Reject Greed, Materialism, LEBPI Tells Preachers

The Langham Expository Bible Preaching Initiative (LEBPI) has concluded its inaugural Africa Expository Bible Preaching Summit (AEBPS), calling on preachers to reject greed and materialism.

At the programme held from August 12 to 16, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja with the theme: “Preaching that God,” preachers were urged to protect the sanctity of the pulpit.

In a communique issued after the summit, preachers were commended for remaining faithful to expository preaching, often at great personal costs.

This dedication, the summit noted, had been instrumental in nurturing biblically grounded congregations and promoting sound preaching across the continent.

The summit also called on pastors and preachers to recommit to the unwavering proclamation of God’s word through expository preaching.

This method, the communiqué emphasised, is essential for delivering the transformative message of the gospel with clarity and relevance, addressing both individual and societal needs.

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 active church involvement in societal issues, particularly in combating injustice and insecurity.

It emphasised the church’s role in promoting justice and peace amidst rising challenges like terrorism and banditry, which threaten national well-being.

The communiqué highlighted the importance of mentoring the next generation of preachers and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of women in the ministry.