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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...
The Task Set Before Us: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges in Global Missions
What does it truly take to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lisa Pak dives into the complex reality of global missions, sharing her experiences as a leader bridging cultural and...
The Time Is Now
In no other time in history has the completion of the Great Commission been so nearly in sight. From the largest gatherings in the biggest cities to the tiniest unknown corners of the world, God’s Spirit is moving. Nick Hall (USA), founder of...
The Total Health Village
Ravi Jayakaran gives an overview of participatory learning, also called ‘the total health village’, a low cost and effective way to support and empower poor communities to define and work on their own solutions to problems. For more information...
The True and Reasonable Gospel
Jesus transforms people’s lives, and through their lives, the whole of society. Nicky Gumbel, developer of the Alpha Course, shares the story of how he came to believe in Christ, emphasizing the importance of evangelism today. For more information...
The Twelve Stones of the Korean Church
Celebrating the 140-year legacy of the Korean church, this session traced its incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global missionary force. Drawing from the biblical image of the 12 stones in Joshua 4, Korean church leaders...
The Two Thirds World Church
The Two-Thirds World Church and Evangelization What is God doing in the Two Thirds World Church?How can these churches be more effective in the following areas?What is the role of the Two Thirds World churches in the world today?In what ways can the...
The Unevangelized World
·Type: Maps ·Description: Unevangelized World ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Worldwide Perspectives (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape...
The Unevangelized World
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Missions Beyond Boundaries, a Nonresidential Strategy 1990 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Intro to Missions (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11...
The Unevangelized World (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Unevangelized World ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Worldwide Perspectives (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape...
The Uniqueness of Christ in a Postmodern World and the Challenge of World Religions
“So are you saying there’s such a thing as absolute truth?” the student confronts the pastor after his talk. “I don’t believe there is absolute truth. I think you can believe whatever you want to believe. All religions are the same, so...
The Urban Poor Majority – Raineer Chu
What kind of cities are we building for God? Ninety percent of the church is the urban poor, but the church is ill-equipped to truly hear their needs. The problem is not poverty but greed. The solution does not hinge on legislation but requires...