Posts by nbuckley
How contextual commentary changes things for everyday Christians
M’bra Barthelemy has been a Christian for 40 years. He lives in Côte d’Ivoire, a West African country known for rainforests and beaches. M’bra originally gave his life to Jesus on July 17th 1985, when another Christian told him the good news of Jesus. That person became the founder of Christian Missionary Alliance Evangelical church…
Read MoreFebruary Prayer Points
Please join us in praying for Langham around the world. Preaching Pray for the Preaching administrators who work hard behind the scenes assisting in the smooth operational running of Langham Preaching. They are based in Bolivia, Ghana, UK, Indonesia, India and Egypt. Pray for Preaching events happening in these nations: Thank you for praying for…
Read MoreKnowing and living by the truth in Eswatini, Africa
Jacobus Van Schalkwyk lives in Eswatini, a small African country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. He is a faithful Christian and attends Mbabane Chapel, where he has been a member with his wife and children for some time. A few years ago the church experienced a change that made a big impact on Jacobus…
Read MoreSeeing reality in the pages of the Bible with Mauricio Solis
Pastor Mauricio Solis has been serving in Costa Rica for the past 23 years. Previously a psychologist, now he is at the forefront of leading his congregation at West Abundant Life Church in San José. The publication of the Latin American Bible Commentary has shaped his teaching and his ministry. The gospel preached to everyone…
Read MoreJanuary 2025 News
What’s inside A note from Gillean CEO of Langham Australia Dear friend, Hello [[First Name|entity.individualName.first]], Next month I have the opportunity to travel to Myanmar, to attend the graduation of the first cohort to graduate from Myanmar Graduate School of Theology since Langham Scholar Ronald became Principal. What a joy it is to see Ronald…
Read MoreJanuary Prayer Points
Please join us in praying for Langham around the world. Preaching A Facilitators Workshop will take place in Africa this month where facilitators will be receiving training to continue and develop in learner centred practice. Pray for the Africa team as they lead this training and that it will lead to an increase in facilitators…
Read MoreDecember 2024 News
What’s inside A note from Gillean CEO of Langham Australia Dear friend, As we approach Christmas and all the busyness of the season, it has been a joy to take time out each day to quietly reflect on the advent of our Lord and Saviour with the Advent Devotionals prepared by our Majority World brothers…
Read MoreDecember Prayer Points
Please join us in praying for Langham around the world. Preaching Pray for our Preaching Movement Coordinators around the world who look after 117 preaching movements in 100 countries. They are working alongside their national committees to lead the work in seven key areas – leadership, finance, preaching clubs, facilitators, diversity, impact and resources. Pray…
Read MoreConnecting Scripture to life to transform lives in Africa
Be part of enriching the church of Africa through the revised Africa Bible Commentary For over 18 years, the Africa Bible Commentary has been a lifeline for thousands of pastors, teachers, and church leaders across Africa. According to pastor Elizabeth Mburu from Kenya, it has transformed the way pastors in Africa are able to reach…
Read MorePowerful preaching at work on Fiji’s University Campuses
Jonacani Vakaruru is a campus staff worker with Pacific Students For Christ (PSFC) in Fiji. He leads fellowship groups and helps students engage with Scripture, work which has been greatly helped by training from Langham! Culture vs conviction Christianity in Fiji is deeply rooted in the culture, yet according to Jonacani, its practice often lacks…
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