To facilitate a truly global conversation, we ask Christian leaders from around the world to respond to the Global Conversation’s lead articles. These points of view do not necessarily represent the Lausanne Movement. They are designed to stimulate discussion fromRead more…
The Role of God’s People in Community and the World
I conclude this series on the church and modern mission by looking at the role the laity must have as we go forward. This theme is so large that I will only scratch the surface. I purpose to write aRead more…
A Conscious Effort to Teach about the Church-Scattered
It seems to me that Jesus’ life was characterised by him practicing what he preached. He taught on the kingdom of God and then demonstrated it in action. He spoke about being salt and light to the world and thenRead more…
Emphasising the Church-Scattered for the Sake of Monday to Saturday!
From my viewpoint (which may be skew I know) it seems that God is bringing the church back, through events like the Lausanne Conference, to two profound truths about (1) the Whole Gospel and (2) the Whole Church. The firstRead more…
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A small practical step
Sometime ago I noticed that my style of speaking was different in church versus at work. For example, at church I would freely talk about God’s favor/ blessings, prayer for difficult situations, and being faithful to God. At work, myRead more…
We are least likely to be prepared for the most strategic opportunity for evangelism in the USA: Daily encounters with non-Christians in the workplace.
If most people come to Christ through relationships, and today the place where followers of Christ have the most relationships with non-Christians is the workpace, then the workplace is the most significant venue for evangelism in North America–if not elsewhere. Unfortunately,Read more…
Why are church leaders scared of health?
I searched in vain for mention of health as a topic in this conference. Why is this? Health is not only of major concern for ordinary people and also grossly unequal across the world – the the great commission ofRead more…
People at Work – Paper 3
Mats Tunehag examines what factors determine the success or failure of business as mission. He argues that it’s important to remember our objective and refuse to compromise on professionalism, excellence and integrity.
people at the foot of the hills
LIVING AT THE FOOT OF THE HILLS “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in ourRead more…