In the Andes mountains of Peru, small villages are scattered across the slopes, many with no more than 100 people or so. Yabel Huahuasoncco, a seminary student, comes from one of these communities in the Chayabamba district, where people speak Quechua, not Spanish. Illiteracy is a huge problem, and while Catholicism is the predominant faith, it’s been blended with Incan idols and customs. As a…

It’s been four years since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In that time, any sense of normal life has been upended. The sound of air-raid sirens is part of the fabric of everyday life. Thousands have lost their lives. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to leave their homes and their country. According to experts, trauma like this impacts a society for at least…

It’s not easy becoming a Christian in this South Asian country, where believers are often persecuted for their faith. “You give up your identity. You give up your place in society. You give up your inheritance. And sometimes, your own family members are after your life,” said Veda*, who coordinates Langham’s preaching work there with her husband, Priyanshu*. Persecution and pressure continue to rise, yet…

After years of dedication, teamwork and prayer, a revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking, one-volume Africa Bible Commentary has been released. The first edition was published by Langham in 2006, almost 20 years ago. It was the first of its kind: a commentary written entirely by African church leaders, for the African church, speaking into the context and written to meet the needs of…

Saviour Kabaso Chipendano wants to serve his congregation well. He wants to preach the Word of God in a way that is faithful, relevant and easy to understand.  Most of his congregation, in rural Zambia, works in copper mines. It’s difficult, dangerous and unreliable work. Employment fluctuates based on factors over which the people of Chililibombwe have no control. Poverty is high, and mining disasters…