John MacArthur | Between Two Cultures

–– Brino Kumwenda

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The big-man syndrome has dominated the philosophy of leadership in many African churches today. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

A concerned member of Grace Community Church once asked his pastor, John MacArthur: “What’s going to happen to Grace Community when you are gone?”

MacArthur answered, “There are people asking me, ‘What’s the replacement plan around here?’ Well, whatever happens to me, this church has many great, gifted, dedicated, highly motivated, and passionate preachers coming behind me that there will be plenty of them to take my place…”

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–– Paul Schlehlein

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On Monday, July 14, shortly after 6 p.m., John MacArthur breathed his last breath on earth and was received into the presence of Jesus Christ, whom he loved and had preached faithfully for over six decades.

I enjoyed the privilege of studying under Dr. MacArthur at the Master’s Seminary and was honoured when he endorsed my first book. His influence reached around the world and will impact the church for centuries to come should the Lord tarry.

Having served for two decades as a missionary in Africa, I would like to highlight four ways John MacArthur influenced this continent for Christ.

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