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Elias Ghazal from Lebanon

In Lebanon, the governance system is based on power sharing between Christians and Muslims. In theory such a system underwrites coexistence, but in practice it is a recipe for division and inter-communal conflict. As community gatekeepers, clergy have been framed as part of the problem, but I am investigating how they can be part of the solution. I hope my research can contribute to peacebuilding in Lebanon and to creating an environment that encourages Gospel growth.

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Tharwat Wahba in Egypt

Pray that the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo could encourage and support needy people by spreading the message of hope and peace through our faculty, students, and graduates.

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Thomas Traore Defends Dissertation

We congratulate Thomas Traore (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended his dissertation in June. In Burkina Faso, he directs the Maranatha Institute, which disciples and trains new pastors. He gives thanks for ScholarLeaders: “By supporting higher-level theological training, SL is contributing to the theological development of the Church around the world and, in particular, in Africa, one …

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Gelu Paul Faina in Romania

Like most churches in Romania and beyond, our church has been holding Sunday church services on Zoom and YouTube, but we are slowly attempting to get out of Internet mode. We are trying to move out of a state of emergency into a transitional state of alertness.

New Books

Cultural Integration and the Gospel in Vietnamese Mission Theology

Our July book of the month is Cultural Integration and the Gospel in Vietnamese Mission Theology by KimSon Nguyen (LeaderStudies), out last fall from Langham Publishing. Vietnam desperately needs the Gospel — but the Gospel is often seen as a Western innovation (and imposition). This book explores new, uniquely Vietnamese ways of doing missions and …

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China Bible Seminary Celebrates 90th Anniversary

China Bible Seminary (CBS) in Hong Kong celebrated its 90th anniversary in June with festivities that complied with current pandemic-related restrictions. They offer thanksgiving for God’s grace and request prayer for His ongoing protection and provision. CBS is led by Julie Wu (LeaderStudies), 2012 ScholarLeader of the Year.

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Reeju Tharakan Completes PhD

We congratulate Reeju Tharakan (LeaderStudies) from India. He was able to finish his PhD this spring, although the graduation ceremony has been delayed by the pandemic. Praise God for him and pray for his ongoing ministry.

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Emad Botros Defends Dissertation

We congratulate Emad Botros (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended his dissertation the week of June 22. He teaches at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (VSI) in Lebanon, where his emphasis on Jonah equips the next generation of Christians to reach their neighbors with the Gospel. He asks for prayer for ABTS as it switches to a modified …

Global InSights

“The Only Place of Peace”: The Seminary as Refuge

In English, “sanctuary” means both “place of worship” and “place of refuge” – a double meaning that many Majority World seminaries live out. During COVID-19, several Majority World seminaries housed students trapped by lockdowns. Sudanese students in Lebanon were ten minutes from the airport when it closed; they returned to Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (VSI). …

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Denys Kondyuk in Ukraine

Pray for the situation in Ukraine, for war to end, and for all the political processes to bring peace to our country, enable some financial stability, and preserve freedom of faith and ministry for our churches.

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Andrey Kravtsev in Russia

It has become a common thing to say the world is not going to be the same after the pandemic. Let us pray that the Church will come out of the crisis with fresh vision and strength to fulfill its mission in whatever circumstance we may find ourselves tomorrow.

New Books

Perception and Identity

Our June book of the month is Perception and Identity by Seblewengel Daniel, Head of Academic Affairs at Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology and a participant in the Women’s PeerLeader Forum. This book helps global Christians understand Ethiopia’s diverse Christian traditions. It discusses avenues for unity, grounded in God’s Word and shared belief in the …

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Preparing Theological Institutions to Move Forward in Mission During COVID-19

The InSights Journal for Global Theological Education published a supplement to help schools assess their needs as they think about the coming term. It includes a checklist, three sets of further analytical questions, and links to other reading.

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Pray for Racial Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation in the US and Beyond

This past week, thousands of protesters in hundreds of cities across the United States and worldwide have joined in anti-racism solidarity demonstrations, following widespread circulation of graphic video footage showing George Floyd’s death. In the Body of Christ, when “one member suffers, all suffer together” (1 Cor. 12:26). We are grateful for every message we have received from members of the ScholarLeaders fellowship around the world, asking how to pray for those of us in the United States during this painful time.

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“A Tremendous Blessing to Support Our Faculty & Staff” (Thanks, Part 3)

Oleksandr Geychenko (Ukraine), Atef Gendy (Egypt), and Ivor Poobalan (Sri Lanka) talk about how your gifts are providing for seminaries during COVID-19.

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