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The Global Conversation platform is no longer active, but core Lausanne content has been moved to the main Lausanne website and may be found in the Lausanne content library.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 »

What is a Giving Champion?

Giving Champion is the term we use for those who are advocates or “champions” for the Biblical message of generosity. We recently talked with Todd Harper to hear his story and learn more about what it means to be a Giving Champion. GG:Read more…

30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2014

According to the introductory paragraph of this article ’There has never been a more inspired generation of young Africans. These builders, innovators and risk takers are fervent in their resolve to transform the continent. They are solving critical socio-economic problems, exportingRead more…

Biblical Insights that are “Out of Sight” (part 3)

This article looks carefully at the biblical interaction and communication between believers and their church leaders. The focus of this study is Hebrews 13:17, a verse that seems self-explanatory. However, we are digging into God’s Word for hidden treasure, andRead more…

Making the Shift From Church-Focused to Kingdom Focused

We need to make a paradigm shift from church-focused giving to Kingdom-focused giving. This excellent short article explains a shift from a “church-focused” model of being church to the biblical “Kingdom-focused model.” The shift from church-focused to Kingdom-focused giving wouldRead more…

The Giving Journey: A Guide to the Joy of Generosity

The Giving Journey is a guide to explore a personal giving course of growth. And while everyone’s path is unique, there are distinct stages that characterize the overall process. The booklet explains this process from emerging giver to giving champion.

What it Means to be a Generosity Champion

When I was a kid, I played team sports…basketball, football, church league softball (no comments from the peanut gallery), soccer and more.  And inevitably – regardless of the sport – I would be on the worst team in the league. Read more…

A Look at the 50 Most Generous Donors of 2013

America’s biggest donors gave $7.7-billion to nonprofits in 2013, with higher education and family foundations receiving the most money. This is a list of the 50 donors with further information on their giving through the different links on their namesRead more…