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To the ends of the Earth

On the final day of #L4Congress Ronaldo Lidório gave a resounding challenge from the final book of Acts, "The Gospel is about Jesus. We need to speak more about Jesus and less about ourselves."

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Reconciliation

How does the church respond to areas of brokenness and devastation around the world? On Friday evening at #L4Congress, speakers shared heartfelt challenges from DRC, Burundi, Palestine and Ukraine.

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In every sphere…

Thursday at #L4Congress focused on Cities and the Workplace with inspiring stories from people who are seeking to live out their faith 24/7 and those who are building city networks.

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Christlike Servanthood

"A community that embraces the servanthood of Jesus is able to proclaim the gospel in a kingdom way." - Philip Ryken presented a vision of leadership as servanthood at #L4Congress

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Christian Witness in the Workplace

"How did the gospel spread so quickly and so widely at a time without the internet?  It was the people in the workplace who gossiped the gospel." - Julia Garschagen at #L4Congress

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Stories from the suffering Church

There were tears and many prayers at #L4Congress on Wednesday. Stories from the persecuted church were a sobering reminder of the suffering Christians are experiencing all over the world.

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Persecution and Mission

"They lived to be forgotten so that Christ would be remembered." - Rev Dr Patrick Fung explores how persecution in the book of Acts helped to spread the gospel through ordinary unnamed disciples. #L4Congress

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People on a Mission

God's mission through ordinary people - three speakers from around the world address different aspects of mission through God’s people. Here’s a summary of what they had to say at #L4Congress

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The Missional Community

"We need to re-learn the disciplines of safe spaces, understanding that what is at stake is the unity and mission of the church." Dr Anne Saki speaking at #L4Congress

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Mission in the Power of the Spirit

Speakers from across the globe explored revival, repentance and recommitment at the Lausanne 4 Congress on Monday continuing the theme of mission the power of the Holy Spirit.

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No Mission Without Power

In the first of the morning Bible expositions from the Lausanne 4 Congress, VOX magazine brings you a summary of the message from Rev Dr Femi Adeleye.

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Lausanne Congress 24

"Let the church declare and display Christ together ." - the Lausanne Congress begins in South Korea.

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When our hands are God’s hands

Jenny Smith from CMS Ireland reflects on what we can learn from mission partners around the world as we face unrest and disruption here.

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Espérance’s Chance at Hope 

“By being part of this project Espérance is now able to offer her children a more healthy, safe and secure life and an education.” Hear about Team Hope’s work in Burundi

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Coming together

“We gather to solve problems that we can't solve on our own.” Anne from Praxis talks about the importance of gatherings and connection

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Supporting genocide survivors

Thirty years on, Team Hope’s partner organisation in Rwanda is helping people to break the cycle of trauma.

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Good Practices in a Good Order

Rev Andrew Irvine describes the work of city centre chaplains in Belfast building relationships with people who have no connection with Church.

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Lighting The Way

A visit to Egypt was life change for two theological students as they learnt vital lessons from the global church.

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