Langham Creative Projects: 145 books
Preaching That Comes Alive
Delivering a Word from the Lord
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2017
People go to church every Sunday hoping to hear a life-giving word from the Lord but often find that they have to make do with either the dry crust of cognitive sermons or the empty calories of emotional exhortations. This book provides preachers with the tools to feed their flock with hearty sustenance....
Deuteronomy
The God Who Keeps Promises
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2017
In this clear introduction to Deuteronomy aimed for preachers, pastors and Bible students, Paul Barker covers the major themes and issues of the fifth book of the Bible. Helpful study questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunity for discussion in groups. This integral Old Testament book...
by Federico G. Villanueva
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016
The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of...
Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?
A Christian Exploration
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016
What is death? Why do we die? and what happens after we die? Over the centuries, philosophers and theologians of the world’s religions have offered answers to the dilemma of death, yet this subject is rarely given the detailed attention it deserves in the contemporary Christian church. As Christians,...
Transitioning from a Theological College to a Christian University
A Multi-Case Study in the East African Context
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2017
The decision for ministerial training institutions to become broader educational institutions that offer courses outside the traditional areas of theology is certainly not unique to a specific geographical context. While there are many examples of notable institutions making this transition in North...
by Ian J. Shaw, Kevin E. Lawson
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015
Theological education is a vital aspect of Christian mission. The training of evangelical doctoral students in theological subject areas is therefore an important part of the mission of God. This handbook presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. Designed...
by Jean Uy Uayan
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
Dr Jean Uayan comprehensively weaves the story of six Protestant Chinese churches in the Philippines into the local history of their individual settings in this important study. Uncovering new insight and historical information from extensive primary and secondary sources, Uayan presents a rich and...
Connecting Curriculum with Context
A Handbook for Context Relevant Curriculum Development in Theological Education
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2015
Assessment of the impact of theological education has always been a challenge. In a pluralistic world where graduates are ministering in greatly varying contexts and cultures, theological education has to be context sensitive and relevant. It is no longer enough to ensure that students have mastered...
Russian Baptists and Orthodoxy: 1960-1990
A Comparative Study of Theology, Liturgy, and Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014
Russian Baptists and the Orthodox Church have had a difficult and – at times – dramatic relationship over the past century and a half. However, the purpose of this thesis is to examine certain internal connections between these two Christian bodies. Despite the evident dissimilarity – in theology,...
Transforming Theological Education
A Practical Handbook for Integrative Learning
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2014
For several decades concern has been expressed about the need for greater integration and contextual significance in the curricular design of theological education. In addition there has been a growing awareness of the role theological schools should play in strengthening the missional vision and...
Missio Politica
The Mission of Church and Politics
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Evangelical Christians in many countries shy away from politics. And yet, especially with the rise of the Pentecostal and charismatic movements, the interest and involvement in political activity is becoming a daily reality in evangelical circles. At the same time, evangelical politicians are not...
Taking Up the Mantle
Latin American Evangelical Theology in the 20th Century
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2017
In “Taking Up the Mantle” Dr Daniel Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example...
Reading Romans at Ground Level
A Contemporary Rural African Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2015
Many pastors in the provincial towns and rural villages of Malawi struggle to find practical relevance in the letter to the Romans. While the majority of church leaders have received little or no formal Bible and ministry training, they often face formidable challenges from African traditional practices,...
by Rachel R. Rajagopal
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Asian Christian female servant-leaders have faced painful and humbling experiences in their leadership development – at every turn and at every corner. Asian women who are evangelical servant-leaders rarely have any real “voice” in their community. In this book, Rachel Rajagopal enrols ten servant-leaders...