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Africa’s Acceleration of Global Bible Translation
Michel Kenmogne highlights Africa’s vital role in accelerating Bible translation and tackling Bible poverty. He traces the history of Bible translation, revealing how concerted global efforts and new technology have dramatically reduced the number...
Bees and Flies: A Call to See the Beauty in the Global Church
Michael Oh passionately calls for global unity among evangelicals to fulfill the Great Commission. He stresses the beauty and necessity of collective action to make disciples of all nations, warning that 86% of Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims may...
Bold Proclamation: Sharing the Gospel with the Nations
Ronaldo Lidorio unpacks the spread of the gospel through five powerful waves from the book of Acts, demonstrating the unstoppable advance of Christ’s reign despite opposition. Lidorio calls for bold theological, missiological, and personal...
Bold Proclamation: Sharing the Gospel with the Nations
Ronaldo Lidorio unpacks the spread of the gospel through five powerful waves from the book of Acts, demonstrating the unstoppable advance of Christ’s reign despite opposition. Lidorio calls for bold theological, missiological, and personal...
Building Bridges Across Generations
The panel emphasizes the vital role of intergenerational discipleship in advancing God’s mission. Speakers share their experiences of fostering collaboration between older and younger leaders. They highlight the power of mutual vulnerability,...
Commissioning the Younger Leaders Gathering 2026 Team
Nana Yaw Ofei Awuku introduces the planning team for the 2026 Younger Leaders Gathering (YLG), highlighting Lausanne’s intergenerational investment in raising new leaders. The team, representing diverse nations, is commissioned through prayer led...
Confronting Division: Pursuing Unity Through the Spirit
Anne Zaki reflects on the early church's struggle with division as seen in Acts 15 and the first church council. She calls the church to confront theological and cultural divides with courage and humility, warning against the dangers of silence in...
Confronting Division: Pursuing Unity Through the Spirit
Anne Zaki reflects on the early church’s struggle with division as seen in Acts 15 and the first church council. She calls the church to confront theological and cultural divides with courage and humility, warning against the dangers of silence in...
Courageous Faith: Sharing Christ Amidst Persecution
Patrick Fung reflects on how persecution has historically advanced the mission of the church. Drawing from Acts 8:1-4 and Acts 11:19-26, Fung highlights the boldness of early believers who, though scattered by persecution, spread the Gospel wherever...
Declare and Display: Collaborative Action for Christ’s Mission
In his opening address at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Michael Oh calls the global church to collaborative action in obeying the Great Commission. Reflecting on the legacy of Ralph Winter’s 1974 challenge to reach unreached people groups, Oh...
Empowered for Mission: The Vital Role of the Holy Spirit
Femi Adeleye’s stirring message at the Fourth Lausanne Congress reminds us of the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in global missions. Drawing from the book of Acts, he highlights how no mission—whether local, regional, or global—can...
Empowered for Mission: The Vital Role of the Holy Spirit
Dr. Femi Adeleye’s stirring message at the Fourth Lausanne Congress reminds us of the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in global missions. Drawing from the book of Acts, he highlights how no mission—whether local, regional, or global—can...
Empowering Every Believer for Global Mission
Bishop Efraim Tendero challenges the global church to reform by empowering every believer to take an active role in ministry, moving away from a clergy-dominated model. He draws inspiration from the early church, where all believers were engaged in...
Engaging and Equipping Gen Z for Missional Living
Denise-Margaret Thompson highlights the urgent need to engage and disciple Generation Z into a missional lifestyle to fulfill the Great Commission. She addresses the unique challenges Gen Z faces, such as mental health struggles, spiritual hunger,...
Faith and the Future of Creation
Katharine Hayhoe explores the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship, highlighting the biblical call for Christians to care for God’s creation. Drawing from her background as both a scientist and a Christian, she emphasizes the...
Faith in Action: Stories from the Workplace
Speakers share how they actively integrate faith into their work. Samson from Benin explains how he maintains integrity in banking despite external pressures. Joseph from Puerto Rico describes starting a business that supports missions while using...
Feeding the 5,000
The South Korean Church Hosts the Global Church The Bible has much to say about food and God’s mission. A deliberate decision was made to provide no disposable paper cups. Instead, participant Welcome Kits include a tumbler and a cup made of...
Finishing the Task: A Call to Global Mission
Rick Warren shares a compelling vision for how the church can contribute to global gospel proclamation and fulfill the Great Commission. He urges believers to seek mentors, models, partners, and friends to help finish strong. Warren emphasizes...
God on the Move in South Africa
Fruit from the Fourth Lausanne Congress Inspiring a Denomination with a Vision for Mission Sophia Roman – Assemblies of God Theological Education Accelerating the Great Commission Thinking Louie Naidoo – South African Theological Seminary (SATS)...
Highlights from the Fourth Lausanne Congress
Together, the Congress participants in Incheon, South Korea engaged in vital conversations around God’s mission, our obedience to Jesus’ Great Commission, and the church’s calling in today’s rapidly changing world. The Congress theme –...
Holy Ground: Living Out Faith in the Workplace
Julia Garschagen offers a compelling message on the sacredness of work, drawing from stories in Acts to illustrate how early Christians integrated their faith into their professions. From Paul and Silas to Lydia and Aquila, she shows how workplaces...
Latin America: From Mission Field to Mission Force
Alan Matamoros traces Latin America’s transformation from a mission field to a mission force, highlighting the region’s unique contributions to global missions. With the evangelical population growing to 27%, Latin America has emerged as a...
Lessons From the Book of Acts | Fourth Lausanne Congress
Explore the Book of Acts with Bible teachers Anne Zaki, Ronaldo Lidorio, Femi Adeleye, Patrick Fung, Philip Ryken, and Julia Garschagen. For more information go to Lessons From the Book of Acts on the Lausanne Movement youtube channel. The above...
Looking Ahead: Global Collaboration for the Great Commission
Michael Oh delivers an inspiring address on the future of global missions, emphasizing the necessity of strategic collaboration and digital engagement. Reflecting on 50 years of Lausanne’s history, Oh highlights the movement’s ongoing call to...
Persecution and Resilience
Gideon Para-Mallam and Rev. Riyadh shine a light on the severe persecution facing Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Para-Mallam reports that over 16,000 Christians were killed, and 12,499 kidnapped in Sub-Saharan Africa over...
Persecution and the Power of the Gospel in India
Babu Varghese delivers a powerful and sobering message on the increasing persecution faced by Christians in India today. He highlights the systemic and dangerous attacks against believers, ranging from physical violence to economic oppression, where...
Persecution is Not the End of the Story
Farshid Fathi and Sara Akhavan share powerful testimonies of the remarkable growth and perseverance of the church in Iran despite intense persecution. Fathi recounts the explosive expansion of the Iranian church, which grew from just 500...
Praying for Reconciliation in the Korean Peninsula
Byung-yeon Kim urges global Christians to intercede for North Korea, providing an overview of the country’s political, economic, and humanitarian crises. He explains how political oppression and ideological control have devastated the nation, with...
Reconciliation in Times of Conflict: Stories of Hope
This panel focuses on reconciliation and peace-building amid suffering and conflict. Ivan Rusyn shares his experiences from Ukraine, emphasizing “theology of a hug,” where presence and compassion help ease suffering in war. He highlights the...
Restoring Biblical Sexuality
Vaughan Roberts addresses the biblical understanding of sex and sexuality, exploring it through the lens of creation, fall, and redemption. He explains how God’s original design for human relationships has been distorted by sin, leading to...