Swahili

In conjunction with KLB Publishers, Dodoma, I have been working on the translation of some Christian books into Swahili language as part of my service for the wider church of the Lord Jesus Christ in East Africa.

Calling Christian Leaders: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry

John Stott has found in his travels that contemporary models of Christian leadership are often shaped more by culture than by Christ. In stark contrast, he urges that our view of leadership must be determined by our view of the Church, and not the other way round. He demonstrates how central is the theme of ‘power through weakness’. He expounds the role of the Holy Spirit in God’s revelation, and he examines four of Paul’s most striking models of ministry, each of which is an aspect of humility. Over against seductive styles of Leadership being advocated by the wisdom of the world, John Stott urges Christian leaders to be characterised above all else by ‘the meekness and the gentleness of Christ’.

John Stott is one of the world’s leading and most loved Bible teachers, preachers, writers, pastors and mission-leaders. He is the author of many books including the best-selling “Basic Christianity”. He is Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, President of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and Founder-President of the Langham Partnership International.

This work was completed in 2007 and published in 2008 in Swahili with the title Wito wa Viongozi wa Kikristo.

 

Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership

It is not enough merely to have an eldership; the eldership must be actively functioning, competent, and spiritually alive.

With over 190,000 copies sold, this comprehensive look at the role and function of elders brings all the advantages of shared leadership into focus. Beginning with the four broad categories of eldership (leading, feeding, caring, and protecting), Biblical Eldership explores the essential work of elders, their qualifications (including why qualifications are necessary), their relationships with each other, and each of the biblical passages related to eldership. Written for those seeking a clear understanding of the mandate for biblical eldership, this full-length, expository book defines it accurately, practically, and according to Scripture.

Alexander Strauch was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Master’s in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary.

For over thirty years he has served as an elder at Littleton Bible Chapel. Additionally, he has taught philosophy and New Testament literature at Colorado Christian University. A gifted Bible teacher and popular speaker, Mr. Strauch has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing ministry. He is the author of the now-classic works Biblical Eldership and The New Testament Deacon. Mr. Strauch and his wife, Marilyn, reside near their four adult daughters in Littleton, Colorado.

Thanks to Lewis and Roth Publishers for this biographical information.

This is still a work in progress.  I have a target of completing the first draft of the translation by June 2010.

The African Bible Commentary in Swahili

This is not my work but I am pleased to see that Langham Partenership International have been able to help in making this tremdous resource available for the Swahili church.  About 50 million people in East Africa use or know Swahili so this is another excellent resource for the Christian church there.  The launch of the new Swahili Title, Ufafanuzi wa Biblia katika Mazingira na Utamaduni wa Kiafrika, took place on February 22nd, 2010.

http://articles.langhampartnership.org/uk/2010/02/03/a-new-commentary-for-east-africa/