Pre-Congress Calls

How To be missional in your space

• Date: 17 January 2024
• Time: GMT | 02:00 – 03:30 PM
• Facilitated by London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)

Congress participants engaged in this interactive workshop led by LICC as they explored how to be missional in everyday spaces.

Serving the Persecuted Church

• Date: 29 February 2024
• Time: 01:00 PM GMT

In our increasingly interconnected world, the plight of the persecuted church cannot be overlooked. Whether you have had first-hand experience or have never had contact with someone facing persecution, our workshop ‘Serving the Persecuted Church’ helped inform, educate, and empower all to better serve God’s church facing persecution for their testimony in Jesus.

24-7 Prayer Launch

• Date: 20 March 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM GMT

Launching the journey to the Fourth Congress, the global church came together as we launched a 24/7 prayer initiative for world mission. Participants connected with one another, prayed with other participants from around the world, and sought God’s guidance and blessing together. Let’s continue praying for God’s global mission!

Collaborative Action Workshop 1 (Foundations of Collaborative Action)

• Date: April 9 2024
• Time: 14:00 PM GMT
• Facilitated by Vision Synergy

The session, led by Michael Kasper and Daniel Dow, features insights on the significance of unity and collaboration among God’s people, with contributions from various global participants. 

Insights on collaboration are shared, including a discussion on the benefits and barriers to collaboration, as well as overcoming fears associated with collaborative efforts.

State of the Great Commission Report Launch

• Date: 23 April 2024
• Time: 01:00 PM GMT

In this important milestone in our journey towards accelerating global mission together, Dr. Matthew Niermann, director of the State of the Great Commission Report, expertly presented highlights of the report, offering insights into the current landscape of world evangelization and the strategic paths forward. Together we explored the depths of our calling and the breadth of our impact in God’s global mission.

Proclamation Evangelism Workshop

• Date: 23 May 2024
• Time: 01:00 PM GMT

Are large-scale evangelistic gatherings a thing of the past? Is proclamation evangelism dead?

On 23 May we listened to Dr. Desmond Henry and Blair Carlson, who shared innovative strategies for a new era of evangelism. This workshop targets those passionate about spreading the Gospel more effectively and is designed to inspire and equip the church to breathe new life into evangelism efforts in their local contexts.

Collaborative Action Workshop 2 (The process of collaborative action)

• Date: June 11, 2024
• Time: 04:00 AM GMT

In this second of three workshops on Collaborative Action, we examined how collaborative initiatives get launched using a three-stage process. We also explored how to build trust, identify stakeholders, and create a shared vision. Finally the workshop explored a tool you can use when engaging with potential collaboration partners. If you are thinking about collaboration or are already in the middle of it, engaging in this workshop will provide you with helpful tips and tools to strengthen your collaboration.

Collaborative Action Workshop 3 (Art and Practice of Collaborative Leadership)

• Date: September 6, 2024
• Time: 02:00 AM GMT

In the third of three collaborative action workshops, we explored the art and practice of collaborative leadership. We discussed and interacted around the biblical calling of a collaborative leader as well as the crucial roles, functions, and values of such leadership. We also examined the differences between collaborative and hierarchical (organizational) approaches to leadership. Leaders left with a clearer understanding of the role and practice of collaborative leadership and how they could best contribute to a collaborative action team.

onsite participant orientation: Arrive with Confidence

• Date: 12 June 2024
• Time: 4:00 & 12:00 GMT

Catch up on essential information for onsite participants and receive tips on travel, accommodation, and general support to ensure a smooth and confident arrival at the Congress.

Onsite Congress Participant Orientation: Collaboration, Networking, and the Congress Programme

• Date: 17 July 2024
• Time: 04:00 and 12:00 GMT

This session provides an in-depth look at the Congress programme, along with valuable insights into networking and collaboration opportunities for onsite participants. This is the recording of the 12:00 GMT call held on 17 July 2024.

ONSITE PARTICIPANT CALL: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CONGRESS EXPERIENCE

• Date: 28 August 2024
• Time: 04:00 and 12:00 GMT

Watch this recorded session to learn how to make the most of your Congress experience. Discover the various non-plenary activities available, such as the Digital Discovery Center, prayer sessions, and storytelling booths, and find out how to take advantage of every opportunity offered. This is a recording of the 4:00 GMT call held on August 28, 2024.

Congress VX Participant Orientation: Collaboration, Networking and the Congress Programme

• Date: 18 July 2024
• Time: 04:00 & 12:00 GMT

This session offers an overview of the Congress Virtual Experience (VX) and provides valuable insights on networking and collaborating as a virtual participant of the Fourth Lausanne Congress. This is the recording of the 12:00 GMT call held on 18 July 2024.

VX PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CONGRESS EXPERIENCE

• Date: 29 August 2024
• Time: 04:00 & 12:00 GMT

Watch this recorded session to learn how to maximize your Congress experience as a VX Participant. Discover ways to engage meaningfully in plenary sessions, participate in collaborative discussions, and hear the latest updates about the VX Lounge. This is a recording of the 4:00 GMT call held on August 29, 2024.