Posts Tagged ‘Asia’
Teaching and tools transforming South Asia
In a busy city in South Asia, educator Mammen Samuel teaches at the local theological college because of his passion for seeing his region shaped by Christ. One of his colleagues is Langham Scholar Dr Havilah Dharamraj – although previously she was his teacher! Called to teaching Mammen started in ministry in the church, and…
Read MoreIntroducing NEW Langham Scholar studying at SMBC – Emmy!
We’re thrilled to announce that the first Langham Scholar studying at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC), Emmy from Thailand, is starting soon. Emmy will be supported by Langham Partnership Australia. We are extremely happy to be supporting Emmy and partnering with SMBC in equipping her. Meet new Scholar, Emmy Emmy is from Thailand and…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Ethan’s Vision for Gospel Impact
Originally from Asia, Ethan* has been living overseas with his wife and four kids for the past seven years as he completes his PhD. It has been a difficult journey at times, but he’s grateful for the opportunity — and looking forward to seeing where the Lord takes him. Challenges and Adaptation To say Ethan…
Read MoreThe first female Nepali scholar and her important role
Karuna Sharma is a current Langham Scholar. She is from Kathmandu, Nepal, and is pursuing her PhD studies through the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in England. She was the first ever female Langham Scholar accepted into the program from Nepal! Leading the way as a Nepali Christian woman Karuna’s research explores intercaste marriage among…
Read MoreApplying the Word of God to the needs of the Philippines
Joy Pring-Faraz is a Langham Scholar from the Philippines who has done her PhD in Transformational Development. The context of her country and community is one that has great poverty and disparity between people’s situations. In the Philippines, Christianity is the only dominant religion and 90% of the population would call themselves Christian. The biggest…
Read MoreGrowing a movement of trained preachers in the Philippines
“My hope is that many followers of Jesus will be equipped to handle the Word of God.” Abby Galzote works diligently to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her brothers and sisters in the Philippines. As a full-time missionary for her local church, Abby serves as the Training Director for Every Community for Christ…
Read MoreCelebrating growth and sustainability for preaching training in East Asia
Thanks to Langham Preaching, pastors and laypeople in East Asia are gaining confidence and skills to preach God’s Word. East Asia Regional Coordinator for Langham Preaching, Phil Nicholson, has been instrumental in training and supporting the movement throughout the region. He’s particularly excited to see how it’s taking hold individually in different countries. This is…
Read MoreTheology changes culture – with the help of Langham Scholars
In South Asia, where culture and social hierarchy rule, a small minority group of Christians are trying to make a significant impact among the people, and it’s having a ripple effect. Joshua George is a PhD candidate, former student, and currently a faculty-in-training member at a local Bible college. His journey into ministry started when…
Read MoreMultiplication in South Asia: From student to scholar to teacher
Francis Mathew is a Langham Scholar from South Asia, currently pursuing a PhD in Old Testament from Bristol Baptist College through the University of Aberdeen in the UK. He is also married to Medonuo Zhotso and is a full-time father to their super active (soon-to-be) two-year-old son, Asher Lev. Francis has been impacted by the…
Read MoreRaising up local preaching facilitators in South Asia
“I often say, ‘Langham Preaching changed my life and saved my ministry’.” Kedo Peseyie grew up in a Christian home in the north of his South Asian country. He attended church and always considered himself a Christian, until he was confronted with explaining the gospel to someone else. Kedo shares, “When I was 18, I…
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