The Lausanne Library

Most Lausanne Library titles are available from bookstores and from online retailers, in hard copy and as ebooks. The collection also includes free downloads. 

Christ Our Reconciler

The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization drew evangelical leaders from 198 nations. Our purpose? To work to discern the Holy Spirit's priorities for the Church. This book offers robust realism, grounded in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Receive it as a gift from the global Church to your national Church, and local congregation: to stimulate strategic planning, expand vision, and stir new passion for Christ and his world. Published May 2012 / October 2012 North America  (IVP / The Lausanne Library) 

(From Oct. 2012)

The Cape Town Commitment

This Confession of Faith and Call to Action merits wide reading, as the voice of evangelical leaders from 198 nations, seeking to hear, and respond to, what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church. (Hendrickson Publishers / Lausanne Library)

Cape Town Commitment Study Guide

By Rose Dowsett. This study guide is designed for use personally or in groups. It walks through each section with questions to stimulate minds and hearts. Designed for use by church fellowships, workplace fellowships or campus fellowships. Contains complete CTC text. Published January 2013. (Hendrickson Publishers / Lausanne Library

Bibliographic Resources for the Cape Town Commitment

Compiled by Darrell Bock (Dallas Theological Seminary), Evvy Campbell (Wheaton College Graduate School) and a global team of contributors. This annotated bibliography encompasses the complete Confession of Faith and Call to Action. Designed for graduate students working towards Masters degrees and doctoral theses. 112 pages. Available for free download beginning June 1, 2012.

Cape Town Commitment Churches Curriculum

Compiled by Sara Singleton and Matt Ristuccia. A10-session course, with integrated video for adult Sunday Schools or other groups. Contains DVD. Published January 2013. (Hendrickson Publishers/Lausanne Library)

Cape Town Commitment Women's Curriculum

By Phyllis Bennett. Crafted in workbook format for a combination of group / personal study. This 12-session study takes users into the scriptures behind the CTC sections. Five-day studies, designed for a combination of individual and group use. Publishing date to be advised.

The Didasko Files

Biblical. Pastoral. Incisive.

This series, all written by friends of The Lausanne Movement, now appears in a range of languages. Further Files are in preparation. 

The Cape Town Commitment: A Confession of Faith and a Call to Action

This Confession of Faith and Call to Action merits wide reading, as the voice of evangelical leaders from 198 nations, seeking to hear, and respond to, what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church. (Hendrickson Publishers / Lausanne Library)

The Lausanne Covenant: The complete text and study guide

The Lausanne Covenant, more than any other document in recent Church history, has served to define the evangelical faith. It is a covenant with one another and with the Lord himself. Each section is followed by a short commentary and finishes with questions for personal use or for groups. You will find it stimulating and refreshing.

John Stott: Pastor, Leader and Friend 

By Chris Wright et al. John Stott's influence was described in The Independent as 'colossal'. All contributors knew him personally. Much previously-unpublished material, and some lovely serendipities. Includes a biographical sketch and a Timeline.

The Glory of the Cross: The great crescendo of the gospel by James Philip

As we turn these pages, we follow the gospel narrative through familiar events from the Last Supper to Calvary. But wait. Perhaps things are not quite as familiar as you thought. Here we discover rich and perceptive insights in an unusual blend of doctrinal truth and pastoral application. A truly stunning read. Study guide included. 

ISBNs 978-1-899464-06-7 and 978-0-9560538-3-1

More Precious than Gold (McCheyne Bible Reading Plan)

The McCheyne Bible reading plan starts with the 'four great beginnings' and takes you through a wonderful sweep of Scripture.  John Stott has used it for over 50 years, and says 'Nothing has helped me more than this to grasp the grand themes of the Bible'.  Start at any stage in the year. Advice for new users included.

ISBNs 978-1-899464-03-6 and 978-0-9560538-1-7

The Grace of Giving: 10 principles of Christian giving by John Stott

A beautiful exhortation to consider what to give. John Stott finishes by saying he has been caused to reconsider his own giving through writing it.  For new Christians and for everyone serious about their giving.  Sometimes we need to adjust our giving downwards, when circumstances change. John Stott writes as a pastor. 

ISBNs 978-1-899464-01-2 and 978-0-9560538-4-8

Light, Salt and the World of Business: Why we must stand against corruption by Fred Catherwood

It can be costly to practise Christian standards if the system in which we work has corruption built into it. Fred Catherwood is a realist with a big dream.  He writes from deep experience in industry and in politics.  Honest practice makes for the most profitable business. His suggestion for a way forward merits wide attention. Study Guide included.

ISBNs 978-1-899464-05-0 and 978-0-9560538-5-5

An Authentic Servant: The mark of a spiritual leader by Ajith Fernando

There are hundreds of books on leadership. This one is different. Ajith Fernando cuts to the heart of the matter. Are we willing to serve, even if it is costly? A searching read for leaders of churches, home groups, student fellowships, mission agencies. Study guide included.

Further titles in preparation

For other inquires, go to www.didaskofiles.com.

For Younger Readers

John Stott: The humble leader

By Julia Cameron. Written for children and teenagers. This story puts John Stott into context, growing up in London, near the fictional Sherlock Holmes, and living in a two-roomed flat for his last 40 years. He was known to thousands as 'Uncle John'. John Stott served as Honorary Chair of The Lausanne Movement. Includes maps of London and Cambridge, Fact Files, and activities. (Christian Focus Trailblazer series)