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…
Read MoreCelebrating the Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary
It’s been one year since the release of the groundbreaking Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary (CEEBC). This project, facilitated by Langham, is the result of years of work by over 100 Bible scholars from twenty countries. Katharina Penner, who coordinated the commentary, said, “The project is about explaining the Bible in current terms for…
Read MoreCelebrating Pastors
October is Pastor Appreciation Month “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” -Jeremiah 3:15 October is pastor appreciation month. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge and give thanks for the pastors in our lives who encourage us to love, believe, and live by the Word…
Read MoreHope rising from Ukraine: ‘My home belongs to Jesus’
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. — Psalm 130:4 The bombs are followed by torture, kidnapping, and looting. Marina describes these as “shades of evil” experienced by her fellow Ukrainians as Russia continues its war against her country. In a recent interview with the International…
Read MoreThe Loss of a Giant
Mourning the loss of our dear Romanian brother, Langham Scholar Corneliu Constantineanu, who lost his battle with Covid-19 on March 17, 2021. A letter from Langham Partnership Global Ambassador and Ministry Director, Chris Wright: It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Dr Corneliu Constantineanu, in Romania. Many of us have been…
Read MoreSlavko’s testimony: Stories of hope from Bosnia & Herzegovina
Slavko Hadžić uttered his first prayer to a God he didn’t yet believe in during the start of the Bosnian war. “God, if you exist, please help me now.” God answered that prayer with a journey. It’s one that took Slavko from atheist to Jesus follower–and then to pastor with a passion to bring hope to Bosnia…
Read MoreWatch: One scholar, the platform of a PhD, a nation impacted
The Langham Scholars program equips leaders for the Majority World church by funding and shepherding emerging theological leaders through PhD programs, preparing them for a lifetime of multiplicative ministry as they train others and shape nations. But . . . why a PhD? Because a sustainable response to urgent issues like civil unrest, poverty and persecution requires serious structure,…
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