Scholars
Langham equips Christian leaders from around the world to receive their Ph.D.’s in Bible and theology and then serve the church in their nations.
How it Works
Scholarship
We fund scholarships and shepherd these leaders through their Ph.D. studies in Bible and theology.
Ministry
Scholars biblically train and disciple future pastors and Christian leaders in their nations.
Multiplication
Christian leaders start new ministries and churches, equipped to make disciples.
The Need for Theological Leaders
“Theological education is seen as ‘MOST IMPORTANT’ for the future of WORLD CHRISTIANITY and the mission of the church around the world.”
– Global Survey of Theological Education, 2011-2013
How Langham Scholars Impact Their Nations
Lead Schools
73% expand indigenous theological education to equip emerging leaders.
Train Leaders
82% equip students who launch ministries, churches and schools.
Start Ministries
42% start new churches, ministries and schools in their nations.
Write Books
44% write the first books in their national language for theology, Bible study, missions, pastoring or ethics.
Influence Globally
22% advise governments and international NGO’s.
Unite Churches
76% bring denominations together for coalitions and collaborative ministry.
“Anybody that is sponsoring a Langham Scholar should see that they are training somebody that is going to impact not just a community, but a nation.”
– Langham Scholar Sunday Agang, Nigeria
Where Langham Scholars Serve Worldwide
Learn more about the number of Langham Scholars and where they serve. In addition to the 267 Langham Scholars serving worldwide, there are 66 scholars currently receiving their Ph.D.’s.
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Africa
82 Langham Scholars from 18 Countries
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Mozambique
Currently in their Studies
30 emerging leaders from 14 countries -
Asia
111 Langham Scholars from 15 Countries
Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Thailand, Nepal & 5 other countries
Currently in their Studies
22 emerging leaders from 8 countries -
Caribbean
3 Langham Scholars from 3 Countries
Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago
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Europe/Eurasia
39 Langham Scholars from 15 Countries
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine
Currently in their Studies
8 emerging leaders from 7 countries -
Latin America
20 Langham Scholars from 10 Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Brazil.
Currently in their Studies
6 emerging leaders from 3 countries -
Middle East & North Africa
11 Langham Scholars from 5 Countries
Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, South Sudan
Currently in their Studies
2 emerging leaders from 2 nations -
Pacific
2 Langham Scholar from 2 Countries
Tonga
Papua New Guinea
One Example of Multiplication
The goal of equipping theological leaders around the world is to “equip the equippers,”
men and women who multiply disciples and advance God’s Kingdom in their nations.
Finny Phillip
Langham Scholar
Principal of Filadelfia Bible College, Mission Director of Filadelfia Fellowship of Churches, India and International Deputy Director, South Asia, Lausanne Movement
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