When I was first contacted about the work beginning in the African country of Malawi, I had never heard of the country and had no idea where it was located geographically. But, I did know one thing…. Pastor Jason Helopoulos was involved, and if he was excited about a ministry beginning in Malawi, then I […]
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Broad Shoulders
Something is becoming very clear to me very quickly as Malawi Reformation Network kicks off these past few months. Namely, we are not the first well intentioned group to embark on an overseas work like this and not even the first to try it in Malawi. And I thank God for that. We have many […]
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas from MRN
Dear friends, It’s Christmas season again! Time to celebrate God’s most wonderful gift to us, Jesus Christ. As the Apostle Paul reflects on this gift, he runs out of words to describe Christ and only exclaims, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15). On the day that God gave us this […]
Continue ReadingDear Christian, Malawi (And the World) Needs You
The world needs you, dear Christian. When darkness shrouds a space, what is more welcomed and needed than light? Isaiah prophesied in chapter 42 that Jesus would be a light for the nations. He would open “the eyes of the blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon…those who sit in darkness.” Matthew quoting […]
Continue ReadingThe Agony of the Prosperity Gospel: “It is Less About God and More About Feeling Good”
This post originally appeared on Confex Makhalira’s personal blog A recent research by the University of Toronto’s department of psychology in the Faculty of Arts & Science has found out that exposure to prosperity gospel (PG) makes you more likely to show an exaggerated and unrealistic sense of optimism for life and take more financial risks. In the […]
Continue ReadingEvan Vanderwey: What We Need Most from You
In Matthew 19:23-30 Jesus teaches his disciples about the problem of salvation. That it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom. The narrative follows Jesus’ counsel of the rich young ruler and highlights the fact that no-one has perfectly […]
Continue ReadingConfex Makhalira: Can These Bones Live?
Dear friends, I can’t believe that it has already been a month since we sent our first update announcing the launch of Malawi Reformation Network (MRN). We have been very encouraged by the response we have gotten from you. More importantly, I personally have been encouraged to hear many people say that they are praying for MRN. […]
Continue ReadingBarry Peterson: “I’m in!”
Hi, I’m Barry, another one of the Board Members for Malawi Reformation Network (MRN), It’s been a pleasure to know Confex and his family during his fellowship at University Reformed Church (URC). I remember when he first told me about what he was doing at URC and Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) and his plans […]
Continue ReadingWe’re happy to Introduce: Malawi Reformation Network
Dear Friends, Introducing Malawi Reformation Network (MRN) It is with great joy and excitement that we are sending this email to announce the official launch of Malawi Reformation Network (MRN). What is Malawi Reformation Network? MRN is a Reformed ministry seeking healthy multiplication of confessional Reformed churches in Malawi, Africa through sound theological education and pastoral training. […]
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