Posts Tagged ‘Langham Partnership’
Prayers 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 MorePray for the Middle East
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1–2 As we watch the news and see the growing conflict involving Iran and other nations, our…
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 MoreStrengthening the Church Through Local Publishing: Ian Darke’s Story
Ian Darke lives in San José, Costa Rica. He is the Coordinator at LetraViva, a network of Christian publishing ministries across Latin America, and played a key role in the development and production of the Latin American Bible Commentary supported by Langham. He has lived in Latin America for over 30 years and has been…
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 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 MoreBenjamin Vah Bringing Scripture into the African Context
Benjamin Vah is both a theology student at Faculté de Théologie Évangélique de l’Alliance Chrétienne (FATEAC) in Cote d’Ivoire, on the Ivory Coast, and a pastor with the CMA Church of Côte d’Ivoire. In a nation with many cultural and spiritual challenges, the African Bible Commentary, published by Langham Partnership has been a valuable resource…
Read MoreOscar Lugusa sharing hope in Kenya
Oscar Lugusa was born in Machakos in Kenya’s Eastern Province. He grew up in different parts of the country and currently resides in Chavakali, Vihiga County. Vihiga County. His studies at Friends Theological College (FTC) in Kaimosi were an important turning point for him. In 2020, he received a scholarship through Langham, from which he…
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