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Stavan John in India

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had serious consequences on our socioeconomic life. As the country recovers from the second wave, we are already being warned of the third wave.

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Hepziba Arputharaj from India

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had serious consequences on our socioeconomic life. As the country recovers from the second wave, we are already being warned of the third wave.

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InSights Journal Publishes Summer Supplement

This summer, we invite you to reflect on God’s faithfulness through a history of the early years of Faculté de Théologie Évangélique de Bangui (VSI), one of Francophone Africa’s leading seminaries. Written by Jack Robinson, who was intimately involved with FATEB’s founding, this history gives a rich picture of the opportunities and challenges during the …

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Sofanit Abebe Defends Dissertation

Congratulations to Sofanit Abebe (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended her dissertation in July. She returns to Ethiopia to serve as faculty at Ethiopia Graduate School of Theology.

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Eric Sarwar from Pakistan

We are anticipating our move from studying at a seminary to service in a Muslim context. In this transitional period, we request prayer for the ministry God is preparing for us at Tehillim School of Church Music & Worship (TSCM) in Pakistan.

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Josè Thontwa Defends Dissertation

Congratulations to Josè Thontwa (LeaderStudies)! Last week, he successfully defended his dissertation in systemic theology at Bangui Evangelical School of Theology (VSI). He will return to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the next generation of Congolese Christians understand their faith more deeply. Read a recent prayer message from him here.

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Celebrating 2021’s New LeaderStudies Scholars

We welcome 9 new LeaderStudies scholars to our program this fall. You can see their faces and read about their research here.

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Lal Senanayake in Sri Lanka

Lanka Bible College and Seminary is planning to provide training in the holistic mission of the local church for the transformation of society.

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Bruk Ayele in Ethiopia

The need in Ethiopia for trained pastors is intense. The Ethiopian Church is very fast-growing and the Ethiopian population is also very fast-growing, so the demand is high.

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Elizabeth Sendek in Colombia

Pray that FUSBC would continue to be flexible. Pray that it would continue to be deeply rooted in the Word of God and stubbornly committed to its context, while remaining aware of the Global Church.

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Sunday Agang in Nigeria

Even after COVID-19, JETS will offer both online and face-to-face programs. We believe we can serve West Africa and the rest of Africa better through these two options. Pray for that plan, especially for good internet and for a solar power system that will keep the internet stable.

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Spring 2021 Issue of the InSights Journal for Global Theological Education

Our sister publication, the InSights Journal, has just published its spring 2021 issue. In it, you’ll find articles proposing new models for theological education in China, analyzing needs in African leadership, exploring trends in theological education worldwide, and suggesting patterns for wise financial management and fundraising at seminaries.

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Conversion to Islam

Why did non-Muslims convert to Islam during the Middle Ages? How did Muslims at the time receive converts? Our July book, Conversion to Islam by Ayman Ibrahim (LeaderStudies), answers some of these questions.

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Elie Haddad in Lebanon

Pray for us as we navigate the transition from offering residential programs to running online programs. This transition has already increased our capacity to train more leaders.

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Kei Hiramatsu in Japan

Many may not know this, but Japan is the fastest-aging society in the world. For example, 89% of pastors in Japan are over 50 years old, which has significant consequences for the church in Japan.