Name of Parish: Papakura East Presbyterian Church
Name of individuals: Rev Dr Geoff New
Name of Project: Langham Preaching - South Asia
Description of Project: As part of the world-wide Langham mission (Langham Literature; Langham Scholars; Langham Preaching - all established by Rev Dr John Stott) - Langham Preaching (LP) only goes into majority world countries upon invitation. There they teach pastors, seminary lecturers, students, Christian workers and missionaries the art and science of Biblical preaching. After the three foundation week-long seminars local trainers are trained so that the movement can become viral. The aim of LP is to equip preachers to preach sermons which are clear, faithful to the text and relevant.
Duration: 2 years to complete the first 3 seminars; then 18 months to complete the Training of Trainers programme.
Local contact: Rev Dr Geoff New - geoffnew@xtra.co.nz; 0274416970
Available to speak at churches/small group meetings: Yes
Prayer Needs: For good health when traveling. For the attendees to not be inhibited in attending the training (it is remarkable how many issues cause hindrances when the training is planned. Everything from political unrest to family illnesses) For good, robust, clear, relevant and faithful preaching to become viral.