"Lessons Learned from Nigeria" by Hiram Kemp

"Lessons Learned from Nigeria" by Hiram Kemp

From Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ) by lehmanavechurchofchrist

April 6, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 1472

About this episode

Hiram Kemp shares experiences and lessons from a mission trip to Nigeria, highlighting various ministry activities and cultural insights.

April 5, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon In this episode Hiram recounts a March 23–31 mission trip to southern Nigeria with a team of ten Americans — including Brian and Sondra Davis of World Bible School, Daniel Gaines, Keefka Sargent, Bill Pennell, Chad Wagner (trip leader), Brittany, and others — to teach, encourage, and serve alongside Nigerian Christians. The group worked with Western Nigeria Christian College (WNCC) and Nigerian Christian Bible College (NCBC), participated in the Great Workshop (about 450 preachers) whose theme emphasized making mission and evangelism a priority, and taught across primary schools, Bible colleges, and congregations such as the Two Towns Church of Christ. The episode highlights ministry moments: a visit to a prison where 12 young men were baptized, extended jail ministries started by former inmates like Vincent, training sessions for seasoned and newly trained preachers, and hands-on use of World Bible School extension programs. The team taught breakout sessions on mobilizing youth, preaching and biblical fidelity, and a women’s session on how to flourish as a Christian woman in a busy world. The colleges discussed are government-accredited and house…

People in this episode

Host: Hiram Kemp

Topics covered

  • mission trip
  • Christian ministry
  • evangelism
  • Nigerian culture
  • youth mobilization
  • preaching training

Keywords

  • Nigeria
  • mission trip
  • Christianity
  • evangelism
  • preaching
  • youth ministry
  • baptism
  • cultural experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Bible School, Western Nigeria Christian College, Nigerian Christian Bible College, Two Towns Church of Christ

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