Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
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State of the World
Jason Mandryk and Molly Wall, editors of Operation World, give insight to key issues in the church, Great Commission, and the world based on their extensive research and encounters around the world. ‘These are tumultuous times. Change in every...
Stepping into the Lausanne Legacy
A glimpse of the legacy of the Lausanne Movement from 1974 through 2010, setting up the context of the 2016 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering For more information go to Stepping into the Lausanne Legacy on the Lausanne Movement youtube channel. The...
Stepping into the Lausanne Legacy
A glimpse of the legacy of the Lausanne Movement from 1974 through 2010, setting up the context of the 2016 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering For more information go to Stepping into the Lausanne Legacy on the Lausanne Movement youtube channel. The...
Stopping Child Abuse One Workplace at a Time
Children are being sexually abused everywhere around the world. These acts of violence continue to have a ripple effect into near every area of a child’s life and future. In this session, Pranitha Timothy sheds light on how Christians are the key to...
Succeeding at Work while Remaining Faithful (Daniel 1)
In this Scripture devotional, Steve Osei-Mensah unpacks Daniel 1 to provide principles in the tension between success in the workplace and faithfulness to God, using the example of Daniel’s 70-year career of civil service. For more information go to...
Summary of the 2016 Lausanne Younger Leaders
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Summary Remarks – 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education
Dr Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, delivers the summary address at the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA, from 29 May –...
Technology: The Accelerating Innovation we Discern and Steward
In this timely reflection, Sara Afshari explores the accelerating pace of technological innovation through a biblical lens. From AI and genetic engineering to social media and digital discipleship, she calls the Church to approach technology with...
The Bible: The Holy Scriptures We Read and Obey
In this foundational teaching, Steve Chang unpacks the vital role of the Bible in the life of the Church and its mission. Drawing from the Seoul Statement, he presents eight affirmations that guide us in reading Scripture faithfully—anchored in its...
The Biblical Antidote to Burnout
It is apparent in Scripture that all humanity is created to work. In this session, Bishop Glenn Davies shares that work is part of God's design for our lives, but so is rest. If we are to work for the glory of God, then we must also rest for his...
The Biblical Basis for Creation Care Jonathan Moo
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 The Biblical Basis for Creation Care on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a...
The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education
Dr Victor Nakah, Regional Director for Overseas Council, provides remarks on ‘The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological...
The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education
Dr Douglas McConnell, Provost and Senior VP of Fuller Theological Seminary, provides remarks on ‘The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education
Dr Davi Gomes, President of Andrew Jumper Presbyterian Post-Graduate Center, provides remarks on ‘The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education
Rev Dr Chris Wright, International Director of Langham Partnerships International, frames the issue of ‘The Challenge of Brain Drain within Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-C...
The Changing Role of American Seminaries in Global Theological Education
Dr. Ashish Chrispal, Regional Director for Overseas Council, provides remarks on ‘The Changing Role of American Seminaries in Global Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Changing Role of American Seminaries in Global Theological Education
Dr. Ashish Chrispal, Regional Director for Overseas Council, provides remarks on ‘The Changing Role of American Seminaries in Global Theological Education’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Christian Faith and the Coming Century
When was the last time you heard a conference speaker asked to keep talking? Watch this video to see why Os Guinness was cheered on to speak longer by an audience of younger leaders from over 140 countries. Os Guinness unfolds the ‘titanic...
The Church The People of God We Love and Build Up
What is the Church, and why does it matter? In this inspiring presentation, Jacob Cherian explores the biblical vision of the Church as the communion of saints, the body of Christ, and the people of God called to worship, holiness, unity, and...
The Cost of Depression at Work
Mental health affects the workplace, and the workplace affects mental health. Brad Smith and Gladys Mwiti speak about the suffering, economics, and justice of this two-way relationship between mental health and workplace, and the need for the church...
The Dark Side of the Workplace
Craig Greenfield describes the need for careful awareness and examination about our blind spots toward injustices in business and the workplace. He interviews Edielyn Beltran, a former domestic worker from the Philippines to Qatar, about her recent...
The Denominational Church in Malaysia
Are denominational churches passé? Hwa Yung addresses common concerns about denominational churches while looking back on the difficult but rewarding journey of the Methodist church in Malaysia from 1968 until now. For more information go to The...
The Family of Nations
In this deeply thoughtful presentation, Steve Bryan reflects on the gospel’s vision for human identity, belonging, and peace across cultures and nations. Drawing from the Seoul Statement, he traces the biblical story of God’s purpose to form one...
The First Step to Reconciliation
Reconciliation can be crippling in its complexity. But God only calls us to take that very small first step. This inspiring panel discussion features the invaluable wisdom and experiences of Pranitha Timothy (India) and Prashan de Visser (Sri Lanka),...
The Gospel: The Story We Live and Tell
Victor Nakah explores the heart of the gospel, which is not a set of beliefs alone, but as the unfolding story of God’s redeeming love for all creation. Drawing from the Seoul Statement, he reflects on how the gospel forms our identity, shapes our...
The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Antioch
Paul Joshua gives a Bible exposition on the church in Antioch from Acts 11:19-20, 13:1-3. He describes the significant geographical, demographic, and theological developments in Christianity during that time. For more information go to The Gospel’s...
The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Athens
Rosalee Velloso Ewell gives an exposition on Acts 17 about Paul’s experience in Athens, a city of influence and power with which the power of the gospel collides. For more information go to The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Athens on the Lausanne...
The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Ephesus
Claude Alexander gives a stirring exposition of Acts 19 on the power and influence of the Holy Spirit. Influence is given by the Holy Spirit; it is not man’s doing. Claude Alexander confidently declares the prevailing power of the word of God...
The Gospel’s Impact on Four Cities: Philippi
Richard Harvey gives a Bible exposition on Acts 16, focusing on the impact of the gospel in the workplace in Philippi through Paul’s interactions with Lydia and the slave girl. The gospel confronts not just spiritual powers, but economic and social...
The Harvest: The Story Behind Lausanne’s 50th Anniversary Painting
Hear the story behind the “The Harvest,” a collaborative painting by artists Bryn Gillette and Alexis Newsom for the Lausanne Movement’s 50th anniversary. Bryn and Alexis reveal how their distinct artistic styles came together in layers of color,...