Prayer Community
Enoch Okode in Kenya
The School of Theology endeavors to produce graduates who love Christ and His church, interpret the Word rightly and proclaim it faithfully…
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Naomi James in Kenya
Pray for my work, that the Lord may use us in our organization to be mental health ambassadors bringing healing to a wounded society.
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George Mbithi Mutuku in Kenya
Pray that my service with and alongside the Deaf will bear much fruit.
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Wubshet Teklewold in Ethiopia
Pray for continued missions to Muslims, church planting efforts, and the perseverance of Muslim-background believers.
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News
Ukrainian Relief Fund Update
Five months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war has forced millions from their homes. We are grateful for the generosity of many who have supported the Ukrainian Relief Fund – our effort in cooperation with Overseas Council/United World Mission. In this initiative, Taras Dyatlik, Regional Director for OC and an engagement director with …
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New Books
The Hebrew Scriptures
Our July book is The Hebrew Scriptures, to which Jean Musavuli (LeaderStudies) contributed. This volume presents the Old Testament in the traditional Jewish ordering of the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. Introductions and commentaries, written by 34 biblical scholars from around the world, offer insight into the historical context, literary style, and theological purpose of each biblical …
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Habtamu Kebede in Ethiopia
Please pray for peace in Ethiopia. There are ethnic-based conflicts in several parts of the country.
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Tekletsadik Belachew in Ethiopia
In the end, what will be our response when He says: I suffered massacre and ethnic cleansing, but you saw Me not.
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News
InSights Journal Publishes June 2022 Issue
The new issue of our sister publication, the InSights Journal for Global Theological Education, is now available online with the special feature “Voices from Ukraine.” Download individual articles or the entire volume in a PDF format. Articles are also available as posts on the ISJ website, where you will find a link for a newly …
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Daniel Dama in Benin
I have founded a Christian NGO, titled Africa Sings, that employs arts and culture to build peace and create bridges across faiths and local cultures.
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New Books
Christ the Gift and the Giver: Paul’s Portrait of Jesus as the Supreme Royal Benefactor in Romans 5:1-11
Our June book is Christ the Gift and the Giver: Paul’s Portrait of Jesus as the Supreme Royal Benefactor in Romans 5:1-11 by Enoch Okode (LeaderStudies). This book takes a close look at how Paul uses the Greco-Roman royal benefaction system to portray Jesus Christ as the supreme royal benefactor so that believers might faithfully …
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Prayer Community
José Thontwa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is still violence in several areas, and people are facing sorrow. Please pray for our ministry in this context, that Christ shall be with us till the end…
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Daniel Baraka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Regarding our country, and especially our province and the eastern part of the DR Congo, insecurity is still growing.
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Emmanuel Ndikumana in Burundi
Pray that my life will contribute to reconciliation between Hutus and Tutsis to the glory of our Lord and Savior.
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Andry Randrianasolo from Madagascar
The Lutheran Church of Madagascar continues to address all forms of syncretism in its members’ lives through its ministry of asa and fampaherezana and discipleship. However, this work remains difficult in a power/fear and spirit-power encounter cultural context.
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