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Reaching places of potential in Central Asia
In one primarily Muslim country in Central Asia*, it’s against the law to try to convert someone to another faith. The church there operates largely underground, informally and in houses. It’s also incredibly young, beginning after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Against this backdrop, Langham Scholar Marat** is faithfully shining the light of the gospel. While working toward his PhD, Marat is…
In one primarily Muslim country in Central Asia*, it’s against the law to try to convert someone to another faith. The church there operates largely underground,…
Reaching places of potential in Peru
In the Andes mountains of Peru, small villages are scattered across the slopes, many with no more than 100 people or so. Yabel Huahuasoncco, a seminary student, comes from one of these communities in the Chayabamba district, where people speak Quechua, not Spanish. Illiteracy is a huge problem, and while Catholicism is the predominant faith, it’s been blended with Incan idols and customs. As a…
In the Andes mountains of Peru, small villages are scattered across the slopes, many with no more than 100 people or so. Yabel Huahuasoncco, a seminary…
Reaching places of potential in Madagascar
Madagascar is a massive island nation off the coast of Southern Africa. Almost 40% of its population is under the age of 15, according to the latest United Nations data. This young population is wrestling with chronic poverty, corruption and inequality. Last fall, that discontent came to a head when power and water supply issues sparked protests led by Gen Z. The protests led to…
Madagascar is a massive island nation off the coast of Southern Africa. Almost 40% of its population is under the age of 15, according to the…
Equipping Ukrainian Christians for a time of war
It’s been four years since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In that time, any sense of normal life has been upended. The sound of air-raid sirens is part of the fabric of everyday life. Thousands have lost their lives. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to leave their homes and their country. According to experts, trauma like this impacts a society for at least…
It’s been four years since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In that time, any sense of normal life has been upended. The sound of air-raid…
How Langham Preaching movements grow deep roots in South Asia
It’s not easy becoming a Christian in this South Asian country, where believers are often persecuted for their faith. “You give up your identity. You give up your place in society. You give up your inheritance. And sometimes, your own family members are after your life,” said Veda*, who coordinates Langham’s preaching work there with her husband, Priyanshu*. Persecution and pressure continue to rise, yet…
It’s not easy becoming a Christian in this South Asian country, where believers are often persecuted for their faith. “You give up your identity. You give…
Just published: The updated Africa Bible Commentary
After years of dedication, teamwork and prayer, a revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking, one-volume Africa Bible Commentary has been released. The first edition was published by Langham in 2006, almost 20 years ago. It was the first of its kind: a commentary written entirely by African church leaders, for the African church, speaking into the context and written to meet the needs of…
After years of dedication, teamwork and prayer, a revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking, one-volume Africa Bible Commentary has been released. The first edition was…
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