Lausanne Movement Podcast

What if making disciples isn’t about running programs… but sharing your life? And what if mission doesn’t start with strategy… but with resilient disciples formed through ordinary rhythms of church life? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Rick Hill unpacks: ✅ How Jesus formed disciples through stages of invitation (“come and see” → “follow me” → “go and make”) ✅ Why life-on-life formation is more powerful than programs ✅ How to build spiritual habits that create self-feeding, resilient believers ✅ Why mission is the natural overflow of discipleship ✅ How Ireland’s spiritual story reveals both the dangers of cultural Christianity and the hope of renewal ✅ What the global church can learn about humility, dependence, and crossing boundaries for the gospel If you care about discipleship, mission, or the future of the church, this episode is for you. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Rick Hill’s Book: 📖 Deep Roots of Resilient Disciples (available on Amazon & major retailers) Connect with Rick: 📝 Blog: https://rickhill.wordpress.com 📱 X / Instagram: @RickHillNI Presbyterian Church in Ireland – Mission & Church Planting: 🌍 https://www.presbyterianireland.org/Mission Lausanne Movement: 🌐 https://www.lausanne.org About Rick Hill Rick Hill serves as the Mission Development Officer for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, where he helps plant and revitalize churches, cultivate a missionary posture, develop leaders, and equip communities to engage with the gospel. Based just outside Belfast, Rick is passionate about revitalizing churches and equipping everyday believers to grow as disciples of Jesus and live on mission in a post-Christian culture. He is the author of Deep Roots of Resilient Disciples, a widely used resource exploring how followers of Jesus can develop a long-haul faith through intentional formation, community, and mission. Rick has previously served in student and youth ministry, is an elder in his local church, and speaks regularly across Ireland on mission, discipleship, leadership, and church revitalization. He is married to Sarah, and they have two young boys.

How can we get our people into small groups and involved in the mission of discipleship? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson speaks with Lindsey Jodts, Groups Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, about how discipleship flourishes in the context of community. Lindsey shares her journey into ministry, Willow Creek’s evolving small group strategy, and why their vision is “everyone in groups, every group on mission.” This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for churches of every size seeking to form Christlike disciples who live for the sake of others 📌 Main Points If this conversation encouraged you, share it with your pastor, small group leader, or ministry team. Be sure to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave us a review, and join us in the vision of disciple-making churches for every people and place. 📚 Links & Resources rightnowmedia.org bibleproject.com https://www.experiencerooted.com/ Guest Bio: Lindsey Jodts is the Groups and Compassion & Justice Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. She holds a Master of Leadership in Ministry from Judson University and has years of experience leading women’s communities, young adult ministries, and discipleship initiatives. Lindsey is a gifted teacher and communicator, known for helping people grow in authentic faith through formative experiences and biblical community.

Is ministry destined to be lonely? Jason Ballard offers a hopeful vision for pastors and ministry leaders — one rooted in deep friendship, shared burdens, and collaboration between local churches and parachurch ministries. In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Ballard — lead pastor of The Way Church in Vancouver and executive director of The Pastorate — reflects on the challenges and joys of pastoral leadership. Drawing from his own journey in both parachurch and local church ministry, Jason explores how friendships sustain pastors, how parachurch leaders can walk alongside churches, and why flourishing relationships are essential for the witness of the gospel and the advance of God’s global mission. Main Points Call to Action If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with your pastor or a ministry leader. Together, let’s strengthen the bonds of friendship in God’s mission. Links & Resources https://www.thepastorate.ca/ https://www.thepastorate.ca/podcast thewaychurch.ca Guest Bio Jason Ballard is Lead Pastor of The Way Church Vancouver, a community dedicated to “joining Jesus in the restoration of all things” in Vancouver and beyond. He also serves as Executive Director of The Pastorate (formerly the Canadian Church Leaders Network), where he hosts The Pastorate Podcast—connecting with pastors across Canada to strengthen their heart, vision, and resilience. Jason is passionate about making space for doubt and honest exploration of faith, and helping people grow as disciples of Jesus. He lives in Vancouver with his wife Rachael and their three children, Hudson, Mary, and Millie.

What if the true measure of ministry isn’t size or success—but simple faithfulness to Jesus? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Daniel Im—author, pastor, and disciple-maker—shares his powerful journey from disillusionment in ministry to a renewed vision for the local church. He opens up about his own season of pain and healing, challenges traditional church growth models, and invites us to embrace the call of making disciples who make disciples. This conversation is both deeply pastoral and profoundly practical for anyone passionate about the Great Commission. Main Points Call to Action If this conversation encouraged you, take a moment to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone passionate about discipleship and the global church. Links & Resources danielim.com https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Opportunity-Leading-Great-Commission-Post-Everything/dp/1641587490 https://www.amazon.com/No-Silver-Bullets-Transform-Ministry/dp/1433651548 Guest Bio Daniel Im is the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, a Bible teacher on 100 Huntley Street, and the author of several books including The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World, No Silver Bullets, Planting Missional Churches, and You Are What You Do. He has served in churches ranging from 100 to 50,000 people across Canada, Korea, and the U.S., and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience from Western Theological Seminary. Daniel has co-hosted podcasts with over 3 million downloads and now co-hosts the IMbetween Podcast with his wife, Christina, equipping couples to build marriages and families they love. Married since 2006, Daniel and Christina have three children and speak together at FamilyLife Canada’s Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference.

Imagine the gospel in every heart language through digital storytelling. Discover how projects like The Chosen illustrate the power of media, collaboration, and creativity in advancing global mission. In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Stan Jantz, Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation, the organization behind The Chosen. Together, they explore how digital media can serve as a powerful tool for mission, the role of storytelling in reaching across cultures, and the global impact of translating The Chosen into 600 languages. Stan also shares his personal mission of being “an influence for the Lord” and how collaboration can accelerate the Great Commission. Main Points: Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave us a review, and share this conversation with a friend who is passionate about mission in the digital age. For more resources, visit lausanne.org. Links & Resources: Come and See Foundation https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/The Chosen App https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us https://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Christianity-Worth-Believing/dp/0830836098 https://www.amazon.com/Surprising-Rebirth-Belief-God-Christianity/dp/1496466772

🔥 What kind of church will shape Africa in 2060? According to Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana, it starts with indigenous disciple-makers who multiply from the ground up. 🎧 Episode Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana shares how God transformed his life—from homelessness in Kigali to becoming a movement leader equipping disciple-makers across Sub-Saharan Africa. As founder of the Humira Mission Agency and President of the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda, Pascal unpacks how deep discipleship, indigenous leadership, and grassroots mission are preparing the church in Africa for a spiritual awakening in the coming decades. 📌 Main Points & Takeaways • A Story of Redemption and Calling: How Pascal’s encounter with Christ as a street youth changed everything—and led to a lifetime of mission. • Why He Returned to Rwanda: Despite opportunities in the U.S. after Wheaton, obedience to God’s call drew him back to invest in the African church. • Rwanda Ministry Context: In Rwanda, people are no longer convinced by words—they want to see lives transformed. • Humira Mission Agency: A growing network training local leaders as tentmaking disciple-makers in Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, and Mozambique. • Discipleship Is a Lifestyle: Beyond events or teaching—it’s about relationships, obedience, and slow, intentional investment. • How to Train Multipliers: Pascal shares how they equip leaders with theological depth, practical skills, and character formation. • Encouragement for Discouraged Leaders: Disappointment is part of the journey—Jesus experienced it too. Keep going. 🙌 Call to Action If you were inspired by Pascal’s story and vision, take a moment to pray for the work of the Humira Mission Agency and the future of the African church. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a ministry leader or missionary friend. 🔗 Links & Resources • 🌍 Humira Mission Agency – https://humuramissionagency.org/ Guest Bio: Pascal Ndagijimana is a Rwandan church planter, pastor, and movement leader passionate about multiplying indigenous disciple-makers across Africa. He is the founder of Humura Mission Agency (HMA), serves as President of the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda, and is also the Vice President of Africa Bora Ministries. Pascal pastors Rugerero Village Baptist Church and is widely known as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Through HMA, he organizes leadership and discipleship conferences that equip local leaders in Rwanda, Uganda, the DRC, and Mozambique. A graduate of Wheaton College (M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership), Pascal was also part of the Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering in 2016 (YLG2016)—an experience that helped shape his vision for grassroots disciple-making movements. He and his wife, Peace, have two children, and serves full-time with Humura Mission Agency.

🔥 How can churches move beyond simply gathering people to actually making disciples who transform communities? 🎧 Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson talks with Mark Williamson, leader, coach, and pioneer behind One Rock International and Fresh Expressions UK. Mark shares how disciple-making lies at the heart of true church growth, why he believes Fresh Expressions of church are crucial for reaching today’s world, and how raising Christlike leaders fuels Kingdom transformation. Packed with practical examples and spiritual wisdom, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about seeing the global Church thrive. 💡 Main Points 📣 Call to Action Are you ready to build a disciple-making church and raise leaders who transform communities for Christ? Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with your network. Explore more resources on our website to equip your journey in global mission. 🔗 Links & Resources onerockinternational.com freshexpressions.org.uk messychurch.org.uk Contact Mark Williamson → mark@onerockinternational.com Mark Williamson is the co-founder and Executive Director of One Rock International, where he equips emerging Christian leaders through spiritual formation, coaching, and leadership training. He also serves as Chair of the Board for Fresh Expressions UK, helping pioneer new forms of missional church that reach people outside traditional congregations. A Methodist lay preacher and seasoned leadership trainer, Mark has spent over 20 years mentoring church planters, social entrepreneurs, and ministry pioneers across the globe. He has helped lead innovative faith communities like Sanctuary Westminster in central London, and he regularly writes and teaches on Christlike leadership, disciple-making, and the global mission of the church.

🔥How do we reach the lost generation waiting just beyond the walls of the church, longing for hope they don’t know exists?” ✨ Episode Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Luke Greenwood, European Director of Steiger International, to unpack what it means to bring bold faith and creative evangelism into the heart of today’s global youth culture. From his journey as a missionary kid in Brazil to leading gospel movements across European cities, Luke shares powerful stories, practical strategies, and a passionate call to reach the next generation who feel distant from traditional church. ✅ Main Points & Key Takeaways 📣 Call to Action 👉 Feeling inspired? Share this episode, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, and leave a review so others can discover practical ways to reach the next generation. If you’re sensing a call to mission, explore Steiger’s resources-or consider stepping into their mission school for hands-on training! 🔗 Links & Resources www.steiger.org steiger.org/resources steiger.org/resources steiger.org/resources istheremore.info steiger.org/sms @lukejgreenwood @steigerinternational —- Guest Bio Luke Greenwood is Europe Director for Steiger International, author of Global Youth Culture: The Spiritual Hunger of the Largest Unreached Culture Today, and frontman of the evangelistic band The Unrest. Raised as a missionary kid in Brazil, he’s passionate about creative evangelism and training believers to boldly reach secular youth across Europe and beyond.

The global Church is changing—but are our prayers keeping up with its needs? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Mandryk, editor of Operation World, joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on the role of strategic, Spirit-led intercession in the age of global change. From his personal calling into prayer mobilization to the intersection of data, mission, and worship, Jason helps us reimagine prayer not as an obligation but as a joyful, global act of partnership with God. We explore current global trends shaping the Church, the challenges of Western influence, and why now more than ever, believers must pray with insight. 🔑 Main Takeaways Jason shares how God called him into a unique blend of prayer, research, and mission—and why prayer is meant to be joyful, not burdensome. Learn how this powerful prayer tool was birthed in Southern Africa, and how it continues to mobilize believers to pray with focus for every nation on earth. Jason unpacks how information doesn’t replace prayer—it fuels it. When we understand the world, we can pray with greater clarity and compassion. From the growth of the Majority World Church to the rise of hyper-politicized Christianity in the West, Jason highlights trends shaping the Church’s effectiveness. Jason calls for a shift in how Western churches relate to the rest of the world—not as controllers, but as co-laborers learning from others. 🔗 Links & Resources operationworld.org (includes contact form to connect with Jason or get the prayer Zoom link) ipcprayer.org A global hub for prayer movements and initiatives justinlong.org https://lausanne.org/report/demographics/global-aging-population Guest Bio Jason Mandryk is the author of the 7th edition of Operation World and helps to lead the Operation World team. He has been serving at the convergence point of the mission, research, and prayer movements for most of the last 25 years. Using data and Scripture to mobilize prayer and mission is his passion. A Canadian/UK dual citizen, Jason has an M.A. in Global Christian Studies from Providence Theological Seminary and currently lives in Seoul, South Korea.

The gospel was never meant to silence culture, but to redeem it. Learn how contextual worship and indigenous art are helping every people group declare the glory of God in their own voice. In this episode, Jason Watson speaks with Heber Negrão—missionary, scholar, and global voice in ethnodoxology—about how the arts can serve the Church’s mission by connecting the gospel to the cultural heart of every people group. Drawing from years of field experience among indigenous communities in Brazil and global training contexts, Heber unpacks how local art forms can be reclaimed to witness to Christ in ways that are deeply meaningful and biblically faithful. 📌 Main Points & Takeaways A field of mission that empowers believers to worship and proclaim Christ using their own artistic and cultural expressions. Imported worship styles often feel disconnected. Heber explains how contextualized worship allows communities to own their praise of God. Local arts must be evaluated biblically, and Heber shares a practical framework for what to accept, adapt, or transform. In oral cultures, art is often the most effective medium for theology, storytelling, and spiritual formation. The arts aren’t just a supplement to mission—they are a strategy for gospel proclamation and deep discipleship. If this episode inspired you to rethink the role of culture and creativity in mission, share it with a worship leader, missionary, or artist in your community. Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast and visit the links below to explore how the arts can serve the Church’s global calling. 📚 Links & Resources 📄 Articles What is Ethnodoxology?Ethnodoxology’s Time is Here – Lausanne Global AnalysisThe Arts Are Not a Universal Language – Lausanne Global AnalysisVisual Affect as Validation of Truth – Lausanne Global Report 📘 Resources Ethnodoxology Handbook & ManualEvangelical Missions Quarterly: Arts in Missions Issue Guest Bio: Héber Negrão is a missionary ethnomusicologist serving at the Evangelical Missionary Linguistic Association (Brazil). He is a member of the Global Ethnodoxology Network and the Arts Task Force of the WEA Mission Commission. He has worked with oral Bible translation for six years among indigenous people in northern Brazil. Héber holds an MA in ethnomusicology and is a PhD candidate in world arts at Dallas International University. He has been involved in the ethnoarts ministry in Brazil since 2006. His passion is to see every person praising God using their own arts in a culturally appropriate way. In 2016, Héber participated in Lausanne’s Young Leaders Gathering in Jakarta. After that, he joined the Lausanne Communications Team as a volunteer, and in 2020, he joined Lausanne’s staff as online language coordinator. Héber is married to Sophia, and they have 2 young kids.

How is God moving in East Asia? 📖 Summary: In this episode of the podcast, Seth Kim, a Lausanne Regional Director for East Asia, shares strategic insights on how churches are reaching their cities, cultures, and nations through innovative mission. From mobilizing youth and developing leaders, to contextualizing the gospel and fostering collaboration, Seth paints a powerful picture of what it looks like to pursue the Great Commission in a rapidly changing region. 🙏 Call to Action: Be encouraged—and challenged—by how God is moving in East Asia. Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or mission leader. Visit lausanne.org to learn how you can partner with the global church in this generation. 📚 Links & Resources Arise Asia – Official WebsiteLausanne Movement – East Asia Guest Bio: Seth was born in Seoul and lives in Asia and the USA. He has been awarded degrees from the University of Illinois, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As a pastor, speaker, leadership educator, church planter, mobilizer, and spiritual trainer, Seth is passionate about the next generation, church planting, missions, and leadership to see lives and the world transformed. He and his wife founded Harvest Mission Community Church (HMCC) in 1996. He is currently the lead pastor of HMCC in Hong Kong. Seth travels extensively working with churches and organizations to train and equip young people to catalyze gospel movements in global cities. Seth is the co-founder and vice-president of Arise Asia. He is also on leadership teams of Church Planting and Multiplication (CPX), Movement Day, and the NXT Move Global. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

What if the Church’s evangelistic crisis isn’t about culture—but about conviction? And what if the way forward isn’t more methods, but deeper surrender? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Desmond Henry, Lausanne catalyst for proclamation evangelism and International Director of the Global Network of Evangelists for Palau, joins us for a compelling conversation on why evangelism often feels sidelined in today’s church—and why it must remain central to God’s mission. He shares insights on the tensions, misunderstandings, and future of evangelism, and challenges ministry leaders to embrace a Spirit-empowered lifestyle of gospel witness. If this episode challenged and encouraged you, share it with someone who’s passionate about mission and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and explore more resources at lausanne.org. 📚 Links & Resources Palau Association https://www.palau.org/Lausanne Global Classroom: Proclamation Evangelism https://lausanne.org/global-classroom/proclamation-evangelismAdvance Groups (Mentoring Guide for Evangelists) https://www.advancegroups.org/Life in 6 Words App https://li6w.com/ https://www.desmond-henry.com/ Guest Bio: Desmond Henry is a missional thought-leader, professor of missiology, author, speaker, and practitioner committed to advancing global evangelism. As the International Director of the Global Network of Evangelists for Palau, he leads a global movement to identify, equip, mobilise, and support evangelists in reaching millions with the Gospel. In addition to his main role at Palau, Dr. Henry serves as Chairman of the Conspectus Journal at the South African Theological Seminary; Catalyst for the Lausanne Proclamation Evangelism Network; and Research Fellow for Lausanne Insights on Global Horizons and Trends, contributing to global thought leadership in missiology. Through his leadership at Palau, Lausanne, and beyond, Dr. Henry helps shape the future of gospel outreach strategies, ensuring evangelism remains bold, innovative, and biblically faithful. He is married to Lara, and together they have three daughters: Gabriella, Annabella, and Olivia.

What if Africa’s greatest challenges are also its greatest gospel opportunities? Discover how God is raising up a new generation of leaders in the midst of pressure, persecution, and potential. 📖 Summary: In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Stephen Mbogo, Lausanne Regional Director for the English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking (EPSA) region, and International Team Leader of African Enterprise, shares how Africa’s youthful population and vibrant church are responding to the call of the Great Commission. From discipling Gen Z leaders to strategic outreach across cities, slums, and conflict zones, Dr. Mbogo casts a powerful vision for Africa’s role in global mission. 🙏 Call to Action: Inspired by this episode? Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast and leave a review to help others find it. Visit lausanne.org to learn how to partner with gospel movements across the EPSA region and beyond. 📚 Links & Resources: • African Enterprise: aeint.org • Lausanne Movement (EPSA Region): https://lausanne.org/network/epsa Guest Bio: Stephen Mbogo has a passion for godly, biblical leadership and a heart to see Africa transformed through the salvation of its people and the sound governance of its leaders. Born in eastern Kenya in 1967, Stephen grew up in a family that followed African traditional religions. He witnessed the transforming power of the gospel in the lives of his parents and grandparents before surrendering his life to Christ in high school. Stephen has been involved in extensive evangelistic activities, leadership training, and community development in Africa and in other parts of the world, including the Mission Africa outreach project that preceded the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town. He has also served as an associate with the FOCUS/IFES Movement, conducting missions to unreached groups in Kenya, as well as African Enterprise (AE), where he has held various leadership roles. He has also been working with the South Sudanese church since the mid-2000s. Currently as AE’s CEO, Stephen’s vision is to see a prayer breakfast movement started in every country on the African continent and to see the church established in every parliament. Stephen holds a bachelor degree in business administration from Daystar University, a master’s degree in Christian ministries from Nairobi International School of Theology, and a PhD in intercultural studies from Biola University. He lives in Nairobi with his wife Rosemary and their two children, Victor and Joy. In recognition for their role in missions, Stephen and Rosemary were ordained as ministers by their evangelical denomination in 2001.

What does it look like when a church opens its arms to strangers in crisis? Discover how radical hospitality prepared fertile ground for sharing the gospel with Ukrainian refugees. 📖 Summary: In this deeply moving episode, Pastor Oliwer Cieslar shares how his church in Poland became a place of refuge and transformation during the Ukrainian war. With no refugee infrastructure in place, the Polish church—and the wider community—mobilized overnight to provide shelter, food, and spiritual care to thousands. Discover how a crisis became a catalyst for gospel hospitality and lasting unity in the body of Christ. 🔑 Main Points: Guest Bio: Oliwer Cieślar born in Poland, associate pastor in local church in Opole. Holds degree in Computer Science and Masters at Practical Theology from Glyndwr University. In ministry since 2014, works for online evangelism ministry DeoLink Association. Project manager for The Chosen TV series in Poland. Husband and a father of two daughters.

Is it possible for artificial intelligence to share the gospel—and even lead someone to Christ? In this thought-provoking episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Chase Cappo joins Jason Watson to explore the emerging world of Christian AI and its potential to revolutionize ministry. Chase shares how technology can serve the church, foster trust, and guide people toward authentic encounters with Jesus. You’ll hear powerful testimonies, hard questions, and hopeful answers as the conversation journeys through faith, tech, and global mission. 🔑 Main Takeaways: • Christian AI vs. Secular AI: Chase unpacks how AI trained on biblical truth can offer a redemptive alternative to the algorithms shaping culture today. • The Power of Personalization: AI tools like Faith Assistant can have deeply personal, gospel-centered conversations at scale—often leading people to Jesus. • Tech That Builds Trust: From anonymous chats to church QR codes, Chase explains how AI lowers barriers and invites spiritual seekers into real community. • Equipping Ministries with AI: Learn how churches, youth groups, and global missions are using AI to answer questions, disciple leaders, and connect people to local communities. • Innovation with Integrity: Chase shares the values guiding his work—truth and love, prioritizing the gospel, and staying anchored in the local church. 🔗 Links & Resources: • 🌐 Faith Assistant – Try it out and see how ministries are integrating AI today - https://faithassistant.com/ • 🔗 GPT - https://huggingface.co/AiForTheChurch/ChristianGPT-base-full-precision/tree/main • 📱 BibleChat.AI – A free, gospel-centered chat assistant trained on Scripture - https://biblechat.ai/ • 📘 Mission Drift by Peter Greer – The book that challenged Chase to stay rooted in the local church • 🤝 Gloo – The tech partner bringing these innovations to scale - https://www.gloo.com/ • 🔗 Connect with Chase Cappo on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasecappo

We’re doing something different in this special episode—bringing you a feature from our friends at the God on the Move podcast. God on the Move Podcast shares inspiring stories of faithful believers from the global church and will encourage you in your own faithful obedience to God’s global mission. We will soon be switching to a new rhythm of releasing a Lausanne Movement Podcast episode every second week, with God on the Move publishing in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm allows you to enjoy both Podcasts. Follow this link to God on the Move, where you can find links to your favourite podcasting platform and subscribe so you won't miss it when their episodes drop - https://lausanne.org/podcast-series/god-on-the-move GOD ON THE MOVE Josephine Munyeli, Director of Administration and Finances at the PEACE Plan Rwanda, shares her harrowing and inspiring personal story as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. She recounts her experiences, the challenges of raising her children as a widow, and her instrumental role in Rwanda's healing and reconciliation process. The episode delves into how collective efforts involving the community, the church, and international NGOs have facilitated Rwanda's recovery from such a devastating event. Munyeli's insights into forgiveness, reconciliation, and the ongoing work of PEACE Plan Rwanda highlight a journey from unimaginable trauma to a symbol of resilience and hope. 📚 Links from the Interview https://www.thepeaceplanrwanda.com https://www.wvi.org/rwanda 🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. Josephine MUNYELI Rwandan, born in a strong religious family and a God-fearing environment, Josephine has been involved in the work of Healing, Peacebuilding and reconciliation since 1997 in different institutions and was leading healing and reconciliation initiatives. She was also involved in mobilizing Rwandans to embrace and participate in Gacaca processes that were to bring together genocide survivors, perpetrators and the population, in general, to tell the truth about what they saw, heard and did during that tragedy for the purpose of healing, confession, forgiveness, justice and reconciliation. From 2017 to December 2024, she worked with churches in Rwanda, coordinating capacity-building initiatives to Promote reconciliation, Equip servant leaders, Assist the poor, Care for the sick and Educate the next generation. Josephine has been involved in the course known as “Perspectives on the Global Christian Movement” since 2021 and currently serves as an Instructor not only in Rwanda but also in other French-speaking countries in Africa. Josephine retired in January 2025 but continues to serve in the Perspectives course and works on a voluntary basis with TUBASANGE, an agency that mobilizes, trains and sends missionaries. Josephine is a widow with two grown-up sons and a daughter-in-law. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration/Project Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. 📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

How could the global Church respond to the needs of vulnerable children in a way that leads to lasting gospel impact? Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, especially those facing poverty, exploitation, and displacement. In this episode, Dr. Susan Greener—an expert in global human development—shares insights on how Christians can approach ministry to children-at-risk with a holistic, gospel-centered perspective. Drawing from decades of experience, she unpacks strategies for transformational community development and cross-cultural engagement that genuinely make a difference. 📚 Links & Resources: Here’s your list of resources formatted properly: https://lausanne.org/network/children-at-risk https://lausanne.org/about/blog/state-of-the-great-commission-report-gap-3-where-are-the-children https://lausanne.org/occasional-paper/mission-children-risk-lop-66https://www.viva.org/https://www.max7.org/en Connect with Susan Greener: shayesgreener@gmail.com Guest Bio: Susan Greener, PhD., has dedicated her professional energies to supporting children and families living in poverty in global context through holistic development. She formerly served as Catalyst for the Lausanne Children-at-Risk Issue Network. Most recently, Susan held the role of Vice President of Program Quality for the Chalmers Center. As Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies at Wheaton College Graduate School, she focused on intercultural communication, transformational community development, cross-cultural research, and children and families in global contexts. She has worked in human development for over 25 years in Christian non-governmental organizations and universities, including Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, One Child Matters, Compassion International, Early Head Start, and Yale University. Susan has trained Christian workers from over 70 countries and authored works on children-at-risk and global human development topics, including co-editing a special issue on children-at-risk for the journal Transformation (Summer, 2016). We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

We’re doing something different in this special episode—bringing you a feature from our friends at the God on the Move podcast. God on the Move Podcast shares inspiring stories of faithful believers from the global church and will encourage you in your own faithful obedience to God’s global mission. We will soon be switching to a new rhythm of releasing a Lausanne Movement Podcast episode every second week, with God on the Move publishing in the weeks between. We hope that this new rhythm allows you to enjoy both Podcasts. Follow this link to God on the Move, where you can find links to your favourite podcasting platform and subscribe so you won't miss it when their episodes drop - https://lausanne.org/podcast-series/god-on-the-move God on the Move Show Notes In this week's episode of 'God on the Move', Mainor Mora shares his inspiring journey connecting autism and faith. Mainor, a Bible translator from Costa Rica, opens up about his experiences of discovering his own autism after his son's diagnosis and how he navigated this new reality through scripture and acceptance. This episode dives deep into his ministry work in Equatorial Guinea and Mexico, his struggles and successes, and his sincere belief in God's purpose in neurodiversity. Mainor also discusses his book 'Jesus, the Samaritan Woman and Autism', community efforts, and how churches can be more inclusive of neurodiverse individuals. Join us to hear a powerful testament of vulnerability, understanding, and God's glory revealed through autism. Mainor Mora Rodríguez is passionate about learning, service, and inclusion. Born in Palmares, Costa Rica, he overcame early challenges with speech and social interaction, finding solace in books and later in basketball. A career-ending injury led to a deep faith journey, shaping his mission to serve others. He has worked in Bible translation projects in Guinea, Ecuatorial, and Mexico and has trained indigenous leaders and translators. As the author of Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and Autism, he advocates for greater inclusion of autistic individuals in the church, believing that a true Christian community embraces and empowers every person’s unique gifts. Vivian Eberle-Cruz, Originally from Puerto Rico, has served in Mexico with SIL Global since 2000 alongside her husband. She is passionate about editing and translating exegetical resources for indigenous translators and linguistic publications, including dictionaries in Mexican languages and Spanish. She also helps lead the Potatoes Project, an initiative fostering self-awareness and unity in a multicultural community to glorify God in relationships. She enjoys interpreting and bridging connections between friends who speak different languages in her spare time.

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits with Ruslan Zagidulin, a Lausanne Regional Director for Eurasia, to explore the region's dynamic and complex spiritual landscape. From his personal story of faith—growing up in an interethnic Soviet family—to the unique challenges and opportunities for the church in Eurasia today, Ruslan provides deep insights into the region’s identity, mission work, and the next generation’s role in shaping the future. If this conversation inspired you, take a moment to subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and pray for the church in Eurasia. Want to get involved? Connect with Ruslan on social media and learn more about the work being done in the region. 🔗 Links & Resources: https://www.instagram.com/ruslan.learns/?hl=en https://lausanne.org/network/eurasia https://lausanne.org/report/eurasia Guest Bio: Ruslan Zagidulin was born and raised in an interethnic Soviet family in Kyrgyzstan. At 17, he converted to Evangelical Christianity. He graduated from Kyrgyz Technical University in 1998, majoring in cybernetics and engineering, then earned another bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Bishkek Bible School in 2006. In 2013 he earned a master of theology degree specializing in Biblical Studies and Contextual Missiology. Ruslan is passionate about Intergenerational Leadership and Contextual Missiology, and is currently working on a PhD in Missiology at the International Baptist Theological Study Center at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Ruslan serves the Lausanne Movement as the Eurasian Regional Co-Director. He is married to Elena, and they have four sons: Roma, David, Robert, and Nathanael.

Did you know that 94% of Gen Z identifies as gamers? What if the Church could step into digital spaces and make an impact where the next generation is already gathered? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Luke & Jen Richey, Gravity Jack's founders, to explore gaming's power as a mission field. From their radical faith transformation in 2019 to pioneering WarTribe of Binyamin, a game designed with biblical principles at its core, Luke and Jen share how God is opening doors in the gaming industry. They unpack the Church’s hesitancy, the untapped potential of esports, and why digital spaces are crucial for the future of the Great Commission. Resources: gravityjack.com Guest Bio: We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!