Headlines
Homeschooling continues to increase across the US post-pandemic: report
Egyptian archeologists discover fortress, sword possibly from Pharaoh during Exodus period
Top Christian doctor questions timing of assisted dying bill for UK, highlights urgent need to improve end of life care
'Trump Bible' seems only version to fulfill Oklahoma official's specific requirements for classroom Bibles
Fulani herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria
Herdsmen kill Christians in northern and central Nigeria
Opinion
Making biblical sense of climate crises and creation care
Hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, floods, fires, and extreme temperatures are ravishing the nations. How are we to understand these phenomena biblically and what should our response be as followers of Jesus? Dr Rachel Mash has some answers.
Viewing salvation through a different lens—some implications for discipleship
We can have strong underlying assumptions about how we think about salvation. Western theological tradition has developed and often emphasized a legal concept, but the biblical narrative is rich in another perspective—relationship. Whichever lens we view salvation through can dramatically affect our life in Christ.
Listening to Indigenous Voices in World Christianity: Conversing with Kaitlin Curtice
What does it mean to be a Christian of indigenous heritage living in under a dominant settler colonial Christianity operating under the influence of empire? It is easy to appeal to a so-called biblical worldview and claim issues do not exist, but refusing to see the contextual nature of Scripture and World Christianity merely amplifies problems.
Regional Highlights
Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & CanadaLausanne 4 hears about God's transformation in Latin America: from mission field to mission force
During the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea last week, Costa Rican missionary Allan Matamoros presented the changes that have been emerging among evangelicals in Latin America. He spoke about how God is transforming Latin America from a mission field to a missionary sending region that reaches out into the world.
Lausanne invites feedback to Seoul Statement, Theology Working Group & leadership to 'discern the process forward'
Pastor at Lausanne 4 challenges believers: 'don't preach morality, preach and live Christ' to those struggling with sexuality
Fulanis in Nigeria kill more Christians than Boko Haram, ISWAP, report says
The Great Commission will be fulfilled, Lausanne delegates hear, but ambassadors for Christ are needed in cities as the world’s population grows
Speaking at Lausanne 4 about Asia, Academic says 'Church not called to create unity, but rather preserve & nurture it'
Discipleship not conversion is the aim of the Great Commission, Australian pastor reminds Lausanne Congress
'Love, not fear should motivate us to care for creation', climate scientist says at Lausanne 4
At Lausanne 4, Prof Kwabena offers an African perspective on the ministry of the Holy Spirit
Features
87% of Young Lausanne Leaders looking for theological education - Nana Yaw of YLGen says
An overwhelming majority of Young Lausanne leaders from the Majority World are looking for theological education opportunities. Nana Yaw Offei Awuku, the Global Associate Director for Generations - a gathering of young leaders hosted by Lausanne - said 87% of the members requested a theological education directory.
[Book review] Christian Worldview & Transformation: Spirituality, Reason & Social Order
[Book review] Adoption Through the Rearview Mirror: Learning from stories of heartbreak and hope
[Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'
[Interview] ‘We wouldn’t have to connect proclamation & social action, if we hadn't separated them in the first place,’ says Chris Wright
New survey says only 35% of Evangelicals think they're ready to share biblical truths
'Persecution never kills the Church, but a compromised gospel will,' Patrick Fung tells Lausanne 4
Despite years of effort, Lausanne has yet to fully include children in the Church and in mission, advocates say
Generation Z values deep friendship and long-term, reliable church leaders, according to Lausanne 4 panel
Attempt in Indonesia to ban church’s worship ends in apology
‘Hate speech’ removed from hate crime bill in Ireland
Christian woman in Iran suffering in custody, relatives say
Persecution of Christians spotlighted at Lausanne 4: believers need a 'united, biblical response'
Kenyan MP drafts law that restricts student evangelism, criminalizes unregistered fellowship
Senior Lausanne figure calls on leadership to publicly acknowledge anguish of Palestinians intensified by apology
'We are called today to remember, to listen, to repent, and to seek justice', Latin American theologian tells Lausanne 4
Police in UK compensate preacher for unlawful arrest, jailing
Workplaces offer a 'holy ground' for 'work priests' to witness for Jesus, Bible expositor tells Lausanne 4
Child safety experts put pressure on Australian gov't, tech sector to stop online child exploitation, say churches 'play a critical role'
President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights supports Israel's right to defend itself
A compelling rationale for why Christians should engage at the United Nations
The micro-shift that could be a gear changer for your church
Learning from scripture and China to build God's shalom as exiles in even restrictive contexts
The polycentric global church
Using cultural advantage to accelerate missions