Lausanne 4

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Servant Leadership: Leading Like Christ
Philip Ryken delivers a compelling message on the importance of servant leadership, inspired by the example of Jesus Christ. He calls participants to embrace humility, simplicity, and integrity in their leadership, reminding us that Christ led by...

Sharing Stories of the Fruit of Lausanne
This session highlights personal testimonies of individuals whose lives are impacted by the Lausanne Movement. Ramez Attala reflects on his experience at Lausanne 1974, where his encounters with church leaders shape his faith and leadership. Ian De...

The Asian Church: A Beacon of Global Mission
Eun Ah Cho explores the role of the Asian church in global missions, focusing on Korea’s church growth and its missionary movements. Highlighting early Bible translation efforts that aided literacy and spiritual growth, Cho underscores Korea’s...

The Legacy and Future of the Lausanne Movement
Former Lausanne leaders share their reflections on the legacy of the Lausanne Movement and its impact on global missions. Doug Birdsall opens the discussion, highlighting Billy Graham’s surprise at the movement’s growth and lasting influence....

The Power of Collaborative Action
Jurie Kriel and Jiyoung Yoo explore the power of collaborative action in advancing the Great Commission. Highlighting the immense challenges faced by the global church, they emphasize that no individual, church, or organization can solve these...

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...

Transforming Cities and Workplaces for Christ
Mac Pier, Mark V, and Sona Kazanjian emphasized the critical role of cities and workplaces in spreading the gospel. Drawing on biblical examples of ordinary workers as carriers of God’s message, they shared success stories from Chennai, India, and...