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Recently published, this fascinating, insightful yet sobering book is for anyone who is interested in Africa. Kenyon has thoroughly researched many of the extreme dictatorships in Africa over the past half century, also drawing on earlier history, and describes interviews with people from all levels of society. He also describes some of the events witnessed by himself and others into what are sometimes horrific human atrocities. Despite its length (400+ pages) I found this book compulsive reading as the author moved from one nation to another describing the antics and resulting consequences of dictators who have dominated so many African nations. Corruption, of course, featured prominently but he also reported on the repression to their own people groups and, in many cases, the willingness of the international community to ‘turn…

What a pleasure and privilege to gather with nearly 600 leaders in London for a day of prayer for the nation on March 20th. Westminster Chapel is not only an ideal venue but is also located near the Houses of Parliament – interesting at such a time as this. As leaders in the Newfrontiers family we used to meet for two days of prayer three times per year for several decades. But growth and the multiplication of apostolic spheres has made this impractical. However, we are a movement for which prayer has been a vital ingredient, so to gather together from time to time is still very important. Worship Ably led by Simon Brading and musicians, worship was a key part of the day, interspersing times of prayer and prophecy.…

It's all about people Recently I have read two books related to the culture and dynamics of life in business. But since a successful business relies heavily on the relationships between people much of what was written also applies to the church and to individual lives. So I commend both books to you, whether you have responsibility for others in a community environment, such as a business or church, or whether you want to handle change in your personal or work life more effectively. Shaping your Workplace Culture - Vanessa O’Shea I have known Vanessa for many years. We were in the same church. I was aware of her responsibilities working for the YMCA but, until I spotted this book, published only a few weeks ago, I was unaware of…