training will impact my life and ministry”… “The group work opened my eyes”… “My sermons will be properly prepared”… “I have been transformed by this training”. These are just some of the extremely positive comments made by those who attended in-person preaching training in Accra, Ghana last month. Langham partnered with ‘Global Evangelical Church’…
Read More‘Your generous library grant equips students to transform our society’
A Christian university in Uganda says it is “deeply honoured” to receive over 100 theology books through Langham Literature’s ‘Large Library Grant’ scheme. This year, Langham freely sent 113 books to Africa Renewal University (ARU) for its recently renovated library. An ARU staff member said: “It is with great joy to let you know that…
Read MoreNew solar-powered tech brings training to rural Zimbabwe
Langham Preaching is partnering with Harare Theological College to provide an innovative solution to costly or non-existent internet connections in Zimbabwe. Even before the Covid pandemic struck, the Langham Preaching team were exploring ways to reach rural communities where electricity supply and connectivity is poor. John Bell, Zimbabwe’s movement coordinator, explained how the new technology…
Read More