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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Shortcomings of Global Equilibrium
Focusing on the Lord’s power, the Lord’s redemption, and the Lord’s sovereignty, Patrick Fung (Singapore) speaks of the inadequacy of the missional concept of global equilibrium in understanding diversity in unity. For more information go to...
The Sicite People of Burkina Faso
·Type: Maps ·Description: Location of Sicite People in Burkina Faso ·Map Date: 1999 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Reaching Africa (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
The Sicite People of Burkina Faso (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Location of Sicite People in Burkina Faso ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Reaching Africa (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
The Space between Light and Darkness – Christine MacMillan
The Word of God is ours, but what is our tone in speaking to the world? How can we break down the walls of hostility and build bridges of conversation? We must stand in the space between the light and the darkness, as willing channels. For more...
The Spread of Islam
·Type: Maps ·Description: The Spread of Islam Growing in Many Nations ·Map Date: 2000 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The World of Islam (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
The Spread of Islam
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: World Vision International, 1995 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The World of Islam (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape...
The Spread of Islam (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: The Spread of Islam Growing in Many Nations ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The World of Islam (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
The State of the Movement
Former Executive Chair/CEO Doug Birdsall expresses his thanks and gives praise to God for his faithfulness over the years to the Lausanne Movement, especially during Cape Town 2010. Regarding the state of the movement, he quotes Adoniram Judson,...
The State of the World
In this quick-moving presentation, Gina Bellafatto identifies statistical changes in the global church, gospel witness, and the world from 1970 to 2010 and extrapolates them for the near future. She concludes with applications for ministry in an...
The Story of Jesus for Children (Jesus Film)
In the first century, a group of children meet together to talk about what they’ve seen and heard about Jesus. Some believe Jesus is the Son of God. But others think Jesus may just be tricking the people. The children follow Jesus around,...
The Story of the World (SYNC)
Seven panoramic versions of the story as the Bible tells it (each a 2 min. read) Every social, ethnic, religious, or political group has its own "story of the world," even if it is not compiled into one book like the Bible. You don't understand any...
The Strategic Mobilization Task Force is Launched
·Type: Documents ·Date: 18 December 1998 ·Authors: Eric Watt, Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Track Reports ·Pages: 4 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Topic :: Strategy...
The Success or Failure of Business as Mission
Mats Tunehag examines what factors determine the success or failure of business as mission. He argues that it’s important to remember our objective and refuse to compromise on professionalism, excellence, and integrity. For more information go to...
The Syrian War: To Live or To Leave?
Ruba’s Story: ‘God Told Me to Stay’ This is the story of one woman, Ruba, and how her courageous obedience to stay in Syria to start a medical/dental ministry is helping people come to Christ. A godsend to the people left behind who are...