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The Power of Intentional Prayer
The Power of Intentional Prayer with Dr. Jason Hubbard Dr. Jason Hubbard, the leader of International Prayer Connect, shares how he was once a prayerless pastor of a prayerless church, and tells of his journey turning to God in intentional prayer.
The Power of the Story
How do we communicate the Christian faith to a generation that is apathetic to religion? Though there is no simple answer, Tracy Trinita–supermodel, speaker, and apologist working with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries–emphasizes the power of...
The Presence of Jesus in HIV/AIDS and Drugs
Ehab Al Kaharat, an Egyptian psychiatrist and preacher, looks at two tragic epidemics that have swept the world because of globalization: HIV/AIDS and drugs. He tells stories of the global presence of Jesus in transforming lives amid these...
The Prevalence of Christianity in China
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Various 1997 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China Mobilization (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type ::...
The Prevelance of Islam within the 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World, 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 14 inches, landscape &m...
The Progression of Christianity: 1900-2020
·Type: Maps ·Description: ·Collection: Projects 2004 ·Categories: Type :: Maps Continent/Region :: World Partners :: Global Mapping International Collection :: GMI Map Collections :: Projects 2004 Topic :: Religions,...
The Promise of the Father—God’s mission through God’s people empowered by God’s Spirit
God’s Spirit empowers and includes all of God’s people alike—men, women, old, young, sons, daughters—in this opportunity to fulfil the mission of God. Unity leads to credibility Mature leaders still depend on the Spirit’s leadership. For more...
The Prosperity Gospel and Its Challenge to Mission in Our Time
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu What has come to be known as the prosperity gospel is mainly associated with contemporary Pentecostal teachings. Contemporary Pentecostals are distinguished from classical Pentecostals by their emphasis on the prosperity gospel...
The Prosperity Gospel: A Critique of the Way the Bible is Used
Femi Adeleye The ‘prosperity gospel,’ which is also variously referred to as the ‘health and wealth gospel,’ ‘Name it, claim it gospel,’ or ‘Gospel of greed’ is one of the fastest growing emphases within the contemporary Church. Initially prominent...
The Protestant Work Ethic, Prosperity Theology and Cape Town’s Response
Paul Miller The Global Consultation on Prosperity Theology addresses poverty through the Cape Town Commitment’s rebuttal of the Prosperity Gospel and through “Calling the Church of Christ back to humility, integrity and simplicity.” This is highly...
The Provinces and Gateway Cities of Southern Africa
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: February 2008 ·Data Source: Global Mapping International ·Producer: INSERV ·Collection: INSERV Maps ·Size: 39.37 by 59.05 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps Continent/...
The Realities of the Changing Expressions of the Church
Over the past thirty years new varieties of church have emerged all over the world. This study is based on cases from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Each of these churches considers themselves to be authentic expressions of...
The Rise of African Missionaries
Israel Kebede’s Journey from Ethiopia to the Nations At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Israel Kebede found himself unexpectedly locked down in Istanbul, Turkey. He had travelled from Ethiopia to attend a nine-day Christian conference,...
The Rise of Secularism in Europe
After an introduction by Terry Smith, Rotterdam pastor Robert Calvert traces the rise of secular societies in the otherwise diverse countries of Europe For more information go to The Rise of Secularism in Europe on the Lausanne Movement website. The...
The Role of Christian Professors in the Great Commission
Christian professors . . . play a pivotal role in influencing the cultures of the world. And as these cultures are influenced with God’s truth, goodness, and beauty, cultures are more open to the gospel and to missionary activity. . . .groups who...
The Role of Missionaries in the Muslim Countries: Problems and Challenges
Missionaries played and still play an important role in the Muslim countries. They brought technological and social development to the countries that they served. From their early days, they were concerned about economic, educational, health, social...
The Role of the Church in Ethnic Conflict – Panel
Three very ordinary but remarkable people from Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe share their experiences of ethnic conflict. The panel identifies the role of the churches in response to ethnic conflict. For more information go to The Role of the...
The Role of the Church in the Care of Creation
David Kidma from Papua New Guinea speaks on the role of the church in the care of the environment, describing how the church in New Guinea has developed a handbook for individuals, churches, and schools to address environmental concerns. For more...
The Role of the Denominations In Missions
·Type: Documents ·Date: 27 December 1996 ·Authors: Avery Willis ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Track Reports ·Pages: 2 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Topic :: Strategy Partners ::...
The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission
Dr Wonsuk Ma, Executive Director of Oxford Center for Mission Studies, frames the issue of ‘The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission
Dr Thomas Schirrmacher, President of Martin Bucer European Theological Seminary, provides remarks on ‘The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell...
The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission
Dr Byron Klaus, President of Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, provides remarks on ‘The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological...
The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission
Dr Riad Kassis, Regional Director for Overseas Council, provides remarks on ‘The Role of Theological Education in Global Mission’ during the 2012 Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education, held at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in...
The Santal People of East India
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: OMID data, 2006 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Reaching India (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type ::...
The Sarawak Revivals: The Holy Spirit at Work in Malaysia
Bishop Hwa Yung recounts the remarkable revivals among the Lun Bawang people of Sarawak, Malaysia, showcasing the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. These revivals, marked by widespread repentance, supernatural signs, and an intense hunger for...
The Scourge of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
·Type: Documents ·Date: 21 July 1999 ·Authors: Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Regional/Country Reports ·Pages: 3 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Continent/Region ::...
The Search for Balance: Prosperity and Poverty in the Bible
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu This presentation was given at the Lausanne Global Consultation on Prosperity Theology, Poverty, and the Gospel in Atibaia, Brazil, from 30 March – 2 April 2014. For more information go to The Search for Balance: Prosperity and...
The Seoul Commitment: China
The Chinese Church was barely represented at The Third Lausanne Congress in Cape Town in October 2010 as Chinese participants were unable to leave China. In 2011 plans were laid quietly for a special event for these Chinese church leaders, to be...
The Seoul Declaration on Diaspora Missiology
We Acknowledge That the sovereign work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the gathering and scattering of peoples across the earth is a central part of God’s mission and redemptive purposes for the world.... For more information go to The Seoul...
The Seoul Statement
The Seoul Statement does not stand alone. It is significant because it builds upon an amazing foundation of the Lausanne Covenant, the Manila Manifesto, and the Cape Town Commitment. Together, they stand as contemporary reflections of biblical...