July 31, 2010
By Andrew Robinson, Langham Partnership Australia
[This article was originally published in the Solomon Star, 22 July 2010]
Pastor Eric Takila speaks at the final commissioning, with books to distribute in front of him and a blackboard full of new preaching ‘fellowships’ behind him.
OVER ninety preachers from across the nation gathered in Honiara 16-23 July for the [...]
July 11, 2010
A Report of Visit to Tanzania, June 13-30, 2010
by LPI Africa Coordinator Emmanuel Oladipo
It was my first visit to East Africa in my capacity as the Langham Partnership International (LPI) Africa Coordinator and so my first personal contact with Frank Luvanda and his team in Tanzania. I had visited the country several times before, but [...]
June 10, 2010
Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand
Associate Director Paul Windsor has continued to sustain contact with many Asian countries, and reports on local level one seminars commencing in the key province of Punjab in Pakistan. One has been held in Gjranwala and another is planned for Faisalbad. As local events develop, plans are underway to gather everyone for a [...]
June 10, 2010
Regional Consultation
Evidence of the increasing ownership of the work in Latin America was seen at the recent Consultation for Langham Preaching facilitators, hosted by the team in Lima, Peru. Representing many of the countries in the region, the team of trainers met for prayer, learning and planning. Regional coordinator Igor Amestegui was specially thankful for [...]
June 10, 2010
The Central Asian Republics have had a turbulent past and, now established as independent states, face considerable economic, religious and social upheaval. Few places are more difficult for Christian witness, with restrictive religious laws and a small evangelical minority in broadly Islamic societies. This morning we received news from our country coordinator that their safe [...]
June 10, 2010
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe remains a country with deep social, political and economic challenges. Yet in Harare a small team has now established a monthly Saturday training event, gathering pastors from around the city to strengthen their commitment to Biblical preaching.
John Bell, pastor of Central Baptist church in Harare, writes: ‘I sense a growing desire amongst some [...]
June 10, 2010
In Uganda Barbara Tumwine has been working hard to organise two events to stimulate biblical preaching, alongside her busy day job in the medical community. In May a two-day seminar was held in the community in Kisiizi, attracting 34 participants, 25 returning for a Level 2 (looking at Old Testament law), and 9 new participants [...]
June 10, 2010
Emmanuel Oladipo is a seasoned traveller in Africa. Formerly the African regional secretary for Scripture Union, Emmanuel now serves in a similar capacity in Langham Preaching. His travels recently took him to Jos, a city which has experienced much turbulence in recent months, with clashes between Muslims and Christians resulting in a devastating loss of [...]
March 25, 2010
Paul Windsor (Associate Director, Langham Preaching)
It is the 19th March 2010. We are at the Skripja Yunyon Kampsaet (say it aloud, say it slowly!) outside Port Vila in Vanuatu. Sadness is mixed with expectation for the 75 participants. It is the final day of the final Level in the Langham Preaching seminar [...]
February 4, 2010
By Jonathan Lamb, international programme director, Langham Preaching
Rwandan leaders are right at the heart of the preaching training which is now underway in their country. Langham Preaching held its first event in October 2009, fully supported by a team of pastors and national leaders who are committed to the cause of strengthening biblical teaching in [...]