Cape Town 2010
The Indignity of the Prosperity Gospel
The gospel of prosperity is a significant challenge to the church, especially in areas of extreme poverty and extreme wealth. Femi Adeleye (Ghana/Nigeria) shows how this ‘gospel’ undermines dignity while affirming the affluent in their lifestyle....
The Oral Story Bible – Areas of Need
Chris Deckert of Story Runners displays maps where Scriptures are most needed in our world today. For more information go to The Oral Story Bible – Areas of Need on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
The Oral Story Bible – Introduction
Ron Green (USA) introduces the Oral Story Bible as a breakthrough strategy in Scripture access. For more information go to The Oral Story Bible – Introduction on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
The Oral Story Bible – Panel
Ron Green (USA) offers practical steps for pursuing outreach to oral learners. He moderates the comments and questions from the small groups. For more information go to The Oral Story Bible – Panel on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link...
The Oral Story Bible – Strategy
Ivan Sikha (India) describes how the Oral Bible Storytelling strategy works. For more information go to The Oral Story Bible – Strategy on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
The Oral Story Bible – Various Panel
Where are the Scriptures needed most in the world today–and how can the Oral Story Bible be a breakthrough strategy in Scripture access? Ivan Sikha, Chris Deckert, and Ron Green lead this presentation. For more information go to The Oral Story Bible...
The Pain of the Broken World
Valdir Steuernagel discusses how God invites us to open our eyes and see the world of suffering through his eyes of love. For more information go to The Pain of the Broken World on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
The People of the Book
The People of the Book 53917 With an introduction by Harriet Hill from Forum of Bible Agencies International, this comedic drama illustrates the different media through which the Bible is communicated. For more information go to The People of the...
The Presence of Jesus in HIV/AIDS and Drugs
Ehab Al Kaharat, an Egyptian psychiatrist and preacher, looks at two tragic epidemics that have swept the world because of globalization: HIV/AIDS and drugs. He tells stories of the global presence of Jesus in transforming lives amid these...
The Rise of Secularism in Europe
After an introduction by Terry Smith, Rotterdam pastor Robert Calvert traces the rise of secular societies in the otherwise diverse countries of Europe For more information go to The Rise of Secularism in Europe on the Lausanne Movement website. The...
The Role of the Church in Ethnic Conflict – Panel
Three very ordinary but remarkable people from Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe share their experiences of ethnic conflict. The panel identifies the role of the churches in response to ethnic conflict. For more information go to The Role of the...
The Role of the Church in the Care of Creation
David Kidma from Papua New Guinea speaks on the role of the church in the care of the environment, describing how the church in New Guinea has developed a handbook for individuals, churches, and schools to address environmental concerns. For more...
The Shortcomings of Global Equilibrium
Focusing on the Lord’s power, the Lord’s redemption, and the Lord’s sovereignty, Patrick Fung (Singapore) speaks of the inadequacy of the missional concept of global equilibrium in understanding diversity in unity. For more information go to The...
The Space between Light and Darkness – Christine MacMillan
The Word of God is ours, but what is our tone in speaking to the world? How can we break down the walls of hostility and build bridges of conversation? We must stand in the space between the light and the darkness, as willing channels. For more...
The Success or Failure of Business as Mission
Mats Tunehag examines what factors determine the success or failure of business as mission. He argues that it’s important to remember our objective and refuse to compromise on professionalism, excellence, and integrity. For more information go to...
The Total Health Village
Ravi Jayakaran gives an overview of participatory learning, also called ‘the total health village’, a low cost and effective way to support and empower poor communities to define and work on their own solutions to problems. For more information go...
The True and Reasonable Gospel
Jesus transforms people’s lives, and through their lives, the whole of society. Nicky Gumbel, developer of the Alpha Course, shares the story of how he came to believe in Christ, emphasizing the importance of evangelism today. For more information...
The Urban Poor Majority – Raineer Chu
What kind of cities are we building for God? Ninety percent of the church is the urban poor, but the church is ill-equipped to truly hear their needs. The problem is not poverty but greed. The solution does not hinge on legislation but requires...
The Whole Armor of God
Ramez Atallah identifies our true enemies and gives insight into how we can protect ourselves using God’s weapons rather than the world’s. Rebecca Atallah then witnesses to how God’s power overcame the forces of evil in an impoverished garbage...
The World Needs Servant Leaders
Paul Joshua (India) introduces three critical leadership issues involved in raising up local leaders for global missions, including the importance of community and servanthood. For more information go to The World Needs Servant Leader on the...
Transforming the World Through Partnership
What happens when leaders from different backgrounds work together to spread the gospel? From Africa to Asia, this video presentation tells the stories of how God used partnerships to transform the world. For more information go to Transforming the...
Turning Points in Church History - Third Person Entertainment
How did a persecuted movement that began with a small group of Jews become the most widespread movement in the world today? This sweeping cinematic overview first unveiled at Cape Town 2010 highlights milestone events from nearly 2,000 years of...
Versus
The drama ‘Versus’ is about opposites joining together to become one and thereby multiplying in number. For more information go to Versus on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Vignettes of Youth Around the World
Children have always been a part of God’s plan. The church has the opportunity and the responsibility to make an impact on the next generation. Karsten Huettmann describes today’s youth as a generation at risk, but also as those who are best able to...
Walking in the Newness of Life
Kenyan pastor Calisto Odede preaches from Ephesians 4:17-6:9. He challenges us to consider whether Christianity makes any difference in our lives, instructing us to walk in the newness of life. (2 videos) For more information go to Walking in the...
We Have a Gospel to Proclaim
Lindsay Brown, International Director of The Lausanne Movement, challenges participants to pursue the vision of Cape Town 2010 during the Closing Ceremony. Referring to 2 Corinthians 4, he challenges the participants to fulfill the gospel ministry...
Welsch Identity and the Mission of God
Uniformity suffocates the rich diversity God cherishes; when we find our identity in Christ, it reinforces the identity God has given us in our ethnicity. Using the example of Wales in the United Kingdom, Menna Machreth shows how Christian faith can...
When Israelis and Palestinians Both Love Jesus
Does the gospel have power to reconcile divides as deep as the one between Palestinians and Israelis? In this brief but powerful video, Shadia Qubti, a Palestinian Christian, stands side by side with Dan Sered, an Israeli Messianic Jew, as they...
Who Are the Dalits?
In India, nearly a quarter of the population, called the Dalits, silently endure the atrocities of the caste system, including slavery, extreme poverty, and sex trafficking. How can we as Christians minister to and stand up for oppressed and...
Why Cities?
Tim Keller discusses the importance of cities and megacities. He outlines why we must, how we should, and why we can reach them. For more information go to Why Cities? on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.