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

by Colin Macpherson (Langham Literature – Creative) 

 
How can the gospel sink deep roots into a country where a generation of Christian writers, thinkers and leaders and their books were wiped out in five short years? Church leaders need to be equipped with culturally-relevant resources that will help them disciple believers. Through our Langham Literature program, John Stott Ministries is partnering with Fount of Wisdom Publishing (FoW) in Phnom Penh to provide pertinent books for the rapidly growing Cambodian church. This year, FoW published two new titles in Khmer with counsel and financial assistance from our ministry: God’s Big Picture (V. Roberts) and Dig Deeper (N. Beynon and A. Sach). Both books are well oriented to the local situation, with much needed content for grassroots pastors and first-generation believers.

October 31, 2009

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Langham Preaching and Langham Scholars Work Together in North India

by Paul Windsor, Associate Director, Langham Preaching

The Second North India Consultation was held by JSM-Langham Preaching in Noida (New Delhi) from 14-16 September 2009. Alongside the encouragement of being together and making each other aware of the training which is happening, the purpose of the consultation was to explore the ways in which the Preaching Program can be involved in North India in the future.

October 8, 2009

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by a Langham Preaching facilitator

Earlier this year in Hong Kong, Langham Preaching partnered with two organizations at work in the China region to offer the Level 1 seminar to 45 pastors, both men and women.

October 8, 2009

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Reflections on the start of Langham Preaching in the Solomon Islands

by Paul Windsor, Associate Director, Langham Preaching

 In its commitment to nurture biblical preaching movements, Langham Preaching often finds itself ‘convening a table’ around which a broad spectrum of the church gathers.