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Early Christians in the book of Acts faced fierce opposition, but their response might surprise us. Instead of trembling in fear, they saw persecution as an opportunity to demonstrate the reality and power of their faith. Witnessing their unwavering courage in the face of adversity became a powerful testimony, drawing others to the message of Christ. While we may naturally seek comfort and safety, this biblical perspective reminds us that hardship can also be a catalyst for faith.
‘Love calls for solidarity. Loving one another includes especially caring for those who are persecuted and in prison for their faith and witness. If one part of the body suffers, all parts suffer with it.’ – The Cape Town Commitment
How Can Spiritual Leprosy Be Healed?
The soil of Manipur has turned black with the ashes of thousands of burnt down churches and homes.
Testimonies from Eastern Congo
Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan and gain a fresh perspective on persecution in the New Testament. Understand how early Christians viewed challenges not as hindrances but as opportunities to advance the gospel. Learn from their response of prayer, perseverance, and bold witnessing, transforming trials into triumphs for God’s kingdom. This devotional plan redefines the concept of persecution, encouraging a proactive and empowered approach to faith.
Join us in praying for a country on the Open Doors World Watch List. This prayer guide uses Lausanne’s fourfold vision for the church as a framework to invite guided prayer for specific areas of the world, church, and broader society.
Every afternoon of the congress, you as a congress participant will be invited to engage in Collaborate sessions. These sessions are designed to help you:
Here are some resources to help you better prepare you for the Collaborate sessions.
The State of the Great Commission brings together the best global data and key strategic thinkers to understand where the greatest gaps and opportunities are for the Great Commission’s fulfilment.
At different steps on our Journey to the Congress, we will be releasing sections of the State of the Great Commission Report for you to read and engage with. The report’s findings urge us to ask critical questions about the state of global mission and the future direction of our evangelical efforts
As Scripture teaches, all humans are made in the image of God. Yet, globally, not all humans are treated equally. With an increas-ing consciousness of discrimination, the world and the church continue to ask, ‘What is fair and just?’
The following section explores the context shifts in global justice including poverty, persecution, women, marginalized, human rights, slavery,and corruption.
Every Wednesday GMT | 1:00 pm Seoul | 10:00 pm
The World Watch List is an annual ranking published by Open Doors, highlighting the top 50 countries where Christians face the most severe persecution. It assesses levels of violence and restrictions on religious freedom, serving as a key resource for understanding global patterns of religious persecution.
The Voice of the Martyrs presents Imprisoned for Christ – a virtual event where you’ll meet three Christian workers who were imprisoned for their faith. This special event is free and now available on demand, so you can access it at a date and time that works best for you.
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In our increasingly interconnected world, the plight of the persecuted church cannot be overlooked. Whether you have first-hand experience or have never had contact with someone facing persecution, our workshop ‘Serving the Persecuted Church’ is designed to help inform, educate and empower all to better serve God’s church facing persecution for their testimony in Jesus.
29 February | 1:00 PM (GMT) View this event in your timezone Zoom Link Add to Your Calendar
We recommend a keynote book which collects the three major documents of the Lausanne Movement into one volume. It includes The Lausanne Covenant, The Manila Manifesto, and The Cape Town Commitment together with the closing addresses of each global congress.
Majority World: Receive this book as a gift, with 14 other Lausanne-linked ebooks through e-Books for the Global Church
UK, Europe, and Oceania: Purchase the physical book with a free ebook at churchbooks.co.uk
North America: Purchase the physical book with a free ebook at goodread.store
