Posts Tagged ‘Langham Scholars’
The first 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 Langham Scholar accepted into the program from Nepal! Leading the way as a Nepali Christian woman Karuna’s research explores intercaste marriage among Nepali…
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 MoreThree female Langham authors you need to read
There are many wonderful voices shared through the publishing work of Langham Literature, and this month, we wanted to draw your attention to three women well worth your attention. These authors are just a small selection of the intelligent and insightful female Langham authors with works you should read! Dr Ksenija Magda Dr Ksenija Magda…
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 MoreVoices from Out of the Margins
Unpacking the purpose of our NEW Young Langham Podcast What does it mean to be a Christian in your context? This is something that we in the Western world haven’t had to give much thought. We’re surrounded by examples of Christian culture and life in our country – and in other countries much like ours!…
Read MoreTraining the whole church to know and serve Jesus
Dinorah B. Méndez is a Langham Scholar who is working and ministering in her home country of Mexico. She is the director of Byblos Institute in Durango, Mexico, a centre of strategic biblical training for lay leaders. Seeing the whole church equipped Dinorah did her PhD at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, UK on a…
Read MoreWhy PhDs are what Majority World Christian leaders need
How God multiplies the impact of His faithful workers If someone asked you ‘What will create the most transformation in the Majority World church?’, would your first response be ‘Enable more people to get their PhD’? In the Majority World, the gospel is spreading far and wide, but the challenge has long been enabling Christians…
Read MoreSeeing Ugandan Christians know, trust, and apply the Bible
Joseph Byamukama is a Langham Scholar currently doing his PhD through Melbourne’s Ridley College, enabled by financial supporters who give to Langham Australia. Joseph is from Uganda and through his PhD is exploring how Isaiah shapes Jesus’ lordship in the book of Acts. Since 2021 he has been doing research and study through Ridley while…
Read MoreA Voice for the Voiceless: Seble Daniel’s Ministry in Ethiopia
Empowering and raising up women Langham Partnership is known for serving the majority world by cultivating, equipping and developing pastors and resources to provide and nourish the Global Christian Church across all corners of the earth. Part of this work involves raising up women specifically, into leadership to both proclaim Christ and to speak up…
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