About the Lausanne Movement

The story of Lausanne begins with Rev. Billy Graham. A powerful preacher, Graham quickly rose to prominence in the 1940’s and 50’s to become America’s foremost evangelist. As he began preaching...
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Lausanne 1974

The International Congress on World Evangelization was held in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1974. The gathering was called by a committee headed by Rev. Billy Graham and drew more than 2,300 evangelical...
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Manila 1989

Lausanne II in Manila has played a significant role in a movement which stands for completing the task of world evangelization, for cooperation in that cause and for networking between evangelical...
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2004 Forum

The 2004 Forum for World Evangelization was held September 29 - October 5. It brought together more than 1,500 Christian leaders from around the world to focus on the task of global evangelism. The...
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Lausanne Blog (27 November 2009)

Most of us want to be in partnerships and like the idea of it. It may have worked well for us in the past, and may still be a significant portion of our work. However, the pressing question for us is, are the partnerships liberating for...
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Lausanne Blog (25 November 2009)

When God called me to begin serving with Word Made Flesh (WMF), I made my first visit to Romania. It was my first trip outside of Peru, and I spoke almost no English. I spent long hours, daily, speaking to God in Spanish. I saw many things, so many realities that not only filled my heart, but that also set my...
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Lausanne Connecting Point - November 2009

Join the conversation on what it means to be in partnership with one another and on what Jesus said about poverty and prosperity. Also, join with leaders around the world as we study the book of Ephesians in preparation for Cape Town 2010.
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Lausanne Connecting Point - October 2009

Read why leaders across the continent of Africa are excited about hosting Cape Town 2010 and learn how you can Join the Global Conversation and also get connected to The Lausanne Movement on Facebook.
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Cape Town 2010 Countdown Begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Exactly one year from now Cape Town, South Africa will host
The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. Cape Town 2010 (16-25
October) will draw 4,000 evangelical leaders and influencers from 200 nations,...
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The Lausanne Covenant

We, members of the Church of Jesus Christ, from more than 150 nations, participants in the International Congress on World Evangelization at Lausanne, praise God for his great salvation and rejoice in the fellowship he has given us...
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The Manila Manifesto

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THE TWENTY-ONE AFFIRMATIONS
of the Manila Manifesto
1.We affirm our continuing commitment to the Lausanne Covenant as the basis...
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Ephesians Study Plan

God has led us to focus on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as part of Cape Town 2010 (CT2010). We request all leadership, staff, volunteers and participants to linger with the book of Ephesians in the year leading up to the Congress....
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Cape Town 2010 Recommended Books

Read to get prepared - as participants onsite, or in the Lausanne Global Conversation or through the GlobaLink. Speakers' books, other recommended books, and Didasko Files may be purchased online from...
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