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‘If you want to destroy a pastor or missionary, send them to a theological school’. Sadly, we have heard people say such things. These kinds of statements operate on the assumption that academic institutions have nothing to do with everyday Gospel...

The term ‘children’ is used far less often and the risks, particularly that of poverty, which is the foundation of nearly all serious risk for children and their caregivers, is mentioned only once. Even that one mention refers to a lack of church...

“Evangelizing is the simple preaching of the gospel that people may respond with a hearing of faith.” Thomas P. Johnston New Resources in the Conversation on Proclamation Evangelism For more information go to That All May Hear on the Lausanne...

The global environmental crisis is a stark reality that compels us to act. We are threatened with climate change, depletion of land and marine resources, dwindling fresh water reserves, an energy crunch, biodiversity extinction and devastated...

Missions with the End in Mind “Have the end in mind” is a great reminder of God’s plan: to share salvation to all people from every nation. Today, there’s a need for cross-cultural disciple makers where God is not known. Are you ready to respond to...

History and Lessons of the Korean Church South Korea is widely recognized as one of the most important mission forces in the contemporary period. During the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress, an evening session was devoted to the history of the Korean...

Workplace evangelism and the Great Commission The Historic Nature of the Workplace in Fulfilling the Great Commission A step-by-step analysis reveals how the gospel spread like wildfire through ‘informal evangelists’—early Christians who were...

We stand at a unique moment in history! We can look back at the progress of the Gospel and see that the Lord has blessed. At the same time, we’re burdened and challenged by the enormous task facing the global Church today. We’re reminded of the task...

God’s Spirit empowers and includes all of God’s people alike—men, women, old, young, sons, daughters—in this opportunity to fulfil the mission of God. Unity leads to credibility Mature leaders still depend on the Spirit’s leadership. For more...

Femi Adeleye The ‘prosperity gospel,’ which is also variously referred to as the ‘health and wealth gospel,’ ‘Name it, claim it gospel,’ or ‘Gospel of greed’ is one of the fastest growing emphases within the contemporary Church. Initially prominent...

Israel Kebede’s Journey from Ethiopia to the Nations At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Israel Kebede found himself unexpectedly locked down in Istanbul, Turkey. He had travelled from Ethiopia to attend a nine-day Christian conference,...

Missionaries played and still play an important role in the Muslim countries. They brought technological and social development to the countries that they served. From their early days, they were concerned about economic, educational, health, social...

Welcome to TheWeek.life In the heart of every believer lies the story of Jesus Christ’s journey from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday—a narrative that has the power to transform lives and communities. As we look ahead to 2033, marking 2000 years...

Reflections from Lausanne 1974 to Seoul-Incheon, 2024, Tuvya Zaretsky I found my journal from July 1974. I can’t believe the memories from attending the first Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Switzerland. I was 27 and I had known life in...

Growing up in a Hindu home in India, Diwali was the equivalent of Christmas in North America. It was preceded by weeks of excitement and anticipation. Like most little children, I couldn’t wait for Diwali to come. I would write out a list of the...