Preaching
Pastor, preacher, and now PhD student – the power of God’s Word
Zayan* is a pastor and teacher in South Asia whose ministry has been transformed by Langham Preaching training. He shares, “Before Langham, I used to prepare sermons by just taking verses and taking words according to my thoughts and what I wanted to convey. After Langham, I started taking the text and wanting to go…
Read MoreHow faithful observation is changing preaching in Mongolian churches
“Before Langham Preaching, we were preaching just what’s in our heads; we cannot do that with God’s Word. So, that’s why Langham Preaching training is really helpful to train our pastors, so they are deeply rooted in God’s Word and learn to preach well.” Khaliun Gilyasid is the Pastor of Amen Grace Church in Nalaikh,…
Read MorePrayers from the Ground: Voices from the Middle East
Please join us in prayer for the Langham-connected church leaders and team members in the Middle East. Below are three prayer updates and requests from Langham graduates that are on the ground, being the hands and feet of Jesus in the midst of the ongoing war. Walid Langham Scholar and Academic Dean of a Seminary in…
Read MoreForming Faithful Leaders in Brazil: João Paulo Thomaz de Aquino Story
João Paulo Thomaz de Aquino was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was adopted just days later by a Presbyterian pastor and his wife, which was “an amazing thing that God did for me,” he shares. João grew up watching his father shepherd congregations across different cities in Brazil. From an early age, his…
Read MoreHope in a Land of Contrasts: Emmanuel Ndikumana’s Story
Emmanuel Ndikumana was born and raised in Burundi, most recently in the capital city, Bujumbura, where he has lived for over thirty years. He is a Langham Scholar, was personally impacted by the late John Stott, is a pastor in his local church, and has pioneered a ministry that seeks to mobilise the church and…
Read MoreLangham Preaching’s Growing Impact in South Asia: Munir’s Story
Last year in Sydney, Regional Coordinators for Preaching from across the Asia–Pacific region gathered for a series of meetings along with senior leaders of the global Langham Preaching Team. During this time, we were able to spend time with Munir*, who is a Langham Scholar and the Regional Coordinator for Langham Preaching in his home…
Read MoreA Holistic Gospel in Action in Lesotho: Thomas Lebiletsa’s Story
For more than two decades, Thomas Lebiletsa has faithfully shepherded Calvary Hope of Nations in Lesotho, South Africa. Serving as senior pastor since 2000, he has seen God grow a local congregation into a vibrant, outward-facing ministry. Today, he also serves as a facilitator for Langham Preaching, multiplying what he first received through Langham’s training.…
Read MoreLangham Preaching Indonesia translates 17 books for remote pastors
LPUKI’s Media Producer Vic Marsay recently chatted to Hamdani Tedja, Langham Preaching’s Coordinator for Indonesia. So far, over 6,000 preachers in Indonesia have been trained by Langham. VM: Tell me about yourself and your role with Langham Preaching HT: I’ve been with Langham since 2010, the first time Langham Preaching came to Indonesia. I took…
Read MoreVeresa Colata Digging Deep into God’s Word
Veresa Colata lives in Nukubolu Village in Fiji, a small community, home to approximately 13 families. He serves as an Elder at the local Brethren Church. In 2018, after the passing of his father, Veresa took on leadership of the church despite having no formal training. When he heard about Langham Preaching, he was eager…
Read MoreAteca Rabukawaqa sharing the gospel with students in Fiji
Ateca Rabukawaqa lives in Suva, Fiji, and has served with Pacific Students For Christ (PSFC) for over 25 years, most recently as an office administrator. Ateca has completed Langham Preaching training and is now a facilitator, passionately teaching and discipling university students in how to read and understand the Bible faithfully. Ateca shares, “I’m very…
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