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We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
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S3E31 Learning from the African Church about Prayer, with Dr Harvey Kwiyani
The Roots for Churches podcast
56 minutes
1 month ago
S3E31 Learning from the African Church about Prayer, with Dr Harvey Kwiyani
Melanie Cave and Dr. Harvey Kwiyani explore the long history of migration in the UK and how Christian mission and migration have always been intertwined, the historical backdrop of migration and its impact on Christianity.
They discuss the contrasting approaches to prayer in African and Western contexts, African ‘crossover’ or watch-night prayer traditions, and how different worldviews shape prayer and mission, and what the British church can learn from migrant Christians who bring vibrant, communal, charismatic faith practices.
The dialogue emphasizes the importance of community, the need for humility in learning from diverse perspectives, and the call for unity in a multicultural kingdom.
Harvey reflects on his journey from Malawi to Europe and North America, the rise of African Pentecostalism, and practical ways churches can humbly learn from diverse traditions to deepen prayer, welcome newcomers, and rediscover mission in a mobile world.
keywords
mission, migration, prayer, African culture, Christianity, spirituality, community, diversity, colonialism, independent churches
takeaways
The tradition of crossover prayer reflects a deep cultural significance in African communities.
Prayer practices in Africa are often characterized by urgency and communal participation.
Western Christians may struggle with prayer due to a lack of awareness of the spiritual world.
Migration has historically been intertwined with mission work, shaping the global church.
African independent churches emerged as a response to colonialism and the need for culturally relevant expressions of faith.
Diversity in the church enriches the understanding of God and spirituality.
Engaging with different cultures can enhance prayer practices and community life.
The spirit world is an integral part of African spirituality, influencing daily life and prayer.
Christian nationalism contradicts the inclusive message of the gospel.
The future of Christianity is being shaped by voices from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Sound Bites
"Every human is made in the image of God."
"We need to treat one another better."
"We need to learn from the Galileans."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Watch Night Services
14:10 The Role of Diversity in Faith
56:20 Introduction to Roots and Its Mission
56:45 Exploring Resources for Church Growth
Show Notes
https://www.rootsontheweb.com/worship-and-learning-support/articles/nye-watchnight-crossover-service
https://harveykwiyani.substack.com/
https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334057529/multicultural-kingdom
https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334063193/decolonizing-mission
The Roots for Churches podcast
We believe GREAT church changes lives and communities.
Growing: We believe churches need resources to grow through worship, discipleship & mission.
Relevant: We believe worship, discipleship & mission must be expressed afresh through culture.
Engaging: We believe faith should engage our whole being.
Authentic: We believe Church is a place to belong and be known.
Together: We believe we should read the Bible in community.
We want to resource you to lead in your church, facilitating excellent worship, preaching, intergenerational ministry, and engaging children’s and youth work.
Join us for interviews about the nitty gritty of ministry, worship, mission, preaching, theology, the Bible, and everyone engaging with the Bible together.
Roots for Churches produces seasonal and weekly lectionary-based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages.
Find out more at www.rootsforchurches.com