Here at St Matt's we benefit greatly from the splendid standard of Biblical preaching. This comes to us, not only because of the natural gifts of those who preach, but also because of the training in expository preaching they have received. We long for this training to be made available to all those who stand in pulpits each week. To rightly communicate the message of the Bible is the best way to prepare the world to face up to its huge problems.
John Stott has that vision. Now in his late eighties, he established Langham Partnership with that aim in view over a decade ago. The aim is to provide scholarships, textbooks and preaching skills to the enthusiastic preachers of the Majority World. It is a grand vision currently being carried on by people like Jonathan Lamb and Christopher Wright. (Jonathan Lamb by the way is speaking at the Belgrave Heights Convention over New Year)
To give you an idea of the scope of these Preaching Seminars let me quickly list some of the countries where they are being held in this current six month period - Chile, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Thailand, Rwanda, Burundi, Bolivia, Ecuador, Croatia, Panama, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Ghana, Myanmar, Tanzania, Brazil, Zambia, Vanuatu, Nigeria, Kyrgystan, Colombia. It is quite breathtaking isn't it.
But the people who are organising these events, realize that preachers who are being trained need to get together and encourage each other. To that end, Preaching Clubs are being developed in towns and villages in various African and South American countries to provide pastoral support for those who are ministering despite huge logistical problems. One church in Oxford, UK is providing bikes for preachers so that they can meet together to study together and encourage one another.
Langham Partnership is a cause very worthy of our support. If you are interested in getting more information there will be a brochure on the table in the foyer and you can follow up details of the website and their regular Newsletters.
Pray for Langham Partnership
John Stott has that vision. Now in his late eighties, he established Langham Partnership with that aim in view over a decade ago. The aim is to provide scholarships, textbooks and preaching skills to the enthusiastic preachers of the Majority World. It is a grand vision currently being carried on by people like Jonathan Lamb and Christopher Wright. (Jonathan Lamb by the way is speaking at the Belgrave Heights Convention over New Year)
To give you an idea of the scope of these Preaching Seminars let me quickly list some of the countries where they are being held in this current six month period - Chile, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Thailand, Rwanda, Burundi, Bolivia, Ecuador, Croatia, Panama, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Ghana, Myanmar, Tanzania, Brazil, Zambia, Vanuatu, Nigeria, Kyrgystan, Colombia. It is quite breathtaking isn't it.
But the people who are organising these events, realize that preachers who are being trained need to get together and encourage each other. To that end, Preaching Clubs are being developed in towns and villages in various African and South American countries to provide pastoral support for those who are ministering despite huge logistical problems. One church in Oxford, UK is providing bikes for preachers so that they can meet together to study together and encourage one another.
Langham Partnership is a cause very worthy of our support. If you are interested in getting more information there will be a brochure on the table in the foyer and you can follow up details of the website and their regular Newsletters.
Pray for Langham Partnership
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