Step 4
Persecution and Faithful Witness
“The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church.” – Tertullian
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.
Persecution and Faithful Witness
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
Collaborative Action
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:
- Process what is currently happening in the world
- Discern what should be happening
- Prayerfully seek to close these ‘Great Commission gaps’
- Commit to a process of collaborative action through organic teams that will be launched beyond the congress.
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.
State of The Great Commission Report
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
Interact & Engage
Workshop: Serving the Persecuted Church
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)
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Book: The Lausanne Legacy
Discover Lausanne’s Landmarks in Global Mission
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
