The Global Church Is Bigger Than You Think | Becoming a Global Disciple Ep. 2
The church is far bigger, more diverse, and more alive than many of us imagine.
This episode gives a powerful snapshot of the global church and the unfinished task of global mission. Pearl Ganta and Desmond Henry help us see the beauty of Christ’s worldwide family, the shift of Christianity’s centre toward the Global South, and the urgent invitation to pray, learn, give, live, and go with greater faithfulness.
God’s mission is not finished. And every follower of Jesus has a part to play.
Episode 2 of Becoming a Global Disciple
A Lausanne Movement series helping Christians grow in global faith, global awareness, and global mission.
Episode Outline
00:00 Opening
01:00 A Snapshot of the Global Church
01:35 The church is bigger than our cultural lens
02:27 A global family with an unfinished mission
02:52 Christianity’s centre has shifted
04:20 A biblical vision of the global church
05:18 The church’s global shift toward the Global South
05:58 Thriving churches in unexpected places
07:01 Learn about the global church
08:04 The family is not yet complete
08:51 A Snapshot of Global Mission
09:19 God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation
10:02 The mission statistics that should shock us
10:57 The gospel has gone far, but can go further
11:52 Polycentric mission around the world
12:48 Unreached peoples and gospel poverty
13:13 The mission gap is also right here
14:16 You don’t need a passport to participate
14:50 Five ways to join God’s global mission
16:15 An unfinished task entrusted to us
16:55 Pray, live, give, learn, and go
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Speakers' Bios
Pearl Ganta
Pearl Ganta, a dynamic filmmaker and compelling storyteller, serves as a speaker dedicated to influencing lives through media and social engagement. As the Co-Founder and Creative Director of UR Vision, a visionary media company, she channels her creativity into impactful narratives. Additionally, Pearl leads the Apnao Foundation as its Director. This pivotal social initiative champions the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable children, showcasing her commitment to advocacy and change
Desmond Henry
Catalyst for Proclamation Evangelism | Research Fellow
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.