Scholars
Johannes Mtumo Mngomezulu’s helping to equip pastors in Southern Africa to teach the Bible faithfully
Johannes Mtumo Mngomezulu lives in Eswatini in Southern Africa, and is the leading pastor at his local church. He is the National Chairperson for Langham Preaching. Johannes was introduced to Langham by his brother, and after learning about the ministry he was “hooked” straight away. He shares, “ I had just completed my Bachelor of…
Read MoreSamuel Sarkodie-Addo teaching solid theology, stewardship and biblical practice in Ghana
Samuel Sarkodie-Addo lives in Ghana and started Langham Training in 2009 when working with Ghana Fellowship of Evangelical Students. Over a couple of years he completed the three levels of training and in 2011 finished the Training the Trainers course. In 2019 he applied and received a Langham Scholarship after completing his Masters in Religious…
Read MoreYacouba Sanon teaching the Word faithfully and relevantly in Africa
Yacouba Sanon grew up in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and now lives and works in Côte d’Ivoire. He serves at the Alliance Theological Seminary and teaches Old Testament theology. Yacouba is a Langham Scholar, and is also the General Editor of the second revision of the Africa Bible Commentary, published by Langham Literature. Understanding the…
Read MorePatrick Chan sharing the Gospel in Hong Kong
Patrick Chan lives in Hong Kong, received a Langham Scholarship in 2017 and graduated in 2024 from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is now the General Secretary of Campus Crusade in Hong Kong. He also teaches at the East Asia School of Theology (Cru’s seminary located in Singapore) and Evangel Seminary in Hong Kong.…
Read MorePeceli Tawaketini teaching from the Word clearly and faithfully in Fiji
Peceli Tawaketini is a Pastor and Langham Preaching Facilitator in Savusavu, Fiji. He shares about the challenges in Fiji amongst churches, “The challenge is we know how to read God’s Word, but to understand it and explain it is a challenge… in God’s Word it says, ‘People who are preachers or teachers will be more…
Read MoreRania Hendy is following God’s call and inspiring the next generation in Cairo
Rania Hendy is from Cairo, Egypt. She received a Langham Scholarship in 2018 and has recently graduated with her PhD from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky (US). She is a Professor in the Old Testament at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC) and is the first evangelical woman in Egypt and the Middle East to…
Read MoreAnswered Prayers in Latin America with Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Scholar Ruth Padilla DeBorst lives in Latin America, and has been involved with the publishing of the first Latin American whole Bible Commentary. Over 100 articles have been contributed by Latin American scholars about contextual issues that matter to the church and living out the Gospel. She shares, “One of the challenges in living out…
Read MoreFollowing God’s lead: Richard Rojas’ path to PhD and publication
Richard Rojas is a Langham Scholar and a published Langham author from the Philippines. He is where he is now thanks to the grace of God, who gave him opportunities and made the path clear even when Richard felt resistant to it. Doors open for a PhD Richard first learnt about Langham Partnership when he…
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 MoreLearning from the ministry of Langham Scholar Ronald and our brothers and sisters in Myanmar
In February, Langham Partnership Australia CEO Gillean Smiley travelled to Myanmar and met with Langham Scholar Ronald and others in the Langham family. Gillean shares, “My time in Myanmar in February this year gave me greater insight into the difficulties of Christian leaders who are equipping pastors, teachers and lay leaders to support the church…
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