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Impact stories: beyond the church walls…
Through its Scholars programme, Langham supports Majority World leaders in gaining theological PhDs. Many go on to impact their societies in extraordinary ways. Here is a small snapshot: 1) Relieving poverty and bringing good news in Uganda For Pastor Emmanuel Mukeshimana of Uganda, the most strategic response to the poverty he saw across East Africa…
LIRE LA SUITE‘My constant prayer is that this madness would stop’
Langham has a strong network of Scholars, writers and pastors in Ukraine. We’re urging supporters to pray earnestly for our family there who have remained or have escaped the country. Mark Meynell, a Langham Preaching Director, sat in for Chris Wright in a special episode of ‘On Mission’, a podcast produced by Langham US. He…
LIRE LA SUITEProviding crucial care to volcano survivors in DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing significant challenges: famine, war, Covid-19. And last year a volcano erupted near Goma city, displacing hundreds and leaving many destitute and traumatised – including Christian leaders. Dr Eraston Kighoma, who gained his PhD through Langham, played a key role in the relief effort. His organisation CIMR (Centre for…
LIRE LA SUITEUgandan Scholar equipped to relieve poverty and bring good news
God’s Word brings good news to the poor. But what does that mean for a Ugandan widow unable to feed or shelter her children? Or to any number of the 422 million people across Africa living below the global poverty line? There are many relief and development organisations working to end poverty. But for pastor…
LIRE LA SUITENew Service Centre in Carlisle doubles capacity
Langham’s new fit-for-purpose support centre and distribution hub in Carlisle (UK) is now in use, despite Covid-related delays and interruptions. The three-year project seeks to fulfil the need for double the capacity of the previous warehouse and offices, leased by Langham for ten years. John Libby, LPUKI’s National Director explained: “The crucial decision to purchase…
LIRE LA SUITEScholar multiplies ministers of hope in Brazil
What is the impact of just one leader in Brazil gaining a PhD through your support of Langham? You may be surprised by the answer! In the late 80s, Antonio Barro studied for a PhD at Fuller Theological Seminary as a Langham Scholar. During this time, he conceived the idea of a seminary in Brazil that would…
LIRE LA SUITEEgyptian Scholar hopes to equip leaders for discipleship and mission
George Bishai is a Langham Scholar from Egypt, who is hoping to finish his PhD at Moore College, Sydney, later this year. He has a wife, Mervat, and two daughters, Karin (15) and Emma (6). Currently, George is spending time at world-renowned Tyndale House in Cambridge, where he has benefitted greatly from the community of…
LIRE LA SUITEFirst Japanese Langham Scholar returns to preach and teach
In October the first Langham Scholar from Japan, Kei Hiramatsu, graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary, US. Kei and his young family have now returned to Japan, where Kei is teaching at Central Bible College in Tokyo. He’s also pastoring a local church. Although a developed, wealthy country, Japan has very few Christians and even fewer…
LIRE LA SUITESans la subvention de Langham Writers, cela aurait été impossible !
Une bourse Langham a permis au mari d'une des participantes au projet Langham Scholar de publier un livre qui remet en question les fausses conceptions du Christ au sein de l'Église éthiopienne. Paulos Fekadu - mariée à Sofanit Abebe qui étudie à l'université d'Édimbourg - a reçu une bourse Langham Writers' Grant il y a deux ans pour terminer le livre en amharique. Le
LIRE LA SUITETaking research onto the streets
Dr Myrto Theocharous asks me to imagine if God had a business card, what it would say. “When I introduce myself I say, ‘I’m Myrto Theocharous and I’m a Professor of Old Testament.’ When God introduces himself to Israel he says, ‘I am the anti-slavery God.’ “This theme comes up constantly in the Old Testament…
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