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A Perspective from the Christian Academy
Phil Ryken shares his vision to see all college students at all Christian campuses trained in evangelism. He describes the need and exciting opportunities to equip students and gives ideas from Wheaton College. For more information go to A...
A Perspective from the Media on Cultural Influence
Media has an important role in making the gospel message more available, attractive, and plausible. Andy Crouch focuses particularly on the use of mass media, elite media, and social media. For more information go to A Perspective from the Media on...
A Perspective from the Secular Academy
Dick Yue explains the OpenCourseWare (OCW) program from MIT, which has made high quality education accessible for free all over the world. He uses the OCW model to spark ideas for Christian education and training. There is a new global generation...
Access to Theological Education: Goals, Aims, and Challenges
Dr Richard Pratt, President of Third Millennium Ministries, delivers remarks on ‘Access to Theological Education: Goals, Aims, and Challenges’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
An Urban Perspective
Cities are growing everywhere, from New York City to the slums, and are filled with tremendous opportunity for ministry. The church needs to be trained to reach urban people. Speakers Mac Pier, Corrie DeBoer, and Atul Aghamkar urge the church not to...
Anticipating the Decade Ahead
Futurist Patrick Dixon calls the church to understand the signs of the times and beware of institutional blindness. He gives a compelling look at the decade ahead by using the acronym FUTURES to identify seven key trends. For more information go to...
Arts: Focus on Eurasia
This energetic presentation calls for artistic kingdom servants to be strategic leaders in mission. The arts are a powerful way to worship God and declare his goodness. There is a need and readiness for a new paradigm of mission through the arts....
Best of Lausanne
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Bible Exposition II on Psalm 8 Ed Brown
This presentation was given at the Lausanne Consultation on Creation Care held in Jamaica from 29 October – 02 November 2012. For more information go to Bible Exposition II on Psalm 8 on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new...
Bible Exposition III on Psalm 8 Ed Brown
This presentation was given at the Lausanne Consultation on Creation Care held in Jamaica from 29 October – 02 November 2012. For more information go to Bible Exposition III on Psalm 8 on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a...
Bible Exposition IV on Psalm 8 Ed Brown
This presentation was given at the Lausanne Consultation on Creation Care held in Jamaica from 29 October – 02 November 2012. For more information go to Bible Exposition IV on Psalm 8 Ed Brown on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens...
Bible Study – Mark 2:1-12
Theodore Asare tells the story from Mark 2:1-12 of the paralyzed man and his companions who worked together to bring him to Jesus. Their collaboration led to a miracle. May collaborations today also lead to courageous acts and glory to God. For more...
Business As Mission
Business is not a cover-up for missions, but a God-glorifying instrument for the holistic transformation of societies. Business as mission is also a key strategy in serving the unreached, the poor, the unemployed, and victims of trafficking. Mats...
Care and Counsel as Mission
Presentation speakers Brad Smith, Saul Cruz Jr, and Gladys Mwiti discuss the importance of and great need for Christian counselling, which is often the hole in holistic mission. Mwiti exhorts participants with conviction: ‘Let healing begin with...
Case Study from Bangalore
Vinay Samuel tells the story of their family’s move to the slums of Bangalore in 1983 and the transformative, holistic ministry his wife Colleen and he have been doing for several decades. He shares about the impact of sitting, seeing, sharing,...
Challenge and Commissioning
Ruth Limkin challenges believers to use media thoughtfully and bravely to create opportunities for meaningful conversations and positive change in society. She shares compelling stories from her own blog and experiences. For more information go to...
Children and Youth at Risk
The videos shown by Menchit Wong and Anne-Christine Bataillard depict the need for ministry to children and the progress they have taken since Cape Town 2010. For more information go to Children and Youth at Risk on the Lausanne Movement website....
Chris Wright on Being the Church
What can we learn from the template of the Old Testament about the community we are meant to be? Through a deep look into Abraham’s community and aspects of The Nicene Creed, Chris Wright shows what it means to be a community of blessing, faith,...
Church Planting Movements among Least Reached Peoples
In light of the state of Christianity and the world, Kent Parks describes the urgent need for groups of people to disciple other groups and create large movements to faith. He gives examples from urban China and the Horn of Africa. For more...
Closing Remarks – 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education
Dr Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary, delivers the closing remarks at the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA, from 29...
Communion Meditation from Acts 20
Glenn Davies’ pastoral heart is evident in his meditation on Acts 20:17-36. He reflects on Paul’s manner of life and calling and reminds the Lausanne family of its similar calling, to declare the whole truth of God with sincere love. He ends by...
Creation Care
The presenters (Ed Brown, Dave Bookless and Las Newman) expound on many reasons why creation care is an important application of the gospel and call all Christians to respond radically. They end with a prayer of confidence in God who can heal this...
Diasporas
Joy Tira notes the large extent and influence of global migration, particularly in cities. This highlights the quickly growing need to reach diasporas. Studies in diaspora missiology will continue to increase in the next several years. For more...
Disability Concerns
The speakers urge believers to reach the one billion in our world with disabilities. Joni Eareckson Tada also encourages the church to help facilitate the missional calling of believers with disabilities. For more information go to Disability...
Effective and Innovative Use of Media in Sharing the Gospel Globally
Radio has been a dominant means of communicating the gospel all over the world. Edward Cannon, Wayne Pederson, and Lauren Libby share their expertise and experiences in this fruitful ministry. They also discuss how their organizations are adapting...
Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Hopes, Needs, and Goals
Dr Norberto Saracco, Director of the International Faculty of Theological Schools, provides remarks on the topic of ‘Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Needs, Hopes, and Goals’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological...
Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Hopes, Needs, and Goals
Dr Mark Young, President of Denver Seminary, provides remarks on the topic of ‘Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Needs, Hopes, and Goals’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Hopes, Needs, and Goals
Dr Douglas Carew, President of Africa International University, provides remarks on the topic of ‘Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Needs, Hopes, and Goals’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at...
Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Hopes, Needs, and Goals
Dr David Baer, President of Overseas Council, Frames the Issue of ‘Effective Partnerships: Understanding the Needs, Hopes, and Goals’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological...
Effective Use of Social Media in Sharing the Gospel: Focus on World Regions
follow up to Internet outreach are among top issues discussed. Samuel De Jesus, Henryk Krol, Hannu Haukka and Adam Jeske For more information go to Effective Use of Social Media in Sharing the Gospel: Focus on World Regions on the Lausanne Movement...