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Despite years of effort, Lausanne has yet to fully include children in the Church and in mission, advocates say
Leaders and advocates engaged in ministry with children lament the lack of focus on children at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4). While appreciating some expressions of interest in the younger generation, none of the key collaboration groups feature an intentional focus on including children in their strategizing, they say. In response, they wrote brief informational papers highlighting how children are affected by issues related to each of the 25 mission gaps La -
Egyptian professor calls on Lausanne 4 participants: 'It is time we restored the lost art of church discussions'
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Lausanne apology for speaker remarks on Israel-Gaza, dispensational eschatology risks stirring greater controversy
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Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world
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Pastor at Lausanne 4 challenges believers: 'don't preach morality, preach and live Christ' to those struggling with sexuality
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'We are called today to remember, to listen, to repent, and to seek justice', Latin American theologian tells Lausanne 4
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'Love, not fear should motivate us to care for creation', climate scientist says at Lausanne 4
A distinguished atmospheric scientist from Canada made an impassioned plea to the evangelical community to heed God’s word and take climate change seriously, when speaking about integrating science and faith at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism held in Incheon, Korea. However, it is not fear that motivates believers but love, she said. -
Lausanne edits Seoul Statement’s paragraphs on homosexuality, says there may be more ‘non-substantive changes’
After releasing the Seoul Statement just before the start of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization held in Incheon, Korea from September 22 to 28, the document’s editorial team adjusted two paragraphs that speak to the issue of the Church’s response to homosexuality. A spokesperson commented that more minor changes are possible. -
Christian 16-year-old girl in Pakistan kidnapped, forcibly converted
A 16-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan was forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim after he and two accomplices kidnapped her this month, her parents said. -
To prepare for revival, 'most fruitful thing we can do is ask forgiveness of each other', Brazilian missionary tells Lausanne 4
Repentance paves the way for revival, and one can prepare for it - but only God can make it happen, 5,000 delegates heard at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea on Sept. 23. Sarah Breuel, director of Revive Europe, chair of the 2016 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering, and co-leader with her husband René of a church plant in Rome, Italy, recalled marvelous revivals over the years, from Korea, to Wales, to the recent Asbury Revival. However, Breuel made it clear -
At Lausanne 4, Prof Kwabena offers an African perspective on the ministry of the Holy Spirit
“The spirit of God does what he wants to do across contexts in the world.” This is the message that Rev. Prof. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu of Ghana reminded the over 5,000 delegates that have gathered in Incheon, Korea for the fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4). -
'How much space do we give the Holy Spirit?' Bishop Hwa Yung asks at Lausanne 4, as he recalls East Malaysian revivals
Bishop Hwa Yung, Bishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church in Malaysia and a member of the International Board of the Lausanne Movement, shared stories of the Holy Spirit's transformation of communities and posed three crucial questions to attendees. He spoke during a morning plenary session on September 23 on “The power of the Holy Spirit” at the Fourth Lausanne Global Congress on World Evangelism in Incheon, Korea. -
Korea President asks for prayer for peace, justice and reunification with North Korea in greeting to Lausanne 4
In a greeting to participants of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism, President of South Korea Seok-yeol Yoon welcomed the 5,000 participants gathered in Incheon, highlighting the influence of Christianity on the East Asian nation over the past century and asking for prayer for peace and justice. The President's greeting was delivered by Yongho Sung, the First Vice Minister of Culture and Sports.
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