Wednesday, June 09, 2010
New members -- Abi gets published
From April 1st 2010 we became the new Faculty of Sport, Media and Creative Arts, and acquired some new colleagues, including Abimbola Alao. Abi has just published a book: The Goshen Principle:A Shelter in the Time of Storm, Lampo Education
DETAILS
Thousands of years ago, a group of people sojourned in a place called ‘The Land of Goshen’, in Egypt, where they experienced divine protection from deadly plagues and deliverance from slavery. According to history, certain supernatural events occurred in Goshen that cast a metaphoric spotlight on the name. In this book, Abimbola Alao explores the symbolism of Goshen and she draws significant parallels about how to experience God’s deliverance in every situation.
REVIEWS
“Abimbola Alao is a gifted teacher and storyteller who uses her skills to paint a picture with words. She finds powerful metaphors and illustrations that draw parallels for the present day and point us towards trusting in Christ for all we need.” Rev Ian Coffey MTh. Author and Broadcaster, UK
“The Goshen Principle is rich, rewarding and utterly compelling. It confirms Abimbola Alao as one of the major prophetic voices coming forth from the ‘Church’ in England.”
Anatu Ben-Lawal. Country Director, SIFE Ghana
“This is a book of practical assurance of God’s help and protection even when we appear to be in the darkest place. A good uplifting read!”
Paul Thompson. Chaplain, UCP Marjon, UK
“Abi is an inspirational writer. Her voice is clear, distinctive and fires the imagination.”
Martin Freeman. The Herald, Plymouth UK
“I was captivated by this book and read it at a single sitting. Abimbola Alao combines ancient and modern in a story that is as rich and compelling today as the original Goshen drama was thousands of years ago. The Goshen Principle will give hope and reassurance to those who search for true meaning and purpose in our turbulent, fallen world.”
Professor David Baker, PhD. Former Principal, UCP Marjon, UK
“As a navy officer, I spend many days at sea. However, in spite of my training and experience, there are times when I am full of apprehension, especially when we hit a storm. The Goshen Principle is a powerful reassurance that I have a refuge in the time of storm.”
Theo Faleye. Marine Engineer, The Royal Navy
About the Author
Abimbola Gbemi Alao is a lecturer at the University College Plymouth, St. Mark & St. John (UCP Marjon), in the UK. Besides her academic commitment, she is also a professional storyteller and playwright. Her short play, ‘Legal Stuff’, recently won the BBC and Royal Court ‘24 Degrees’ Writing Competition. She published her first fiction book, ‘The Legendary Weaver’, in 2003 and later translated eight children’s books for dual language publisher, Mantra Lingua.
Abimbola is the founder of Adura Ministries, a prayer and resource organisation based in the UK. In addition to prayer and outreach events, the ministry offers training and coaching on a variety of topics which include, creative evangelism, the role of the market place apostle, and practical application of the Goshen principle. Abimbola also contributes regularly to her local newspaper and she is a conference speaker and trainer.
DETAILS
Thousands of years ago, a group of people sojourned in a place called ‘The Land of Goshen’, in Egypt, where they experienced divine protection from deadly plagues and deliverance from slavery. According to history, certain supernatural events occurred in Goshen that cast a metaphoric spotlight on the name. In this book, Abimbola Alao explores the symbolism of Goshen and she draws significant parallels about how to experience God’s deliverance in every situation.
REVIEWS
“Abimbola Alao is a gifted teacher and storyteller who uses her skills to paint a picture with words. She finds powerful metaphors and illustrations that draw parallels for the present day and point us towards trusting in Christ for all we need.” Rev Ian Coffey MTh. Author and Broadcaster, UK
“The Goshen Principle is rich, rewarding and utterly compelling. It confirms Abimbola Alao as one of the major prophetic voices coming forth from the ‘Church’ in England.”
Anatu Ben-Lawal. Country Director, SIFE Ghana
“This is a book of practical assurance of God’s help and protection even when we appear to be in the darkest place. A good uplifting read!”
Paul Thompson. Chaplain, UCP Marjon, UK
“Abi is an inspirational writer. Her voice is clear, distinctive and fires the imagination.”
Martin Freeman. The Herald, Plymouth UK
“I was captivated by this book and read it at a single sitting. Abimbola Alao combines ancient and modern in a story that is as rich and compelling today as the original Goshen drama was thousands of years ago. The Goshen Principle will give hope and reassurance to those who search for true meaning and purpose in our turbulent, fallen world.”
Professor David Baker, PhD. Former Principal, UCP Marjon, UK
“As a navy officer, I spend many days at sea. However, in spite of my training and experience, there are times when I am full of apprehension, especially when we hit a storm. The Goshen Principle is a powerful reassurance that I have a refuge in the time of storm.”
Theo Faleye. Marine Engineer, The Royal Navy
About the Author
Abimbola Gbemi Alao is a lecturer at the University College Plymouth, St. Mark & St. John (UCP Marjon), in the UK. Besides her academic commitment, she is also a professional storyteller and playwright. Her short play, ‘Legal Stuff’, recently won the BBC and Royal Court ‘24 Degrees’ Writing Competition. She published her first fiction book, ‘The Legendary Weaver’, in 2003 and later translated eight children’s books for dual language publisher, Mantra Lingua.
Abimbola is the founder of Adura Ministries, a prayer and resource organisation based in the UK. In addition to prayer and outreach events, the ministry offers training and coaching on a variety of topics which include, creative evangelism, the role of the market place apostle, and practical application of the Goshen principle. Abimbola also contributes regularly to her local newspaper and she is a conference speaker and trainer.
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