He’s asking for prayer and support.
Pastor and author Voddie T. Baucham recently announced that he and his family will be returning to the United States after nearly a decade in Zambia, where he served as the founding dean of African Christian University in Lusaka. The move, planned for December, will be a significant change for Baucham’s family, who he says are preparing for a difficult transition. He asked for prayers for both the sale of their Zambian home and for the future of the university he helped establish.
Baucham, who grew up in Los Angeles and became a pastor in Houston before moving to Zambia, gained significant attention in recent years through his writing and speaking engagements. His 2021 bestseller, Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe, addresses his concerns with the critical social justice movement. In the book, he critiques what he sees as neo-Marxist influences that challenge traditional Christian values, a theme that has resonated with his audience and contributed to his national recognition.
His most recent book, It’s Not Like Being Black: How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement, published in June, discusses how some activists, according to Baucham, have redirected the civil rights movement to support what he views as morally problematic agendas. He argues that this shift undermines the original goals of the civil rights movement, a concern he has voiced in various interviews and public statements.
In a June interview, Baucham expressed concerns about the moral trajectory of the U.S., comparing it to past civilizations that, in his view, fell due to internal moral decay. While Baucham has a hopeful outlook due to his faith in the resilience of God’s Kingdom, he is less optimistic about the direction of American culture. He sees a historical pattern of moral decline leading to societal collapse and believes that the U.S. is at risk of a similar fate.
Baucham concluded by stating that he believes America’s best hope lies in a revival and a renewed commitment to spiritual values. While he remains committed to spreading his message and engaging in public discourse, he underscores the need for what he describes as a profound cultural and spiritual awakening to reverse the nation’s current path.