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Hope for the Church through Global Partnerships
How can the church integrate its global and incarnational mission in a world that is both plural and singular, accessible and inaccessible? Professor Martine Audeoud (Cote d’Ivoire) presents global partnerships through three biblical examples,...
Hope for the Most Vulnerable
Patrick McDonald The issues that face children today are not only their problems, but ours. Patrick Mcdonald speaks on behalf of vulnerable children, emphasizing their importance to God. The responsibility for the mentoring and nourishment of...
Hope is Not a Dream
Is hope just wishful thinking—or something far more certain? In this rich theological reflection, Michael Horton challenges popular ideas of hope as fantasy or blind optimism. Drawing from Scripture, he shows how biblical hope is grounded in God’s...
Hospitality Without Return
Welcoming Afghan Refugees ‘Unto the Lord’ In many countries around the world, migration has become a major topic in politics and the news. By the end of April 2025, there were around 42.7 million refugees worldwide.1 Among these are almost six...
How and Why We’re Here
Michael Oh, Global Executive Director / CEO of the Lausanne Movement, provides a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the 2016 Younger Leaders Gathering and reaffirms the passions and Spirit-led gifts that brought each of the participants to...
How are You Serving Those Living Under the Line? (Missio Nexus)
There are 1.4 billion people living in extreme poverty. What does that really mean? Take a moment to understand extreme poverty a bit more clearly and get a sense for where it is impacting the most people. Then decide what you are going to do about...
How Can I Give?
Generosity is an obedience issue for both the rich and the poor. So how can we give? Bishop Hunnington (Uganda) facilitates this panel discussion with Zekai Tanyar (Turkey), speaking on collaboration between givers and receivers, Rob Martin on unity...
How CEOs Live Out their Faith in the Workplace
In this panel discussion, Bob Doll asks four CEOs about the impact of faith in their corporate sectors. Bob speaks with Barry Rowan, Delphine Fanfon, Johanna Zeilstra, and Henry Kaestner. For more information go to How CEOs Live Out their Faith in...
How CEOs Live Out their Faith in the Workplace
In this panel discussion, Bob Doll (Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist, Nuveen Asset Management) asks four CEOs about the impact of their faith in their corporate sectors. Bob speaks with Barry Rowan (EVP and CFO of Gogo, the...
How Do You Reach Cities? – Tim Keller
How do you reach cities? Urban areas are fundamentally different from suburban or rural areas, but most churches are indigenous to non-urban areas. The gospel will reach urban areas only by churches that are contextualized for an urban environment...
How Family Care Best Supports Vulnerable Children
We Can Change Our Giving to Influence the Next Generation for Christ The research is clear—the best place for a child to grow is in the care of a loving family. But tragically, that’s not the reality for the 5–8 million children worldwide who live...
How India Leaders Make Ministry Decisions (Missio Nexus)
Much of the time we do not think intentionally about how we make decisions in our ministry efforts. This is even truer cross-culturally. If you are an Indian leader, this Missiographic will hopefully provide some perspective on dynamics of decision...
How is Prosperity Theology Penetrating the Theology and Practice of Mainline Churches?
José Daniel Salinas Have you ever wondered why John the Baptist has not been the favorite saint of Prosperity Theology (PT) preachers? John the Baptist’s gospel: Commit yourself to God, serve God unconditionally, and get beheaded. In PT’s...
How Many Have the Bible in Print?
·Type: Maps ·Description: Countries with the Bible in Print ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Operation World (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape &middo...
How Many Have the Bible in Print? (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Countries with the Bible in Print ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Operation World (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape &middo...
How Many People Groups Have Not Heard the Good News?
·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...
How many People Groups have not Heard the Gospel?
·Type: Maps ·Description: People groups that have not heard the gospel ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Operation World (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
How many People Groups have not Heard the Gospel? (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: People groups that have not heard the gospel ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Operation World (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God
How Prayer Shapes Global Mission: A Call to Prayer and the Need for a Fresh Move of God with Sarah Plummer How can a deeper commitment to prayer transform global missions and our personal faith journeys? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement...
How Resilient Disciples Are Formed and Why It Matters for Mission
What if making disciples isn’t about running programs… but sharing your life? And what if mission doesn’t start with strategy… but with resilient disciples formed through ordinary rhythms of church life? Rick Hill unpacks: How Jesus formed disciples...
How to Build a Generation of Leaders
Jane Overstreet (USA), of Development Associates International, summarizes the challenges that exist for leadership development. For more information go to How to Build a Generation of Leaders on the Lausanne Movement website. The above link opens...
How to Build a Generation of Leaders - Christlike Leadership
Branko Bjelajac – Showing Christlike leadership means to be a servant leader. Christian leaders should invest their lives more in developing people than in building structures and organisations. For more information go to How to Build a Generation...
How to Build a Generation of Leaders - Summary
Jane Overstreet (USA), of Development Associates International, summarizes the challenges that exist for leadership development. For more information go to How to Build a Generation of Leaders - Summary on the Lausanne Movement website. The above...
How to Build a Generation of Leaders – Christlike Leadership
Branko Bjelajac – Showing Christlike leadership means to be a servant leader. Christian leaders should invest their lives more in developing people than in building structures and organisations. For more information go to How to Build a Generation...
How to Build a Generation of Leaders – Jane Overstreet
Many of those in Christian leadership are not reflecting Christlike qualities. The video shows Idi Amin, the former president of Uganda, and his harsh leadership style. For more information go to How to Build a Generation of Leaders on the Lausanne...
How to use Audio Visual Resources (GRN)
1: Sharing the Gospel made easy! This article gives an introduction to some of the many different ways these resources can be used. Adult ministry Primary evangelism Basic Discipling Training in evangelism Training and equipping village pastors ...
How would Jesus Build These Products?
Transforming Workplace Ministry in Silicon Valley This article by Job Naibei is about ‘Andy’, who is in digital technology. Andy considers his work as a rare opportunity to give a Christ-centred approach in any design making process and putting...
Hubei - Christian Percentage of County/City
· Type: Maps · Map Date: 2018 · Data Source: Asia Harvest; county/city areas © OpenStreetMap contributors, http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Data available under the Open Database License · Partn...
Hui (Prayercast)
In the mid-1800s, one million Hui were massacred in Yunnan. And although China is still increasing pressure on Muslims and Christians today, the Hui are now left mostly alone. Jesus sees, loves, and continues to passionately pursue them. But the...