Richard Harvey gives a Bible exposition on Acts 16, focusing on the impact of the gospel in the workplace in Philippi through Paul’s interactions with Lydia and the slave girl. The gospel confronts not just spiritual powers, but economic andRead more…
About the Lausanne Global Conversation
The Lausanne Global Conversation was an online platform for connecting participants in the Lausanne Movement's Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Town 2010) before, during and after the Congress.
The Global Conversation platform is no longer active, but core Lausanne content has been moved to the main Lausanne website and may be found in the Lausanne content library. Other content contributed by Global Conversation users is archived on this website. Read more »
The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Athens – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Rosalee Velloso Ewell gives an exposition on Acts 17 about Paul’s experience in Athens, a city of influence and power with which the power of the gospel collides. Rosalee Velloso Ewell is Executive Director of the Theological Commission for WorldRead more…
The Way Forward – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Michael Oh expresses his thanks to the leaders of The Lausanne Movement and addresses the gathering as the movement’s new Executive Director and CEO. He poses the questions, ‘What will Lausanne look like in ten years? What will the worldRead more…
Influence among and through Cultural Influencers – Lausanne Global Leadership Forum
Ravi Zacharias’ presentation is made with his characteristic wit, conviction, and eloquence. People today ‘listen with their eyes and think with their feelings’ and need to see the gospel communicated through the lives of believers. Ravi Zacharias is founder andRead more…
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: Tools and Resources for Developing and Sustaining Giving Circles
Giving circles are becoming increasingly important for organisations to raise funds. ’A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts’ is a practical tool that will help organisations think through the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and the nuts and boltsRead more…
The Impact of Giving Together: A snapshot of a study on giving circle’s influence on philanthropic and civic behaviors, knowledge and attitudes
Throughout history, passionate individuals have joined together to make life better in their communities. Today, thousands of donors pool their money, energy, and ideas to create giving circles. Giving circles have emerged as a growing and significant philanthropic trend amongRead more…
Institute for Philanthropy Donor Survey: ‘Time to Move Beyond the Status Quo’
In February, the Gates Foundation announced that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, would for the first time extend its invitation to philanthropists outside the United States. The pledge, whose signatories propose toRead more…
Inspiring Impact: Funders’ principles and drivers of good impact practice
Perhaps controversial in Christian circles, the difference or change an organisation make is essential. Impact practice is then the activities that an organisation does to focus on the difference that it makes. This can include planning desired impact, planning howRead more…
Live Discussions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has transcripts of live discussions around different fundraising topics. They include for example how to talk to donors about expenses and how to raise money from companies. These discussions could be of value to Christian organisations.
9 MORE Ways Board Members Can Raise Money Without Fundraising
There are endless ways board members can contribute to the financial sustainability of the organisation they serve. The trick is helping them realize that. Nell Edgington suggests examples of what can help boards think in this direction. With Christian ministriesRead more…