Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
God On The Move
Explore the pulse of global mission with ‘God on the Move’—a new Lausanne Movement podcast dedicated to uncovering and celebrating inspiring stories from the global church with the global church. Join us as we delve into the heart of God’s work worldwide, aiming to ignite a passion for the Great Commission within you. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and propelled into faithful obedience alongside believers from every corner of the earth.
61. From Profit to Purpose: The Collective Way’s Mission-Driven Model
Scott Hall, Chief Ministry Officer at Expo Home Improvements, shares his transformative journey from pastoral leadership to integrating faith-driven principles in the corporate world. He explains how Expo Home Improvement supports its employees and...
62. Voices of Healing: Poiema Foundation’s Fight Against Human Trafficking
Rebecca Jowers shares her deeply moving story of transformation from an educator to a devoted leader in the fight against human trafficking. Despite personal trauma and numerous challenges, Rebecca founded The Poiema Foundation, which focuses on...
63. Healing and Hope: Medical Missions in Armenia
In this episode of God on the Move, Syuzanna Voskanyan shares about her work combining medical missions and evangelism in Armenia. With a rich Christian heritage and surrounded by challenges, Armenia is a unique place where Syuzanna’s organization,...
64. Generation Now: Navigating Faith and Social Change in Kenya
Savannah Kagiri shares her powerful story of faith, courage, and transformation amid Kenya’s recent youth-led protests. From growing up in a Christian household to navigating political unrest and the complex relationship between the church and...
65. Pathways of Compassion: Special Education in Muslim Communities
Samara shares her inspiring journey from being a physiotherapist and special education teacher to serving as a missionary in Muslim communities. She highlights the challenges and opportunities of providing special education in these contexts,...
66. Transformational Faith in the Dominican Republic
Crisel Gonell shares her inspiring story of faith transformation and her work as the Church Advancement and Business Mentorship Program Coordinator at Mission of Hope. Crisel discusses her journey from battling depression during the 2020 pandemic to...
67. Church Planting in East Africa: Igniting a Fire in Dark Places
Aychi, an East African Christian, shares his powerful story of how he came to Christ from a predominantly Islamic background and his inspiring journey of church planting and evangelism in East Africa. The episode explores Aychi’s initial encounter...
68. From Afghans to Brazilian: Panahgah and the Power of Community Sponsorship
Sophia Nobre shares the incredible journey of Panahgah, an NGO she founded to help Afghan refugees integrate into Brazilian society. The update highlights the challenges and successes faced by the organization, detailing how the church in Brazil is...
69. Jews for Jesus: A Personal and Global Mission
Dan Sered, the Lausanne Catalyst on Jewish Evangelism, shares his incredible journey from being a secular Jew in Israel to becoming a fervent believer in Jesus Christ. Dan discusses the pivotal moments that led to his faith, including a surprising...
70. Caring for the Community: Parish Nursing in Scotland
Kirsty Nelson shares her journey as a parish nurse in Dundee, Scotland. Kirsty offers a glimpse into the holistic approach of parish nursing, which addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community. She discusses the challenges...
72. Unveiling the Impact of Church Planting Movements
Dave Coles shares his journey from pastoring in the U.S. to church planting in Indonesia. He discusses his work with Muslims and the importance of understanding and respecting diverse worldviews. Dave highlights the immense growth and impact of...
73. Building Bridges of Love: Leaders in Learning’s Mission in Pakistan
Mohsin Hanif shares his journey of faith and ministry in the rural areas near Lahore, Pakistan. Mohsin, along with his wife, has been working to bridge the gap between Muslim and Christian communities through education and practical acts of kindness....
74. In the Shadow of Silence: A Young Man's Resilient Faith in a Troubled Niger
Ayouba Abdoulaye shares his inspiring journey from receiving his first Bible in a small village in Niger to becoming a spiritual assistant at CURE Hospital in Niamey. Ayouba discusses the challenges faced by the small Christian community in this...
75. Beyond Ritual: Mental Health Advocacy in Indonesian Churches
Totok Wiryasaputra shares how he helped start and now leads the Indonesian Association of Psycho-Spiritual Counselors (IAPC) to raise mental-health awareness and develop psycho-spiritual caregiving within Indonesian churches across denominations. He...
76. Serving God Under Siege in Ukraine
Valentyn and Liuba Siniy share how Russia’s full-scale invasion has reshaped church life in Ukraine, from early surges of seekers asking “Where is God?” to ongoing fatigue, trauma, and uneven realities between frontline and distant regions. Valentyn,...
77. The Essence of Relational Peace: A Journey in Faith, Education and Community
Gary Sweeten shares how his small-town, collaborative schooling and cross-denominational Christian upbringing shaped his lifelong focus on relationships, education, and gentle, grace-filled ministry. He describes a pivotal call to serve Christ that...
78. 500k: The Mission to Plant a Church in Every Village in Indi
Ed Michaelson shares how his calling to missions led him to work as a tentmaker bi-vocationally as an A&E doctor in southeast London while founding 500k, a charity that trains and supports Indian leaders to share the gospel and plant churches in...
79. From Slum to CEO: A Journey With Dawn for the Poor in the Philippines
What happens when a child from a Manila slum becomes the leader of the very organization that once sponsored him? Fred Dungganon shares how growing up in extreme poverty in Welfareville, losing his father, and surviving through odd jobs shaped his...
Bonus Episode 1: The Gospel for Every Person in Eurasia with Ruslan Zagidulin
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Bonus Episode 2: Ministry to, for, and with Children at Risk: A Gospel-Centered Approach with Susan Greener
How could the global Church respond to the needs of vulnerable children in a way that leads to lasting gospel impact? Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, especially those facing poverty, exploitation, and displacement. In this...
Diaspora on the Doorstep: God on the Move in Australia
When people move to a new country, they face unknown new streets, languages, and loneliness. Yet in these vulnerable moments, God works powerfully. In Australia, everyday believers are reaching out to diaspora communities—like Elena supporting...
From the Nations to the Nations
Cross-cultural Sending Churches In 2020, the global estimate of international migrants was 281 million, which equates to 3.6 percent of the global population.1 That number is estimated to have grown to 350 million in 2024, which means that the...
God on the Move in South Africa
Fruit from the Fourth Lausanne Congress Inspiring a Denomination with a Vision for Mission Sophia Roman – Assemblies of God Theological Education Accelerating the Great Commission Thinking Louie Naidoo – South African Theological Seminary (SATS) A...
God on the Move: Beginning with Guyana
Stretching from the northern tip of Latin America up towards North America and Mexico, the Caribbean is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands and home to over 44 million people. While boasting exquisite natural beauty and popular for its beaches and...
Heal the Sick and Tell Them That the Kingdom of God is Near Them
‘Parish Nursing has been the most significant ministry in mission that I have encountered in 25 years of leadership’ (experienced minister, leading a church in the UK).' If your church could employ or appoint someone to serve alongside you, someone...
Hope and Wholeness in Mental Health
A Holistic Perspective on Health, Healing, and Jesus’ Abundant Life Across the globe, there is approximately one suicide every 43 seconds. This means that there are almost 2000 lives lost every day. The cause of suicide varies across psychological,...