Church & Missions

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  'We are called today to remember, to listen, to repent, and to seek justice', Latin American theologian tells Lausanne 4

  By Diario Cristiano Asia Latin America 2 months ago

  Theologian, missiologist and educator Ruth Padilla DeBorst led the last presentation on the second day of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. Representing Latin America, the Costa Rica-based Argentinean began her message by quoting John 20:20-21 as the last words of Jesus to his disciples. From there she gave a historical, social and economic account of what was happening in the world at the time when the Lord was on earth, to begin to ask in what capacity Jesus was sent into t

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  'Love, not fear should motivate us to care for creation', climate scientist says at Lausanne 4

  By Chris Eyte Asia US & Canada

  2 months ago

  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.

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  Lausanne edits Seoul Statement’s paragraphs on homosexuality, says there may be more ‘non-substantive changes’

  By Timothy Goropevsek Asia

  2 months ago

  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.

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  The micro-shift that could be a gear changer for your church

  By Mike Frost Oceania

  2 months ago

  We recite in the creeds that we are one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. We view these marks as adjectives, what the church is. But what if we look at them as more dynamic adverbs, what the church is becoming? It could be a positive gear change for the church.