靈風合作夥伴沿革
靈風合作夥伴始於1969年，由約翰·斯托得領導，並以他在倫敦的母會和曾牧養的教會命名。自此，我們一直致力提高人們對環球教會需求的認識，並為發展中國家的基督教領袖提供他們分享福音和訓練門徒所需的教育和資源。
靈風的影響
自從我們成立以來，靈風已經：
- 支持超過 300 名靈風學者攻讀神學博士，他們目前正在全球超過75個國家/地區裡服事教會。
- 透過228個牧者培訓活動，以及在全球63個國家裡超過500個的講道小組，裝備超過10,200名牧者和平信徒領袖以教授上帝的話語。
- 向 77 個發展中國家的神學院、教會、牧師和出版商分發了 62,003 本屬靈書籍，並支持12個本土出版商，出版以26 種當地語言所撰寫的書籍。
關於我們的創辦人：約翰·斯托得
約翰·斯托得明白，基督徒必須被福音更新改變，福音才能改變世界――為窮人和受壓迫者樹立愛、同情、寬恕和正義的榜樣。 為了讓基督徒成長成熟，他們需要相信、教導和按照上帝的話語生活的領袖――特別是在教會領袖缺乏正規培訓的全球教會裡。 這就是約翰·斯托特於 1969 年創立靈風合作夥伴的原因，他親自放棄了他的書籍收入，並將所有版稅用於支持非洲、亞洲、拉丁美洲和中東的牧師培訓。
時間軸
1969
The Beginning
Langham Trust is founded by John Stott, given its name from Langham Place at All Souls Church in London, where Stott pastored his adult life.
1974-1979
A Movement Forms
Langham spreads to the United States (1974), Canada (1978) and Australia (1979), all catching the vision to raise awareness of the needs of the global church.
1996
A Name Change
The name in the U.S. was changed to John Stott Ministries. John Stott, in his wry British humor, would often refer to John Stott Ministries as the "ministry that resembles my name."
2001
FACT Reunion
John Stott Ministries merged with the Foundation for Advanced Christian Training (FACT). Both of these organizations could trace their roots back to John Stott, so it was, as John said at the time, "more of a reunion than a merger."
2002
New Ministries & Partners
The third arm of Langham's approach to equipping the global church, Langham Preaching, was launched, with the recognition there were millions of pastors serving around the world with no training on how to teach the Bible. In addition, Hong Kong joins the Langham Partnership family.
2003
Global Partnership
The five national organizations, comprised of UK & Ireland, U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Hong Kong, sign a protocol to define their common purpose and convictions, and commits the partnership to work together in delivering Langham's worldwide ministry.
2007
Langham New Zealand
New Zealand joins the Langham Partnership family through collaboration with Leadership Development International. The combined organization is know as LeaDev-Langham.
2011
John Stott Passing
On July 27, 2011, John Stott went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy that is still multiplying today around the world. One of the most influential leaders of the Christian church in the 20th Century, Stott was a man filled with grace and humility, seeking above all, to know Christ and Him crucified. Read more about John Stott.
2012
Return to Roots
Honoring the wishes expressed by John Stott prior to his death, John Stott Ministries Board of Directors unanimously approved a name change to Langham Partnership. The name aligns the U.S. with the growing worldwide movement. Learn more about this momentous change