Once-in-a-generation Lausanne Congress gathers for fourth time

Milla Ling-Davies  |  Features
Date posted:  20 Sep 2024
Share Add       
Once-in-a-generation Lausanne Congress gathers for fourth time

Justin Schell

In a magnificent display of unity, over 5,000 Christians from across 202 countries and territories gather in Seoul, South Korea this September. Together they will pray, listen, and discuss how Christians across the world can fulfil Jesus’ command in Matthew 28 to ‘go and make disciples of all nations’.

This ‘once in a generation’ event is run by the Lausanne Movement, which exists to mobilise Christians to collaborate in order to fulfil the Great Commission. This gathering, their fourth Congress, is only the fourth time such meeting has taken place since the movement was formed in 1974.

The movement takes its name from the Swiss city of Lausanne, where the first Congress for world evangelisation was held, driven by renowned figures such as the US evangelist Billy Graham and the British theologian John Stott.

Share
< Previous article| Features| Next article >
Read more articles on:   interview  /  evangelism  /  unity  /  worldwide mission
Read more articles by Milla Ling-Davies >>
World
Iran: Christians on hunger strike

Iran: Christians on hunger strike

Three Christians in the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran have staged hunger strikes in recent months to protest against …

UK & Ireland
Franklin Graham UK tour prompts support – and caveats

Franklin Graham UK tour prompts support – and caveats

American missionary Franklin Graham, son of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, is bringing his evangelistic tour to the ExCel venue London …

Subscribe

Enjoy our monthly paper and full online access from just £18/year

Find out more

About en

Our vision, values and history

Read more