This article is a part of the March 2014 Lausanne Global Analysis. See the full issue or download the PDF version. Introduction Christianity in Sri Lanka today is simultaneously vigorous, fragile, and persecuted. The social effects of a long civilRead more…
Mobilizing Resources – Giving
After a short video on giving, Ivor Poobalan (Sri Lanka) presents a Biblical view on giving. The presentation of Edison Queiroz (Brazil) is read in his absence and a businesswoman Jokebed Thera (Mali) shares her testimony on giving generously toRead more…
Ethnicity in the Mission of God – Panel
Individuals from Sri Lanka, South Africa and Rwanda share their experience of ethnic conflict. The panel identifies the role of the churches in response to ethnic conflict. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” toRead more…
Embracing Suffering In Service
I felt humbled as I returned from teaching pastors in the deep south of Sri Lanka. In these pastors’ experience, it often takes ten to fifteen years pioneering in unreached areas before they see significant fruit and reduced hostility. ManyRead more…
Suffering and ministry – an interview with Ajith Fernando
Yesterday afternoon I had the privelage of participating in an interview with Ajith Fernando. The interview was arranged by Jon Hirst who heads up the Lausanne Blogger Network. Please also see this article by Jon Hirst on the Lausanne Blog (Barriers don’t equal thwartedRead more…