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Creating environments for people to encounter and respond to God The Lausanne Arts Network exists to catalyze and connect artistic Christians and evangelical influencers concerning the role of artists and the arts for global mission—through...
Understanding Your Jewish Neighbour: Hanukkah
Hanukkah, Jesus, and the Light of the WorldHow Hanukkah Came About The events of Hanukkah take us back to about 165 BC, during the turbulent years between the Old and New Testaments...Traditions that ShineJesus at Hanukkah "without Hanukkah, there...
Hope is Not a Dream
Is hope just wishful thinking—or something far more certain? In this rich theological reflection, Michael Horton challenges popular ideas of hope as fantasy or blind optimism. Drawing from Scripture, he shows how biblical hope is grounded in...
Discerning Trustworthy Truth
In a world full of conflicting opinions and false voices, how can Christians know what is true? In this profound presentation, Kevin J. Vanhoozer explores how the Church can cultivate spiritual discernment rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy...
Emerging Demographics
Dr. Craig Ott explores the implications of emerging demographics on the global mission of the Church. Drawing from current demographic trends, he outlines seven key areas that require urgent attention for effective ministry today. This discussion is...
A Providential Encounter at the Lausanne Congress
The Story Behind Lausanne’s Persecuted Church Initiative The Global Reality of PersecutionRecognizing the Need for a Lausanne Initiative "To serve the persecuted is to share in their suffering, to uphold the global witness of Christ, and to...
Artificial Intelligence: Servant, Not Substitut
A New Power, a Timeless Caution "The risk isn’t in the technology itself—it’s in our posture toward it." “. . . this dependence[on AI] may erode something essential: the muscles of discernment, the disciplines of reflection, and the humility...
Hospitality Without Return
Welcoming Afghan Refugees ‘Unto the Lord’ In many countries around the world, migration has become a major topic in politics and the news. By the end of April 2025, there were around 42.7 million refugees worldwide.1 Among these are almost six...
Organisational Health: The Missing Bridge Between Mission and Lasting Impact
The Hidden Foundation of Ministry SuccessWhat Organisational Health Really MeansThe Real Cost of Neglecting HealthNine Dimensions of Healthy OrganisationsLeadershipMission and VisionPeople, Teams and ValuesBrand and...
Church Planting & Revitalisation in Secular Europe: Oliver Ahlfeld on Relational Mission, Church Planting, and Hope for Germany
What does it look like to plant and renew churches in one of the most atheistic regions of the world? And how can relational mission bring new life to the church in Europe? Jason Watson sits down with Oliver Ahlfeld, head of Church Planting and...
Academic Ministry & Educators Network (AMEN)
Ministry to and with academics The aims of the Academic Ministry & Educators Network are to:Connect academic ministry staff and pastors ministering among scholars in order to collaborate on joint projects that are mutually beneficial, and share...
Issue 14:1 January 2025 Overview
We ‘preach’ a lot about unity and collaboration as essentials for the global church and mission. But do we listen deeply and humbly to one another, especially those who are suffering and being marginalized? In this issue, authors from diverse...
Issue 14:3 November 2025 Overview
AI and the Great Commission Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant prospect, it is already reshaping how people live, learn, and connect. From search algorithms to translation tools, from automated communication to pastoral applications, AI...
70. Caring for the Community: Parish Nursing in Scotland
Kirsty Nelson shares her journey as a parish nurse in Dundee, Scotland. Kirsty offers a glimpse into the holistic approach of parish nursing, which addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community. She discusses the challenges...
Issue Networks videos
Our issue networks are dynamic collectives of experts and practitioners passionately addressing key topics impacting global Christian mission. These networks serve as hubs of innovation and collaboration, where diverse voices unite to forge...
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,...
How Resilient Disciples Are Formed and Why It Matters for Mission
What if making disciples isn’t about running programs… but sharing your life? And what if mission doesn’t start with strategy… but with resilient disciples formed through ordinary rhythms of church life? Rick Hill unpacks: How Jesus formed...
From Younger Leader to Global Mentor
Paul Borthwick on the Lasting Impact of YLG As the Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering (YLG 4) approaches in March 2027 in São Paulo, Brazil, Paul’s reflections offer both encouragement and a compelling reason for both emerging and seasoned leaders...
Hope and Wholeness in Mental Health
A Holistic Perspective on Health, Healing, and Jesus’ Abundant Life Across the globe, there is approximately one suicide every 43 seconds. This means that there are almost 2000 lives lost every day. The cause of suicide varies across...
The Church and Global Health
Disruptions, Advantages, and Opportunities What would it look like to live a life full of abundance, safety, rich relationships, a sound mind, and a healthy body? Some Christians would argue it is impossible on this side of Eden. Their stories tell...
Heal the Sick and Tell Them That the Kingdom of God is Near Them
‘Parish Nursing has been the most significant ministry in mission that I have encountered in 25 years of leadership’ (experienced minister, leading a church in the UK).' If your church could employ or appoint someone to serve alongside you,...
Orality: Bridging the Gap to Gospel Acceleration
When God created the universe, he did so by speaking it into existence— ‘Let there be light’. Then, after creating humanity in his image, his first communication with them was oral. He spoke to them face-to-face and walked and talked with them...
Diaspora on the Doorstep: God on the Move in Australia
When people move to a new country, they face unknown new streets, languages, and loneliness. Yet in these vulnerable moments, God works powerfully. In Australia, everyday believers are reaching out to diaspora communities—like Elena supporting...