Investing in the Future of the Global Church
The Younger Leaders Gathering 4 (YLG 4) is a unique opportunity to equip, connect, and empower 1,200 emerging Christian leaders (ages 25–35) from around the world for greater kingdom impact. We need your help to find and nominate the right leaders—those who will shape the future of the global church.
YLG 4 is more than a gathering. It is the entry point into the Younger Leaders Generation (YLGen), a 10-year journey of mentoring, discipleship, and global collaboration.
Why Nominations?
Invitation to YLG 4 is through nomination to ensure that the right leaders—those with a passion for mission, influence in their context, and a willingness to journey with Lausanne—are invited. A nomination does not guarantee selection, but it is the first step in the process.
By nominating a younger leader, you are helping to shape the next generation of global mission leaders, missionaries, church planters, scholars, and global influencers who will collaborate to accelerate global mission.
Who Should Be Nominated?
We are looking for emerging Christian leaders who:
- Are between 25 and 35 years old (some exceptions for those 18-25 or up to 40 in specific cultural contexts).
- Have a deep faith in Jesus Christ and affirm The Lausanne Covenant
- Demonstrate Christlike character and a commitment to growing in faith.
- Are actively serving in leadership within the church, mission, workplace, academia, or public sphere.
- Have influence in their context and potential for national, regional, or global impact.
- Are willing to engage with Lausanne long-term through the Younger Leaders Generation (YLGen) and beyond.
- Are committed to global mission and a kingdom mindset of collaboration.
YLG 4 is not just about gathering representatives from different regions. It’s about bringing together leaders who will stay connected, collaborate, and make an impact for years to come.
Selection Priorities
To ensure a diverse, representative, and missionally engaged gathering, the selection process prioritises:
Regional Representation
Participants will be selected to reflect the global church.
Diverse Vocational Sectors
Leaders from church, mission, workplace, academia, public arena, and media/arts.
Gender Balance
Aiming for at least 40% female representation per region.
Leadership Potential and Christlike Character
Participants will be assessed based on their ministry impact and personal integrity.
A Diverse and Mission-Driven Gathering
Our goal is to identify and invest in leaders who will influence the church and mission globally in the decades to come.
Nomination will start soonWhat’s the Selection Process?
Step 1: Nomination
A trusted leader submits a nomination for potential participants.
Step 2: Application
Selected nominees receive an invitation to apply and must complete their application, including contact details of a reference, within the deadline.
Step 3: Selection
Applications are reviewed based on leadership impact, regional representation, and Lausanne engagement.
Step 4: Preparation and Connection (2026)
Selected participants will join a virtual small group for a year-long pre-gathering journey of learning, worship, and collaboration with peers and mentors
Step 5: In-Person Gathering (March 2027)
Participants will come together in São Paulo State, Brazil, for a transformative 5-day experience of teaching, networking, and shared vision with 1,200 emerging leaders from around the world.
Step 6: YLGen Commitment (2027–2037)
After the gathering, participants will continue their 10-year journey through YLGen, engaging in mentorship, collaboration, and mission initiatives to multiply their impact globally.
