It may well be the first event of its kind – ever!

By Andrew Robinson, Langham Partnership Australia

A Report of Visit to Tanzania, June 13-30, 2010

by JSM-LPI Africa Coordinator Emmanuel Oladipo

It was my first visit to East Africa in my capacity as the John Stott Ministries-Langham Partnership International (JSM-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 this was my first time in Mwanza and the Victoria Lake region of the country.

Mwanza and Kome

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 larger training seminar next year.  This month Paul has also visited Malaysia, where discussion is underway concerning the best plans for developing preaching training in the future, and then Thailand.

Regional Consultation

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 had been stolen, which contained money for various projects, including the balance of funds for the preaching training – and this highlights one of the many challenges which churches face.  Yet for th

Zimbabwe

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 for a Level 1.  It was a strong team event, with Kenyan country coordinator Mercy Ireri travelling to join Barbara and Ugandan preacher Julius Twongyeirwe, who shared the training.

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.