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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...
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...
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...
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.
Professing Faith in the Halls of the Academy: A Key Witness for Christian Scholars
‘Professing’ in the Halls of Higher Education is a High Calling This article by Peter Schuurman, executive director of Global Scholars Canada, is an excellent exposition on the necessity for Christians in university faculty positions to profess...
Orality: The Embodied Word in the Age of AI – Part 1
A Study of God’s Pattern for Communicating His Message As Christians strategize to inhabit digital spaces, it cannot be at the exclusion of incarnating the love of God in actual physical places. This study of biblical orality is a timely reminder...
Reclaiming Journalism’s Prophetic Voice: Jenny Taylor on the Role of Media in God’s Mission
Reclaiming Journalism’s Prophetic Voice: Jenny Taylor on the Role of Media in God’s Mission In a time when trust in media is waning, can journalism rediscover its Christian roots and become a beacon for truth and justice? Jenny Taylor reveals...
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God with Sarah Plummer How can a deeper commitment to prayer transform global missions and our personal faith journeys? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement...
Navigating the Complexities of Global Mission
Navigating the Complexities of Global Mission with Ed Stetzer What does it take to navigate the intricate landscape of global mission in today’s ever-changing world? Ed Stetzer shares his decades of experience and insights on this crucial topic....
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry What role does innovation play in the future of global missions, and are we ready to embrace it? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Ted Esler,...
Listening to the Global Church: Key Insights from the Lausanne 4 Listening Process
Listening to the Global Church: Key Insights from the Lausanne 4 Listening Process with Eiko Takamizawa What does the global church have to say about the future of global mission?
Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together
Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together: Dr. Patrick Fung on the Theme of the Fourth Lausanne Congress Could you imagine what would happen if the global church were to declare and display Christ together in unity? Join Dr. Patrick Fung as...
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders In this special episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore collaborative action in global mission. Through highlights from previous interviews with key leaders, we uncover the...
Fourth Lausanne Congress: Reflections on the Journey, Congress Highlights, and What’s Next for the Movement
Michael Oh at the Fourth Lausanne Congress: Reflections on the Journey, Congress Highlights, and What’s Next for the Movement In this special episode recorded live at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Michael Oh, Global Executive Director/CEO of the...
Discipling Future Leaders for Global Mission: Building Generational Impact & YLG 2026
Discipling Future Leaders for Global Mission: Nana Yaw Offei Awuku on Building Generational Impact & YLG 2026 In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Nana Yaw Offei Awuku, Global Associate Director for Generations at the...
Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity and Transforms Communities
Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity and Transforms Communities with Dr. Mary Ho & Lisa Dr. Mary Ho and Lisa, co-catalysts of Lausanne’s Issue Network for the Least Reached Peoples, share their personal stories of transformation...
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry
Innovative Leadership: Catalysing Change in a New Era of Ministry What role does innovation play in the future of global missions, and are we ready to embrace it? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we sit down with Ted Esler,...
Building Spiritual Movements: The Intersection of Prayer, Unity, and City Mission
Building Spiritual Movements: Mac Pier on The Intersection of Prayer, Unity, and City Mission Have you ever questioned the necessity of prayer and collaboration in ministry? Main Points: The Strategic Role of CitiesFoundations of a MovementThe Power...
The Vision of the Lausanne Movement: Accelerating Global Mission Together
The Vision of the Lausanne Movement: Accelerating Global Mission Together From stirring historical stories to key challenges ahead, Michael paints a vivid picture of the Movement’s purpose and vision of uniting the global church in addressing the...
Unpacking 50 Years: The Legacy of the Lausanne Movement
Unpacking 50 Years: The Legacy of the Lausanne Movement with Doug Birdsall and Ramez Atallahhere Doug and Ramez share personal encounters with iconic figures such as Billy Graham, Thomas Zimmerman, and John Stott, while also unpacking the rich...
Collaborative Action Teams: Mobilising the Church to Close Gaps and Seize Opportunities in Global Mission
Collaborative Action Teams: Mobilising the Church to Close Gaps and Seize Opportunities in Global Mission with Jurie Kriel and Jiyoung Yoo A new initiative within the Lausanne Movement that aims to mobilise groups of believers to take action in...
Seoul 2024 Congress, advice for young leaders, planning impactful events, networking, and collaboration in global mission
David Bennett & Evi Rodemann on Lausanne’s Seoul 2024 Congress, advice for young leaders, planning impactful events, networking, and collaboration in global mission Evi and David explore the importance of gatherings for building relationships,...
Book of Acts, The Holy Spirit and Revival, Missional Community, Persecution, Workplace Mission, Servant Leadership, and Taking the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
Bishop Hwa Yung on the Book of Acts, The Holy Spirit and Revival, Missional Community, Persecution, Workplace Mission, Servant Leadership, and Taking the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Have you ever wondered how the book of Acts intersects with our...
The Current State and Future Trajectory of Global Mission
The State of the Great Commission Report: The Current State and Future Trajectory of Global Mission with Dr. Matthew Niermann. Dr. Niermann, blending his passion for architectural design with mission work, epitomises the integration of faith and...
Understanding the Rise of the Global South, Pentecostalism, and Polycentric Christianity
Global Christianity’s Evolution: Understanding the Rise of the Global South, Pentecostalism, and Polycentric Christianity with Dr Allen Yeh & Dr Matthew Niermann. What is Polycentric Christianity? Explore shifts in global Christianity with Allen...
Faithfully Navigating the Digital Age: Technology, Theology and Spiritual Formation
Faithfully Navigating the Digital Age: Technology, Theology and Spiritual Formation Dive deep into the intersection of theology, culture, and technology with Jonas Kurlberg and Dr. Matthew Niermann.
Emerging Digital Frontier: Amplifying the Gospel’s Impact through Technology
Emerging Digital Frontier: Amplifying the Gospel’s Impact through Technology Today, 60% of the world’s population have access to the internet. Simon encourages Christians to harness the power of their digital spaces for spreading the good news...
Adapting to Global Demographic Shifts: Engaging and Empowering the Next Generation in the Great Commission
Adapting to Global Demographic Shifts: Engaging and Empowering the Next Generation in the Great Commission with Pearl Ganta & Matthew Niermann Through her work in media, filmmaking, and with the Apnao Foundation, Pearl sheds light on how these...
The Art of Whole Life Mentorship
The Art of Whole Life Mentorship: An Interview with Ole-Magnus Olasfrud Ole-Magnus unpacks the significant role of mentorship and discipleship in his life and spiritual growth, emphasising the importance of relationships, scriptural guidance, and...