Society & Culture

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  [Interview] ‘We wouldn’t have to connect proclamation & social action, if we hadn't separated them in the first place,’ says Chris Wright

  By Timothy Goropevsek Asia Europe 2 months ago

  As more than 5,000 Christian leaders from more than 200 countries and territories gathered in Incheon, Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, Christian Daily International sat down with Chris Wright to talk about the theological dynamics that have influenced Lausanne over the past 50 years. Talking about his journey to becoming the chief architect of the 2010 Cape Town Commitment, Wright also highlights what he considers to be key issues for the Church today, and what he

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  'Gen Z desires collaborative workspaces, mentorship, authenticity & transparency', Caribbean leader highlights

  By Diario Cristiano Asia Caribbean

  2 months ago

  During the morning of Tuesday, September 24 at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea, Denise-Margaret Thompson spoke about the unique challenges and opportunities that this Generation Z brings. The Trinidad and Tobago native highlighted their immersion in the digital world, their concern for social justice and climate change, their hunger for authenticity and community, and their resistance to organized religion.

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  Despite years of effort, Lausanne has yet to fully include children in the Church and in mission, advocates say

  By Rebecca Goropevsek Asia

  2 months ago

  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

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  Pastor at Lausanne 4 challenges believers: 'don't preach morality, preach and live Christ' to those struggling with sexuality

  By CDI Staff Asia Europe

  2 months ago

  The last issue of the Monday evening session at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Seoul, spoke about the challenge the sexual revolution has raised for the global Church, especially in the West but increasingly also in other regions of the world. Aside from a biblical perspective, the speaker reminded participants of the importance of being pastoral and Christ-like towards those who struggle with their sexuality.