News of Our Work from Around the Globe
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.
Nairobi, KENYA (June 7, 2010)
Hulisani Ramantswana – one of the youngest scholars at 30 years old and finishing his program in just 3½ years – is sharing his time between Reformed Church Pretoria where he is a full-time pastor, and newly formed Heidelberg Theological Seminary, an institution focused on shepherding church leaders in this region.
The Christian community in the Northern Territory is rejoicing over the work of God amongst them after the recent Katherine Christian Convention (KCC) – where Langham Scholar Alfred Olwa was keynote speaker.
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For Immediate Release
Benjamin K. Homan Appointed President of John Stott Ministries
Menlo Park, Calif. – May 10, 2010 – John Stott Ministries (JSM) announced today that Benjamin K. Homan has accepted the position of president, effective Aug. 9, 2010.
Today, April 27, 2010, John Stott is celebrating his 89th birthday and we're asking you to join us at this joyous time in giving thanks and praise for his legacy -- the ministries that continue to impact God's kingdom in all corners of the world. Read more below about his current work: John's latest book, and his Lausanne legacy. You can also share your story about John and his ministry with the rest of the JSM-LPI community.
Happy Birthday, Uncle John!
by Mark Meynell
As Senior Associate Pastor at All Souls Church in London and a preaching facilitator for Langham Partnership International, Mark Meynell shares John Stott's passion for the worldwide church. What follows is Mark's review of John Stott's 51st book, The Radical Disciple, available in the U.K. and to be released in the U.S. in May 2010.
