Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
Videos
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, and...
Church among the Skyscrapers
Jurie Kriel, Bob Doll, and Mac Pier take the stage together to visibly model the need for pastors, marketplace leaders, and non-profit sectors—and indeed all believers—to work together to reach the world’s cities and take the church to the...
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...
Confusion - Performing Arts Sketch
By Galvin Mathis. What if we could hear the triune God playfully considering how to limit human arrogance at Babel? (Writer’s Note: This is a playful approach. It should not be taken as a complete theology of the Trinity.) Followed by a reading of...
Connector App - Performing Arts Sketch
Our introduction to both the need for and the amazingness of the Connector app designed especially for the 2016 Younger Leaders Gathering. For more information go to Connector App on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Creating a Gospel Ecosystem within Your Industry
Wendy Simpson inspires those in the workplace to ‘upgrade our collaboration skills’ and develop ecosystems for our industries. Gospel ecosystems focus on interconnectedness rather than division or competition. For more information go to Creating a...
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...
Creation Care is More than Planting Trees
God has placed creation in the care of humanity. Ed Brown opens the session by encouraging Christians to consider this both an opportunity and responsibility, followed by Dave Bookless on video. Rocio Parra shares how her passion for creation care...
Developing Church Workplace Synergy
Clint Le Bruyns reminds us that the connection between faith and work is not just for the private, micro-dimension of individuals in the workplace, but also for the public, macro world of work. ‘The gospel does not just have power for our individual...
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...
Discipleship and the Great Commission
The Great Commission calls us to more than just evangelism—it calls us to make disciples. In this short presentation, Ivor Poobalan explores why discipleship is the most critical gap in global Christianity today. Drawing from Scripture, history, and...
Discipleship: Our Calling to Holiness and Mission
What does it mean to be a disciple in today’s world? In this powerful reflection, Tom Schwanda explores the call to holiness and mission at the heart of Christian discipleship. Drawing on Scripture and the Seoul Statement, he emphasizes that...
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 Seminary...
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...
Ends of Earth - Performing Arts Sketch
A meditation on our place in the larger scheme of God and his mission. For more information go to Ends of Earth on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Engaging Our Digital Generation
Have smart phones and other devices overrun our daily lives and personal interactions? Craig Detweiler leads a thought-provoking session on the influence of the technological ‘gods’ of our generation. For more information go to Engaging Our Digital...
Engaging the Marginalized
Michael Panther was born in South Sudan, where he was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the spine, leaving him permanently in a wheelchair. His remarkable journey brought him to the USA, where he is a leader in the community. He was prevented from...
Ethical Dimensions of Prosperity Theology: Part 1
Vinay Samuel This presentation was given at the Lausanne Global Consultation on Prosperity Theology, Poverty, and the Gospel in Atibaia, Brazil, from 30 March – 2 April 2014. For more information go to Ethical Dimensions of Prosperity Theology: Part...
Ethical Dimensions of Prosperity Theology: Part 2
Joel Edwards This presentation was given at the Lausanne Global Consultation on Prosperity Theology, Poverty, and the Gospel in Atibaia, Brazil, from 30 March – 2 April 2014. For more information go to Ethical Dimensions of Prosperity Theology: Part...
Europe Needs the Face of Jesus
Christopher Wright This presentation was given at the Lausanne European Leaders Meeting in Vevey, Switzerland, from 6-9 May 2014 For more information go to Europe Needs the Face of Jesu on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new...
Every Christian a Minister, Every Workplace a Ministry
Bishop Ephraim Tendero gives opening greetings at the Lausanne Global Workplace Forum, encouraging every Christian to take up the Great Commission with every workplace as a place of ministry. For more information go to Every Christian a Minister,...
Following Christ in the Workplace
Bob Doll’s personal testimony gives insightful wisdom about representing Christ through word, deed, and attitude in the workplace. He quotes Billy Graham on the importance of the marketplace: ‘Marketplace will be to the gospel in this century what...