Emerging Demographics with Craig Ott

In this video, Dr. Craig Ott explores the implications of emerging demographics on the global mission of the Church. Drawing from current demographic trends, he outlines seven key areas that require urgent attention for effective ministry today.

This discussion is part of The Theological Foundation Papers series, bridging insights of the State of the Great Commission Report with enduring biblical truths to address key challenges in mission today.

Highlights

00:00 Introduction: The Unchanging Mission in a Changing World
00:26 Implication 1: Urgency of Pioneer Evangelism and Church Planting
01:00 Implication 2: Need for Transformational Churches
01:39 Implication 3: Importance of International Partnerships
02:15 Implication 4: Expanding Mission Strategies with Human Migration
03:10 Implication 5: Globalization and Cultural Fluidity
03:37 Implication 6: Redefining Contextualization in a Globalized World
04:05 Implication 7: Addressing Global Crises with Compassion

For a deeper look at the ideas shared in the video, read

Lausanne Occasional Paper No. 84

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Speaker's Bio

Craig Ott

Craig Ott is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA) where he also received his PhD. He previously served for 21 years as a church planter and educator in Germany and has since taught or consulted in over forty countries. He has authored numerous publications, including most recently The Church on Mission: A Biblical Vision for Transformation and Teaching and Learning across Cultures: A Guide to Theory and Practice.