Church & Missions

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  Listening to Indigenous Voices in World Christianity: Conversing with Kaitlin Curtice

  By Todd M. Johnson and Ph.D US & Canada 2 months ago

  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. Dr Todd Johnson says that it is beyond time that we learn to listen to indigenous voices so that we might gain insights into our biblical faith that we

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  A compelling rationale for why Christians should engage at the United Nations

  By Janet Epp Buckingham

  2 months ago

  Why bother with the UN? Contrary to conspiracy theorists, representatives of World Christianity can have a positive influence on global politics in such a way that helps churches flourish and the gospel spread as a blessing to all nations. In this opinion, the Director of the World Evangelical Alliance Office to the United Nations in Geneva gives us a behind the scenes view of how we can influence the UN to better appreciate the role of faith in society.

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  Behind the scenes interview: How Lausanne 4 prepared collaboration sessions to address gaps in Great Commission

  By Timothy Goropevsek Asia

  2 months ago

  A key theme of the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea was collaboration. Participants were encouraged to commit to working together more intentionally with those who share the same concerns. Christian Daily International sat down with Ann Chow who together with David Benson co-designed the process that would steer 5,400 participants towards greater collaboration.

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  87% of Young Lausanne Leaders looking for theological education - Nana Yaw of YLGen says

  By Ken Kagicha Africa Asia

  2 months ago

  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.