Commissioning the Whole Church into the Whole World with Steinar Opheim

What if the Great Commission could be fulfilled not just by pastors and missionaries, but through everyday professionals and businesspeople? In this passionate talk from the Workplace Track at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Steinar Opheim introduces the vision of tentmaking—a ministry that combines everyday work with cross-cultural mission, especially among the unreached.

Steinar shares how Christian professionals are uniquely positioned to bring the gospel to places where traditional missionaries cannot go. Through jobs and businesses, believers can model the life of Christ, build trust in communities, and open doors that no one else can. This is the ministry of the whole Church, living and working for the whole gospel, in the whole world.

Part of the Lausanne Workplace Track Series, this presentation is a compelling call to action to mobilize the 99% of the Church for mission.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:17 Personal Background and Ministry
00:59 Global Church and Workplace Ministry
02:08 Tent Making Ministry Explained
03:22 The Ministry of Open Doors
04:51 Mobilizing the Whole Church
05:53 Call to Action and Conclusion

Lausanne Workplace Track Series

This series features global leaders exploring the vital role of Christians in the workplace as witnesses, innovators, and disciple-makers. Recorded at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, these talks cover themes like redemptive work, business as mission, tentmaking, integrity, entrepreneurship, and equipping the whole Church for whole-life ministry. Whether you’re a CEO, student, teacher, or technician—your work matters to God.

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Speaker's Bio

Steinar Opheim

Catalyst for Tentmaking

Steinar is the founder and director of Tent International (www.tentinternational.org), a resource center for businesspeople, professionals, and students who serve God though life and work. He has experience working with microfinance, cross-cultural exchange programs, and church planting in Central Asia. Steinar is a journalist by profession and has an MA in cross-cultural leadership. He is the father of five children.

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