Meet the first Mongolian biblical scholar
Langham Scholar Bayar Garamsteren, who lives in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, is soft-spoken and unassuming. You’d never guess the overwhelming impact he is making on the Mongolian church. Bayar is a pastor, leads a Bible translation team, trains other Mongolian pastors and runs a Christian publishing business with his wife. To do this, he became the…
Read MoreHow theological education equips disciples to serve in hard places
Because of persecution in the countries mentioned in this article, names of people and places have been changed or omitted to protect their identity. More than 1,000 believers attend the church in Esther’s* hometown, which doesn’t have a full-time pastor. Every Sunday, they have to ask volunteers or preachers from other areas to bring the…
Read MoreTeaching a biblical perspective on suffering in the Philippines
“It’s okay to not be okay in the presence of God.” That truth transformed Rico Villanueva’s relationship with God. It’s an especially powerful and relevant message in the Philippines, a nation with a history of colonization, natural disasters and extreme poverty. But it’s not something many people are hearing from the church. Rico, who received…
Read MorePushing back against the prosperity gospel in Fiji
There’s something different about going to church at Namadi Heights Baptist in Fiji. “Some preachers, they preach what people want to hear,” says Mere Tara, a woman who goes to Namadi Heights. It’s not like that at her church. Sermons are “true to the text, going from that to how it applies to our lives,”…
Read MoreHow books multiply transformation in Christ
*Emily is a librarian at a seminary in a sensitive Asian country. In her hands is more than just a book. It’s a valuable tool that helps train the future pastors, ministry leaders and marketplace influencers who study at the seminary. It’s a tool that your generosity helped to provide. Your support allows Langham to…
Read MoreYour Support Opens Doors … that Open Doors for More
Havilah Dharamaraj earned her PhD in Old Testament, a rare achievement among South Asians, especially South Asian women. Her academic journey started when her interest in God’s Word was stirred at a mid-week church Bible study. Ultimately, it also required the encouragement of friends who believed in her and the support of Langham Partnership. She…
Read MoreFaith lived out in flood-hit Pakistan
When you support theological training for a Langham Scholar, the impact of their PhD extends beyond the walls of the seminaries and churches where they lead. They serve in places where the church is in poverty and under pressure, and often find themselves ministering in the midst of turmoil. Because of their training, they are…
Read MoreStrong Roots in God’s Word for Taiwan
Taiwan is under continual threat. While it is considered one of the most progressive countries in Asia with a relatively stable democracy, the leaders and people live under the pressure of neighboring countries who threaten its sovereignty and independence. Langham Partnership equips biblical leaders like Shirley Ho to bring the hope of Christ to places…
Read MoreGood News to the Poor
Langham trains Bible teachers in some of the most impoverished and under-resourced regions in the world thanks to the support of generous donors. Together, we’re equipping the church to live out its call to care for the orphan, the widow, the needy. Be encouraged by these glimpses of how you help God’s people to alleviate…
Read MoreWatch: You Help Them Follow Jesus in Thai Culture
Rejected by family and friends. Isolated and misunderstood for following a “western” religion. This is the daily reality for Thailand’s Christians, who represent just 1% of the population. Because Buddhism is deeply embedded in Thai identity, Christ followers face great challenges as they struggle to live out their faith within their culture. Together, we are…
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