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The Gospel and Africa's Expansion - The Gospel and Africa's Expansion, Part 1
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For many believers today, Africa is thought to be the ‘Dark Continent’ – without the saving light of the Gospel. However – in this program, you’ll discover why that’s no longer true. Join us as two members of the Living on the Edge International Team break down how Christianity has exploded across the Global South and highlight what believers worldwide can learn from the faith of those in Africa.
Main Points
- Western Missionaries Helped Africa: Missionaries from the West brought the Gospel to Africa and also provided important services like schools and hospitals.
- Life of Pastors in Africa: Pastors in Africa live simply, often walking long distances and relying on God for their needs. They pray a lot and are resilient in tough situations.
- Good Leadership Matters: Healthy pastors are important for healthy churches. Some pastors lack proper training, leading to challenges with false teachings.
- Lessons from Ministry: Patrick learned a lot from his time working with youth and starting churches. He stresses the importance of learning from others and building relationships.
- Challenges for Youth: Young people all over the world face similar challenges with identity and a desire for justice.
- Supporting Africa is Important: Investing in ministry in Africa is important because it can make a big impact, not just in Africa but globally.
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About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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Manage episode 425274307 series 2540479
For many believers today, Africa is thought to be the ‘Dark Continent’ – without the saving light of the Gospel. However – in this program, you’ll discover why that’s no longer true. Join us as two members of the Living on the Edge International Team break down how Christianity has exploded across the Global South and highlight what believers worldwide can learn from the faith of those in Africa.
Main Points
- Western Missionaries Helped Africa: Missionaries from the West brought the Gospel to Africa and also provided important services like schools and hospitals.
- Life of Pastors in Africa: Pastors in Africa live simply, often walking long distances and relying on God for their needs. They pray a lot and are resilient in tough situations.
- Good Leadership Matters: Healthy pastors are important for healthy churches. Some pastors lack proper training, leading to challenges with false teachings.
- Lessons from Ministry: Patrick learned a lot from his time working with youth and starting churches. He stresses the importance of learning from others and building relationships.
- Challenges for Youth: Young people all over the world face similar challenges with identity and a desire for justice.
- Supporting Africa is Important: Investing in ministry in Africa is important because it can make a big impact, not just in Africa but globally.
Broadcast Resource
About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
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