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Meet four transformational theologians from Asia, Africa and the Middle East
When theologian John Stott first began Langham Partnership in 1969, the global church had begun to grow exponentially but needed well-trained, local leaders to shepherd that growth. Stott started sponsoring PhD studies for a handful of church leaders around the world. Equipped with the right tools, these leaders founded seminaries, started ministries, wrote books and trained up other leaders to preach the Word clearly, faithfully…
When theologian John Stott first began Langham Partnership in 1969, the global church had begun to grow exponentially but needed well-trained, local leaders to shepherd that…
How Langham Partnership trains pastors around the world
Last year, more than 16,819 pastors and church leaders attended Langham Preaching seminars, learning the basics of how to understand and teach God’s Word clearly, faithfully and relevantly. These seminars were held in over 80 countries across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, where 80% of pastors have never had formal training. They fill a key gap where formal theological education…
Last year, more than 16,819 pastors and church leaders attended Langham Preaching seminars, learning the basics of how to understand and teach God’s Word clearly, faithfully…
Peacemaking put into practice, then shared for the next generation
Dr. Sunday Agang’s cousin was murdered by Islamic extremists more than 20 years ago. His cousin was serving as a pastor when he was the victim of a new wave of violence sweeping through his country. The violence continues today. Sunday, a Langham Scholar and Langham-published author, remembers feeling grief and sadness—and an overwhelming desire to seek revenge. He also remembered Jesus’s call to “turn…
Dr. Sunday Agang’s cousin was murdered by Islamic extremists more than 20 years ago. His cousin was serving as a pastor when he was the victim…
Langham Scholars sow seeds of Christ’s peace in their nations
Believers here have seen this before—a coup that plunges their country into violence and chaos. The government and militant groups commit violent atrocities. Friends and family receive threats. Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are targeted and jailed. (In fact, we won’t name this country in Southeast Asia for security reasons.) In such a place, it’s hard to hope and even harder to believe…
Believers here have seen this before—a coup that plunges their country into violence and chaos. The government and militant groups commit violent atrocities. Friends and family…
In Bosnia-Herzegovina, faithful preaching brings reconciliation
Slavko Hadžić prayed for the first time when his home, Bosnia-Herzegovina descended into civil war. He was desperately searching for guidance about whether to stay or flee the violence. The Bosnian war began in 1992, part of the bloody breakup of the communist Yugoslavia. There are three main ethnic groups living in Bosnia: Bosniak (44 percent), Serb (31 percent) and Croat (17 percent). The war…
Slavko Hadžić prayed for the first time when his home, Bosnia-Herzegovina descended into civil war. He was desperately searching for guidance about whether to stay or…
Lifting up key Bible scholars in South Asia
Dr. Angukali Rotokha is a writer, teacher and leader in a sensitive South Asian country who received her PhD with support from Langham Partnership. As a female theological leader, Angu is a pioneering voice for the church in South Asia. We recently talked with her about her work and the impact of equipping key scholars. Conversation edited for length, clarity and security. Tell us a…
Dr. Angukali Rotokha is a writer, teacher and leader in a sensitive South Asian country who received her PhD with support from Langham Partnership. As a…
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