Books that expand theological education in Zambia and beyond
Saviour Kabaso Chipendano wants to serve his congregation well. He wants to preach the word of God in a way that is faithful, relevant and easy to understand. Most of his congregation, in rural Zambia, works in copper mines. It’s difficult, dangerous and unreliable work. Employment fluctuates based on factors over which the people of…
Read MorePeacemaking 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…
Read MoreLangham’s 2024 year in ministry
God moved in remarkable ways around the global church last year. Although numbers will never tell the full story, they help illustrate everything that God has done. Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen the global church!
Read MoreWhy the Middle Eastern church needs books written for its culture
Because of persecution in the countries mentioned in this article, some names have been changed for security. Muslims and Christians have lived side-by-side in Egypt for centuries. As a result, questions often arise around how the church should engage with their Muslim neighbors. There’s a level of “soft persecution,” as Langham scholar Mahir described it.…
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 MoreMeasuring Langham Partnership’s impact in 2023
God moved in remarkable ways around the global church last year. Although numbers can’t tell the full story, they help illustrate everything that God has done. We want to celebrate that with you, so we put together these snapshots of Langham’s work over the past year. Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen the…
Read MoreSpreading a Biblical vision of prosperity with the Africa Bible Commentary
Mokululi Ncube pastors a church in Eswatini, a small country surrounded by South Africa on three sides and Mozambique on the other. Almost ninety percent of the 1.2 million people living there say they’re Christian. However, many have been sold versions of the prosperity gospel mixed in with traditional African beliefs. Ncube remembers a young…
Read MoreHow the Africa Bible Commentary changes lives
“Though your sins are scarlet, they will be white as snow; though they are crimson red, they will be like wool.” — Isaiah 1:18 Hearing God’s Word speak to you in your own language and culture is life-changing. And it can be as simple as understanding the phrase “white as snow” for the first time.…
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 MoreMeasuring Langham’s Impact
Numbers rarely tell the whole story, but yet they often augment narratives with fascinating details. For instance, many folks recall the account of how Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes, often referred to as the feeding of the 5,000. The Bible includes a “headcount” because the number of people fed was an essential part of…
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