Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
Difficult Terms
In this series of short videos, we define key missional terms in an easy-to-understand way. Lausanne Movement gatherings have a long history of nurturing new missional terms. Words like...
Difficult Terms
In this series of short videos from the Lausanne Movement, we define key missional terms in an easy-to-understand way. For more information go to Difficult Terms on the Lausanne Movement YouTube channel. The above link opens in a new tab.
Child Participation
Child Participation highlights the importance of intentionally seeking out children's opinions and demonstrating humility by genuinely considering their viewpoints, whether solicited or unsolicited. For more information go to Child Participation on...
Child Safeguarding
Child safeguarding involves proactive measures to ensure children's safety, well-being, and development, while child protection includes reactive actions in cases of abuse or neglect. What is the church's role in safeguarding children? For more...
Child Theology
Matthew 18 shows us the importance of intertwining theological reflection with child-related activities, and ensuring that theological discussions always consider the presence and perspective of the child. For more information go to Child Theology...
Collaboration
Of all the words in this Difficult Terms video series, 'collaboration' is perhaps the easiest to understand and yet the most challenging to practice. Kärin Butler Primuth, Lausanne catalyst for ministry collaboration, explains how working together...
Diaspora
Bulus Galadima, Lausanne co-catalyst for diasporas, explains that 'diaspora' is a term we use to describe people on the move. We used to go to the farthest ends of the world to bring the gospel. Today, the whole world is coming to us. For more...
Digital Mission
We all know what ‘digital’ means, and most are familiar with the term mission. But what is ‘Digital Mission’? Russ Martin, director of Indigitous and Lausanne's Chief Communications Officer, highlights how our everyday digital devices can...
Ecumenical
'Ecumenical' is a word often misunderstood by evangelical Christians. Allen Yeh, professor of intercultural studies and missiology at Biola University, traces the history and theology of this essential term to underscore its importance to the...
Evangelical
What does the term 'evangelical' mean, and where did it come from? Victor Nakah, co-chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group, unpacks this loaded term to help us envision how we might reclaim it for a new generation. For more information go to...
Goverance
What is the difference between Governance and Administration? And why is Governance important for organizations? Michael Soderling, Catalyst for Health for All Nations and CGO for the William Carey International University, explains the importance...
Health and Missiions
What does it mean to care for someone's health? And what has that to do with reaching every person with the Gospel? Michael Soderling, Catalyst for Health for All Nations and CGO for the William Carey International University, explains the...
Intregal Mission
How are the Great Commission (Mt 28) and the Great Compassion (Mt 25) connected? Author Paul Borthwick, who serves on the staff of Development Associates International, explains why Integral Mission is mission for the whole person. For more...
Majority World
The word 'Majority World' echoes a paradigm shift in Christianity that has happened over the past century. Important: Don't use the term 'Third World' anymore. For more information go to Majority World on the Lausanne Movement YouTube channel. The...
Ministry Fundraising
Redina Kolaneci, catalyst for ministry fundraising, unpacks the difficult term 'ministry fundraising' in this episode. She shows that fundraising is a spiritual activity and a ministry, and that through our giving, we can mirror the generous heart...
Missio Dei
'Missio Dei' is a Latin term often translated as 'mission of God'. Justin Schell, Lausanne Movement’s director of executive projects and the US director of the Union School of Theology, unpacks the rich meaning of this term. For more information...
Orality
'Orality' is oft-spoken about in the missional world these days, but what does it really mean? Lausanne Catalysts for Orality William 'Billy' Coppedge, Samuel Chiang, and Ricki Gidoomal join us for this episode in clarifying what we mean - and don't...
Polycentric
Lausanne Movement gatherings have a long history of nurturing new missional terms, as global leaders at the forefront of missions gather to collaborate and move forward together. Words like '10/40 window' and 'unreached people groups' originated at...
Trauma-Informed
Traumatic experiences for children are not rare. Often, children who have experienced this kind of upbringing will have a very hard time looking out at the world and thinking that there are loving, trusting people. How is it, then, that we are going...
Unreached People Groups
We often hear the term 'unreached people groups' when speaking about global missions, and the term itself came out of the First Lausanne Congress in 1974. But what does it actually mean? Learn the biblical and historical contexts behind this term...
Whole-Life Discipleship
Imagine the missional potential if every follower of Christ was trained and equipped to follow him 24/7, not just on Sunday when we're gathered, but throughout the week when we're scattered. This is the aim of whole-life discipleship. For more...