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Reconciliation as the Mission of God
The chapter presents a theological vision for reconciliation as God’s mission in a broken world. While pointing to signs of hope, the paper analyzes how the Christian community is being caught up in many destructive conflicts and divisions across...
Reconciliation in Times of Conflict: Stories of Hope
This panel focuses on reconciliation and peace-building amid suffering and conflict. Ivan Rusyn shares his experiences from Ukraine, emphasizing ‘theology of a hug’, where presence and compassion help ease suffering in war. He highlights the...
Reconciliation in Times of Conflict: Stories of Hope
This panel focuses on reconciliation and peace-building amid suffering and conflict. Ivan Rusyn shares his experiences from Ukraine, emphasizing “theology of a hug,” where presence and compassion help ease suffering in war. He highlights the...
Reconciliation – Drama ‘Broke’ Arts
While dreams and relationships fall apart, we have a healer for our broken hearts. For more information go to Reconciliation – Drama ‘Broke’ on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Redeeming Human Identity: Exploring the Intersection of Scripture, AI, Biotechnology, Gender and Human Sexuality
Redeeming Human Identity: Exploring the Intersection of Scripture, AI, Biotechnology, Gender and Human Sexuality with Dr. Carmen Imes & Dr. Matthew Niermann This is a defining question for younger generations. In this episode of the Lausanne...
Redeeming Local Arts for Kingdom Witness
The gospel was never meant to silence culture, but to redeem it. Learn how contextual worship and indigenous art are helping every people group declare the glory of God in their own voice. In this episode, Jason Watson speaks with Heber Negrão—missio...
Redeeming the Arts: The Restoration of the Arts to God’s Creational Intention
For an established and respected mission organization to recognize the arts as strategic to the life and mission of the church, and to commission a paper about the arts in the context of faith and redemption, is both visionary and long overdue....
Redes de Misión (Missio Nexus)
Las redes se están convirtiendo en una de las plataformas de más rápido crecimiento para que los líderes y profesionales se conecten en la comunidad misionera global. Estas redes están llevando al descubrimiento de mejores prácticas, nuevos medios...
Rediscovering the Gospel of Reconciliation
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen speaks of ministry in a wounded, dislocated world, populated by a rootless generation made up of ‘desperate men’, ministered to by ‘a wounded healer’. In the chapter on ‘Ministry by a Lonely Minister’,...
Reentering God’s Story
How can we of the next generation continue to evangelize the world–a world that seems so different from that of our fathers? David Benson, Programme Chair of the 2016 Younger Leaders Gathering, introduces the foundational theme of the gathering: ‘Uni...
Reflecting on the Seoul Statement
Moving Forward with Purpose and Perspective The Seoul Statement released by the Theology Working Group of the Lausanne Movement on 22 September 2024 before the opening session of the Fourth Lausanne Congress marks a significant opportunity for the...
Reflections of Hope (Jesus Film)
Reflections of Hope is an eight-lesson Bible study that helps women deepen their understanding of Jesus’ love and care for them. They learn of His promise to be with them each step of life’s journey. This collection includes seven short...
Reflections on the Hermeneutics and Practice of the Prosperity Gospel
The ‘Prosperity’ or ‘health and wealth gospel’ which has also been referred to as the ‘Name it, claim it’ gospel, or ‘Gospel of greed’ is a rapidly growing emphasis within churches. The key emphasis is focus on material possessions and physical well-...
Refugee Status
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: World Refugee Survey 2001--www.refugees.org ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: General World Maps (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches,...
Refugees (Prayercast)
Forced to leave their home country because of conflict or persecution, refugees numbered over 36 million in 2023! These are people who face much oppression— through persecution, rejection, and closed doors. Refugees are not wanted in their homeland...
Regional Focus: The Middle East (IMB Global Communications)
The Middle East, the land that gave birth to Christianity, is also a place where the church has experienced significant decline. In this region, many political and religious developments contribute to and point toward the need for the gospe For more...
Regional Focus: The Middle East IMB Global Communications
The Middle East, the land that gave birth to Christianity, is a place where the Church has experienced significant decline. Many political and religious developments contribute and point toward the need for the gospel. For more information go to...
Regions (Prayercast)
pray for Muslims in the majority Muslim world 1.8 billion Muslims are scattered across the world today. They speak different languages. They have different skin colors. Some are rich. Some are poor. And they believe in and practice Islam in...
Registry Of Dialects (GRN)
This page documents the Registry of Dialects (ROD) of the Harvest Information System (HIS). The function of the Registry of Dialects (ROD) is to Identify specific varieties of given languages (defined by ISO 639-3) that research has determined to...
Reimagining Community: Engaging Migrants, Refugees, and the Diaspora in the Great Commission
Reimagining Community: Engaging Migrants, Refugees, and the Diaspora in the Great Commission What happens when your neighbours become strangers overnight? The world is witnessing dramatic shifts in where people call home, who their neighbours are,...
Reimagining Mission to the Least Reached Peoples
People Vision Book Discussion How can the global Church reimagine mission and mobilize every generation to reach the least-reached peoples of the world? How can the global Church reimagine mission and mobilize every generation to reach the least-reac...
Religious and Non-Religious Spirituality in the Western World
In the Western world there is a growing sense of need to have some spiritual orientation in life. However, those who pursue this quest for spirituality are uncomfortable with institutionalised religion. They are also disturbed by explanations of...
Remembering Billy Graham: A Video Tribute
On 21 February 2018 at the age 99, Rev Billy Graham went to be in the presence of the Lord. This special video provides a window into his legacy, anchored around the clarion calls he issued at the First Lausanne Congress in 1974 and encompassing...
Renew Your Vision for the Workplace
Timothy Liu speaks with Jerry White, Promod Haque, and Michelle Tolentino about renewed vision as Christians for the workplace. For more information go to Renew Your Vision for the Workplace on the Lausanne Movement youtube channel. The above link...
Renew Your Vision for the Workplace
In this panel discussion, Timothy Liu speaks with Jerry White, Promod Haque, and Michelle Tolentino about renewed vision as Christians for the workplace. For more information go to Renew Your Vision for the Workplace on the Lausanne Movement...
Renewing Our Gospel Passion
Gospel work can often take a heavy toll on those dearest to us, and can even dampen our relationship with God. How do we renew our passion for the gospel without losing sight of what–and who–matters most? In this intimate panel session, Las Newman (J...
Repatriating Missions to the Local Church
History museums are starting to repatriate their precious artefacts. Often captured during colonial expansion, these artefacts have showcased the unique creativity of diverse cultures for the viewing pleasure of patrons and museumgoers for decades...
Report of Mobilization of New Missionaries Track
·Type: Documents ·Date: 16 August 2000 ·Authors: George Verwer ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Track Reports ·Pages: 4 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Topic :: Strategy Partners ::...
Report of UK Consultation of Audio Communications Track
·Type: Documents ·Date: 18 August 1997 ·Authors: Allan Starling ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Track Reports ·Pages: 4 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Partners :: AD2000 Topic ::...
REPORT ON SATURATION EVANGELISM/SM. GROUP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
·Type: Documents ·Full title: REPORT ON THE SATURATION EVANGELISM AND SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE NETWORK ·Date: 2 November 2000 ·Authors: Paul Eshleman ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·...