by Israel Olofinjana | Nov 19, 2018 | Opinion
How can churches effectively engage in discipleship and mission to second-generation African migrants? That question is explored in “Roots and Wings,” a new book written by one of my friends and colleagues, Harvey Kwiyani, who teaches African theology at Liverpool...
by Israel Olofinjana | Aug 7, 2015 | Opinion
What are black majority churches? The history of black majority churches in London is phenomenal because within a short period of 60 years they have grown from rejection to influence. Black majority churches growth began in earnest with the arrival of the Empire...
by Israel Olofinjana | Jul 7, 2014 | Opinion
The 150th anniversary of Samuel Ajayi Crowther’s ordination in England’s Canterbury Cathedral as the first African bishop was June 29. While this is worth celebrating, it is important to understand Samuel’s life and learn from his pioneering role. He...
by Israel Olofinjana | May 28, 2014 | Opinion
John Wilson was one of the most significant church and public leaders in 19th-century England. As the pastor of Woolwich Tabernacle—which merged together with Conduit Road Baptist in 1969 to form Woolwich Central Baptist where I serve as pastor— Wilson exercised...
by Israel Olofinjana | May 6, 2014 | Opinion
Conversations are ongoing about “reverse mission,” as some are arguing that the term should be dropped because it sounds arrogant and divisive. In responding to those who reasoned that it sounds or appears arrogant, I would suggest that a proper...
