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The Distortions of the Health-and-Wealth Gospel
The ‘health and wealth gospel’ is one of the fastest growing gospels in the world today. Nigerian scholar Femi Adeleye, with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, highlights the false aspects of the prosperity gospel. For more...
The Dominant Religions in the World
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Operation World (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape &mid...
The Dominant Religions of the World
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: General World Maps (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape &...
The Dominant Religious Blocks within the 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World CD-ROM 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 14 inches,...
The Dominent Religious Blocks within The 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World CD-ROM 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Intro to Missions (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 14 inches,...
The Dynamics of Trust: How the Global Trust Deficit Impacts Mission, Rise in Self-Trust, Impact of Echo Chambers on Gospel Outreach & Role of Church in Rebuilding Trustworthy Communities
The Dynamics of Trust: How the Global Trust Deficit Impacts Mission, the Rise in Self-Trust, the Impact of Echo Chambers on Gospel Outreach & the Role of Church in Rebuilding Trustworthy Communities with Dave Benson & Matthew Niermann. Dr. Dave...
The Dynamite Power of the Gospel
The gospel is not only worth living for, but dying for. Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi of Nigeria discusses life at the intersection of other faiths and how he represented Christ in the midst of racial unrest and violence. For more information go to xxx...
The Emerging Leaders of the World Are Converging on Jerusalem
·Type: Documents ·Date: 11 April 2000 ·Authors: Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Global Consultations ·Pages: 2 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Topic :: Strategy Partners ::...
The Ends of the Earth
Missions with the End in Mind “Have the end in mind” is a great reminder of God’s plan: to share salvation to all people from every nation. Today, there’s a need for cross-cultural disciple makers where God is not known. Are you ready to respond to...
The Evangelical Church Interacting between the Global and the Local
The leadership team of the Lausanne Movement took the initiative to hold listening calls, inviting evangelical leaders of the world by region and issue network, in preparation for the Fourth Lausanne Congress to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in...
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 Far East Broadcasting Company, Responses from China in 1999
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Intro to Missions (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps Continent/Region :: Asia...
THE FIRST BALKAN EVANGELICAL CONFERENCE
·Type: Documents ·Date: 10 May 1996 ·Authors: Rev. Lazar Stojsic ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Regional/Country Reports ·Pages: 3 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Continent/Region :...
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 FIRST ZAMBIAN AD2000 MOVEMENT NATIONAL CONSULTATION
·Type: Documents ·Full title: A REPORT OF THE FIRST ZAMBIAN AD 2000 & BEYOND MOVEMENT NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS ·Date: 19 August 1999 ·Authors: Mpundu Mutala ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection:...
The Formation of Disciples for Mission and the Formation of Disciples as Mission
The need for this paper arises from two widely perceived problems. The first may be seen in relation to the end or outcome of mission: the low level of spiritual maturity, the lack of Christian formation, and evidence of anemic discipleship within...
The Gateway to North Africa
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2007 ·Data Source: Operation World 2001 ·Producer: GMI ·Collection: Projects 2007 ·Size: 8½ by 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps Continent/Region :: Africa...
The Glen Eyrie Report: Muslim Evangelization
At the opening session of the conference, this mood of expectancy was overshadowed by a painful reality. The keynote address raised the question: “Why is not the Muslim world better evangelized?” The probing went deeper. Related questions were asked:...
The Global Church Together in God’s Mission
Jaehoon Lee reflects on the historic significance of global missions and the role of the Korean church. He addresses the challenges of a hyper-connected but polarized world, urging the church to leverage technology while fostering unity and...
The Global Phenomenon of Diaspora – T.V. Thomas
In no other time in history has there been such a large and frequent movement of peoples across continents as in the past two centuries. In fact, very few of us today live in the same geographical location as our ancestors did. Dr TV Thomas...
The Global Public Square
The World Missionary Conference that met in Edinburgh in 1910 recognized the ‘world’ as a single unit, united not merely scientifically (one human species living on planet Earth) and technologically (‘organically knit by the nerves of electric cable...
The God Question
Iain Morris gives a brief introduction to the threat of mass media in conveying false truths about Christianity and discusses his documentary series ‘The God Question’. For more information go to The God Question on the Lausanne Movement website....
The Gospel and Ethics
Why do evangelicals draw such a sharp distinction between faith as cognition and faith as a way of life? Given our Lord’s teaching, example, and depictions of the final judgment, it is appropriate to begin with the reminder that the New Testament...
The Gospel and the Achievement of the Cross
I. The Centrality of the Cross II. Biblical Perspectives on the Cross and Salvation III. The Achievement of the Cross For more information go to The Gospel and the Achievement of the Cross on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens in a...
The Gospel for Every Person
Picture a future where the radiant ideals of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment reshape our reality—a world where the intrinsic desires and aspirations of every follower of Christ resonate with Christ’s timeless command to go forth and...
The Gospel for Every Person in Eurasia
Jason Watson sits with Ruslan Zagidulin, a Lausanne Regional Director for Eurasia, to explore the region’s dynamic and complex spiritual landscape. From his personal story of faith—growing up in an interethnic Soviet family—to the unique challenges...
The Gospel for Every Person: Reaching the 'Nones' in Secular Cultures
The country of Uruguay is known for a few things: soccer, beaches, asado, and an impervious nonchalance towards the gospel. Boasting the highest number of atheists, agnostics, and ‘nones’ in Latin America, Uruguay is an anomaly in an otherwise...
The Gospel in Historical Reception
Central to the theological reflection of the Lausanne movement has always been the realization that the gospel is rooted in real history and the gospel has been received within particular historical cultural contexts through the ages. The gospel...
The Gospel in Our Heart Language
Why do more than one billion people not have adequate access to the Scriptures in their local language? Dr Michel Kenmogne (Cameroon) discusses the importance of Bible translation into local languages, not only the majority languages of a region....
The Gospel in the City of Witchcraft: Ministry During Halloween in Salem
What does it mean to follow Jesus in a city famous for witchcraft? Pastor Steven and Sarah White share how their family and church bring the light of Christ into the heart of Salem, Massachusetts—especially during Halloween, when the streets...