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By Rev Steve Bundy | Article
People with disabilities are shown as central to the teaching on the kingdom of God in Luke 14:1-24. However, to understand the message regarding those with disabilities, we must also…
By Carlos Scott - Misión GloCal | Article
The idea of “integrity” is something that is complete. It is whole, without missing parts, full, perfect, with appropriate weight and measure. When referring to a person, it’s about the…
By Joe Bates | Blog
By request, I decided to start a blog. I do not have much time to prepare yet another post, so they have tended to be very short and to the…
By Chris Wright | Cape Town 2010 Congress Video
Chris Wright, International Director of Langham Partnership International, challenges the people of God to confront the idols of power and pride, popularity and success, and wealth and greed. He calls…
By Michael Ramsden | Cape Town 2010 Congress Video
Michael Ramsden, European director of RZIM Zacharias Trust, discusses witnessing boldly, from a position of humility, appealing to the example of Paul. Download Options PC users: Right click a link…
By Chris Kidd | Blog
Chris Wright Cape Town Commitment – part 1 “For the love of God” has already been created, “For the love of the church” is being worked out here – pray…
By Martin Tlustos | Blog
I am deeply troubled about the state of the worldwide evangelical movement. On the one hand, massive growth does take place, and I am deeply grateful to God for his…
By Ken Sande | Article
Approachability: The Passport to Real Ministry and Leadership by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries Craig was well-equipped for teaching God’s Word. He was committed to Christ, thoroughly educated, solid…
By Leighton Ford | Article
Reformation is a large concept, a work of God so broad, deep and historic that it is beyond my scope, and probably that of The Third Lausanne Congress on World…
By Arnold Enns | Presentation
Radio programme to be used in advance of CT2010 - #19 of series Touches on the nature of the Lausanne Movement, and the Lausanne Covenant
By Peter Houston | Blog
I have noticed widespread ignorance of church history, especially among some of the younger church movements in South Africa today. Many leaders are nearly completely ignorant of the story of…
By Jim Harries | Blog
In doing ministry in rural Africa over an extended period (1988 to date), I have seen a lot of problems arising from the way the western missionary force carries out…
By Joseph Paul Cadariu | Blog
What were we doing on Friday, August 6? Perhaps trying to decide what movie to see, or where to have a nice dinner. Perhaps watching the News and complaining…
By John Raines | Blog
[FULL TEXT] These are reflections on how humility, paradoxically, is empowering for the gospel, to the glory of God. After reading recently Dr. Chris Wright’s article, "Calling the Church Back…
By Chris Wright | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Chris Wright as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Calling…
By The Lausanne Leadership Development Working Group | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Jane Overstreet, on behalf of the Lausanne Leadership Development Working Group, as an overview of the topic to…
By Carlos Scott - Misión GloCal | Presentation
I am sharing a document about Old and New Testament Teaching Which the Rich Find Reassuring of Paul Davies (All Nations - UK). Paul and Wilma Davies were several years in Argentina…
By Jim Harries | Blog
Giving is considered a virtue. Surely it is great to help the poor, to rescue the dying, to boost declining economies and generally to use one’s economic advantage in the…
By Dr Dion Forster | Video
’The first follower is what turns a lone nut into a leader’ ~ Derek Sivers (how to start a movement) http://bit.ly/bxwYJy Movements are critical to Christian ministry. Theologically we can…
By Jon Hirst | Blog
Truth in a Human ContextI am very excited about the upcoming Lausanne Capetown 2010 conference in South Africa. It is a key moment in the life of the 21st Century…
