LEBPI tells church leaders to shun pulpit abuse, greed, materialism

The Langham Expository Bible Preaching Initiative (LEBPI) has urged church leaders to work together to end pulpit abuse and urged them to resist greed and materialism.

This was contained in a communique which was signed by Rev. Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam on behalf of the Board of Trustees and was issued on Friday at the end of the inaugural Africa Expository Bible Preaching Summit (AEBPS) from August 12 to 16, 2024, at the at First Baptist Church in Garki, Abuja.

The Summit with the theme; “Preaching that Honors God” also strongly condemned false teachings that harm the church’s integrity as it called for the promotion of sound doctrine in preaching.

The summit brought together various preachers, leaders, and scholars, including notable figures such as governors and church leaders, to discuss important aspects of expository Bible preaching in Africa.

The summit highlighted several resolutions including commendation that was given to faithful preachers for their dedication to expository preaching.

It also encouraged the clergy to recommit to the inspired Word of God as it advocated for expository preaching as a necessary tool for societal transformation as well as a renewed commitment for preachers to live out biblical principles to heal communities.

The communique encouraged active church involvement in addressing societal issues like injustice, and support for Christians in politics to foster socio-economic development.

It also canvassed for the establishment of standards for biblical teaching and preacher development and prioritization of mentoring the next generation of preachers.

The summit also acknowledged the essential role of women in preaching as it resolved to guide efforts in promoting expository preaching that honours God across Africa.