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171: Reflections from the Fourth Lausanne Congress (with Susie Njogu and A. S.)

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Release Date: 02/07/2025

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Since 1974, the Lausanne Movement has hosted several Lausanne Congresses, momentous gatherings focused on the state of the Great Commission and collaboration for the future of global missions. In September 2024, over 5,000 believers from over 200 nations assembled in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress. Hear from two TeachBeyond members - Susie Njogu from Kenya and A. S. from a creative access location - about their experiences and where they hope this will lead in the future.

  • Learn more about the Lausanne Movement
  • “There’s no one particular organization or person that can advance this Great Commission by themselves. Together we can do better to advance the Gospel.” -Susie
  • “Unless the Church comes together, we cannot fulfill the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ.” -A
  • “Education is a very powerful tool [to] reach unreached people groups.” -A
  • “[The Great Commission] is not a command or a mandate for people just in a certain region; it’s for all of us.” -Susie
  • Article from CBN
  • “Collaboration can help us to reach more diverse people and unreached people groups.” -A
  • “Persecution is there, yes, but God continues to protect His people and have His work advance.” -Susie
  • “We have to continue sharing the Word of God to people whom we meet, wherever they are.” -A

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