Posts Tagged ‘Latin America’
A dream for growing quality theological education in Latin America
Pablo (Paul) Johnson is a Langham Scholar from Argentina, who received support to do his PhD at Cambridge. As a young man, Paul read many books by the theologian John Stott. So when his friend Seth got support from Langham Scholars to do some study, Paul was curious and googled the organisation. He was delighted…
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 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 MoreRohan’s faithfulness to share the gospel in South Asia
Rohan* was born and raised in a Christian family in South Asia. He has a Master’s in microbiology and built an 11-year career in the biotech sector before transitioning to theology, completing a Master’s of Divinity in New Testament studies in 2014. Following graduation, he served as a church planter and Associate Pastor with a…
Read MoreMokululi Ncube a testament of Langham and teaching the next generation of leaders in Eswatini
Mokululi Ncube lives in Mbabane, Eswatini, and is the interim pastor at Mbabane Chapel and the coordinator for Langham Preaching Clubs in Eswatini. As a teen he encountered a pastor that ignited a fire in him for understanding the Word and to preach. After completing the Langham training, his love for reading the Bible faithfully…
Read MoreDaniel Salinas helping to equip the Church in Latin America
Daniel Salinas grew up in Bogota, Columbia and now lives with his wife and family in Utah, USA. He teaches online at the Biblical Seminary in Medellín, Columbia, and also with the Asian Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines. He is a Langham Scholar, having graduated in 2004 with a degree in historical theology, and is…
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…
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