This article is a part of the March 2014 Lausanne Global Analysis. See the full issue or download the PDF version. Cities are crucially important for the human future and for world mission.[1] So starts the Call to Action in The Cape TownRead more…
Surf’s Up
Biblical truth can be presented in a variety of ways. This piece is an example of the freshness and applicability of biblical truth when wrapped around life’s experiences. Sit back and enjoy . . .
Prayer for Migrants in the New Year
Oh God, Creator, Sustainer of Life and Helper of the pilgrims. ”Lord, you have been our dwelling place through out all generations” (Psalm 90:1). I come before you, in the name of Jesus Christ, the Great High Priest whoRead more…
Mission among Indigenous Groups in Brazil: Lessons, challenges, and opportunities
This article analyzes trends and challenges in mission among the indigenous groups in Brazil. Understanding their reality is crucial for any reflection or action. The picture of an exotic painted hunter in the Amazon forest – often used as aRead more…
International Migrants Day
On December 4, 2000 the United Nations appointed December 18 as International Migrants Day, recognising the increase in international migrants (214+ million). (http://www.un.org/en/events/migrantsday/). International Migrants Day is observed by many countries, non-governmental organizations, and intergovernmental agencies. It is aRead more…
An Urban Perspective – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Cities are growing everywhere, from New York City to the slums, and are filled with tremendous opportunity for ministry. The church needs to be trained to reach urban people. Speakers Mac Pier, Corrie DeBoer, and Atul Aghamkar urge the churchRead more…
Issues and Challenges of Influence in the Workplace – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
In this insightful presentation, Dela Adadevoh asks thought-provoking questions and identifies specific challenges regarding the workplace. To influence the workplace, Christians must revive their understanding and practice of the priesthood of all believers. Dela Adadevoh is Campus Crusade for Christ’sRead more…
Workplace Panel Discussion – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Panelists Bob Doll, Keith Chua, Jerry White, and Steve Osei-Mensah, who together have over a century of experience in the workplace, speak on the need for laypeople to be equipped and live out a missional calling in the workplace. TheRead more…
Issues and Challenges of Influence in the Workplace – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Rajan Mathews focuses on the current youth generation that will soon be entering the workplace. He describes the mobile revolution that has swept across India, mainly driven by the youth. The church must know how to minister to this generation,Read more…
Church Planting Movements among Least Reached Peoples – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
In light of the state of Christianity and the world, Kent Parks describes the urgent need for groups of people to disciple other groups and create large movements to faith. He gives examples from urban China and the Horn ofRead more…