By Abubakar Yunusa
The Langham Expository Bible Preaching Initiative (LEBPI) has concluded its inaugural Africa Expository Bible Preaching Summit (AEBPS), held from August 12th to 16th, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja.
The summit, themed “Preaching that Honors God” (Isaiah 55:8), brought together esteemed preachers, leaders, and scholars to address the state of biblical preaching across Africa.
In its communiqué, the summit commended preachers who have remained faithful to expository preaching, often at great personal cost.
This dedication, the summit noted, has been instrumental in nurturing biblically grounded congregations and promoting sound preaching across the continent.
The summit called on pastors and preachers to recommit to the unwavering proclamation of God’s Word through expository preaching.
This method, the communiqué emphasized, is essential for delivering the transformative message of the Gospel with clarity and relevance, addressing both individual and societal needs.
A significant portion of the communiqué was dedicated to addressing the integrity of the pulpit.
The summit urged preachers to reject greed and materialism, upholding the pulpit as a sacred space for imparting God’s truth. It also condemned the promotion of false doctrines, which undermine the credibility of the church and mislead congregants.
The summit further advocated for active church involvement in societal issues, particularly in combating injustice and insecurity.
It emphasized the church’s role in promoting justice and peace amidst rising challenges like terrorism and banditry, which threaten national well-being.
Finally, the communiqué highlighted the importance of mentoring the next generation of preachers and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of women in the ministry.
The summit called for the establishment of robust standards for biblical teaching and preacher development to ensure that the tradition of sound, expository preaching continues to flourish across Africa.
The summit’s resolutions are expected to guide and inspire ongoing efforts to uphold and promote preaching that honors God throughout the continent.
