Theological study is an undervalued practice among many African pastors. Its worth in the life and upbuilding of the church is greatly understated. Many do not see the need for theological training in their spiritual oversight. The general belief is that if you are called and full of God’s Spirit, then you need not study.... Read more
Sudan (MNN) — It has been over a year since Sudans former president Omar al-Bashir was ousted from power. Bashir is currently facing several charges at the International Criminal Court, including his part in the Darfur genocide that began in 2003. The western Darfur region of Sudan has suffered 17 years of violence. It began... Read more
The following is an uncorrected transcript generated by a transcription service. Before quoting in print, please check the corresponding audio for accuracy. Tony Merida: Welcome to Churches Planting Churches, a podcast on the theology and practice of church planting. I’m your host, Tony Merida. Tony: Paul told Timothy, “You then, my child, be strengthened by... Read more
[ad_1] Sudan (MNN) — It has been over a 12 months since Sudans former president Omar al-Bashir was ousted from energy. Bashir is at the moment dealing with a number of prices on the Worldwide Legal Courtroom, together with his half within the Darfur genocide that started in 2003. The western Darfur area of Sudan... Read more
[ad_1] Russia (MNN) Whereas battle within the former Soviet Union has left many individuals in want of fundamental assets, it additionally leaves theological gaps. The Slavic Gospel Affiliation is working to fill these gaps by offering in-depth theology coaching to cities spanning the previous Soviet Union. Eric Mock from SGA says, What we discovered is... Read more
[ad_1] Nigeria (MNN) In Nigeria, violence in the direction of Christians by the hands of Muslim extremists continues, however Spoken Worldwide is coaching pastors anyway. The Nigerian authorities has lastly acknowledged that radical Islamist teams like Boko Haram are focusing on Christians for assaults. It solely just lately launched an announcement saying as a lot,... Read more
[ad_1] This put up is sponsored by The Gospel Venture and explains why at Grace Fellowship Church we use their product There are loads of completely different choices for Bible research and childrens ministry curriculum. However how do you determine which is the best one on your ministry? Whereas it's useful to assessment a publishers... Read more
[ad_1] Iraq (MNN) — Believers push ahead in Iraq regardless of U.S.-Iran strain and inside wrestle. MNN spoke with an Iraqi Christian about circumstances on the bottom, however for safety functions we can't share his identify. Different ministries within the church… these ministries are going now… Sunday worship, different conferences for ladies, the youth, prayers.... Read more
[ad_1] Central Africa Baptist School & Seminary in Kitwe, Zambia, is deeply concerned in coaching up a brand new era of African pastors and church leaders. My latest travels by means of Africa took me to the college and allowed me to see how it's impacting Zambia and plenty of different nations in central Africa.... Read more
[ad_1] Asia (MNN) This story comes wrapped in a shroud of thriller. It entails a mom and her kids, however as a result of this individual is an individual of appreciable affect within the nation through which she lives, retaining her identification beneath wraps ensures her security. The unnamed nation is in Asia and is... Read more
[ad_1] Worldwide (MNN) — The Deaf are one of many worlds largest unreached and unengaged folks teams. Fewer than 2% of the worlds 70 million Deaf folks know of or observe Christ. By way of an interpreter, Deaf chief Tanya Polstra tells MNN that individuals who can hear usually have a flawed view of the... Read more
[ad_1] USA (MNN) — Do you know e3 Companions connects with church buildings each in america and overseas to assist additional the Nice Fee? Jeff Johnston, with e3, says church partnerships are a possibility for the ministry to serve and equip church buildings. Right here’s what it seems like. A partnership may very well be... Read more
[ad_1] USA (MNN) — As a worldwide individuals group, the Deaf have been forgotten and missed by believers for hundreds of years. Lastly, the U.S. Church is changing into extra conscious of the worldwide Deaf neighborhood and their want for signal language Scripture. Final yr on #GivingTuesday, Deaf Bible Society raised practically $2,800 to fund... Read more
[ad_1] Bible literacy is changing into uncommon as theological confusion spreads around the globe. We should fight theological poverty with strong theological coaching of pastors. Pastor coaching is crucial to our mission, and Acts 29 trains church-planting pastors and aspiring church planters in quite a lot of methods. The newly introduced Grimk Seminary is a... Read more
