Integrity Is Mission: Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Network Panel Discussion

How can the global Church lead with integrity in a world shaped by corruption, compromise, and injustice? In this powerful conversation hosted by the Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Network, Christian leaders from around the world share why integrity is foundational to faithful witness—and how believers can actively resist corruption in both public life and private practice.

Panelists

Key Takeaways

Integrity is not optional—it reflects the very character of God and must be lived out in every area of life and ministry.
Anti-corruption work isn’t just about legal action; it includes teaching values, modeling honesty, and forming accountable Christian communities.
Transformational change happens when Christians commit to daily acts of integrity—from paying taxes to avoiding plagiarism to rejecting bribes.
The Church is called to be a role model of honesty and justice, not only through sermons, but through systems, relationships, and accountability.
Dreams for 2050 include a world where the Church leads the way in integrity, every believer is mobilized to confront corruption, and justice is accessible to all.

Watch now to be inspired and equipped to stand for truth in your church, workplace, and society—wherever God has placed you.

00:00 Introduction to the Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Network
01:09 The Mission and Vision of the Network
02:18 Early Initiatives and Legal Actions
03:23 Personal Motivations and Stories
08:15 Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts
09:22 Educational Programs and Impact
12:28 Theological Perspectives on Integrity
15:46 Dreaming of a Corruption-Free Future
18:49 Encouragement and Call to Action
23:41 Conclusion and Future Plans

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Speakers' Bios

Willy Kotiuga

Catalyst for Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Dr Willy Kotiuga serves as the Co-Catalyst for the Lausanne/WEA Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Network. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has over 35 years of experience as a consulting engineer, advising governments and organizations in more than 25 countries on infrastructure development. A committed leader within the Lausanne Movement, Dr Kotiuga has been instrumental in organizing workplace initiatives, including the Lausanne Cape Town 2010 Congress and the Global Workplace Forum. He serves on the board of Lausanne Canada and actively integrates faith, integrity, and leadership across his professional career and ministry work worldwide.

Richelle Joy Belgira

Catalyst for Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Richelle (also known as Chil or Joy to most of her friends) is a Senior Associate Lawyer at Salumbides & De Los Santos, a law firm in Quezon City, Philippines where she integrates her legal expertise with her Christian values. With eight years of experience, she specializes in corporate law, litigation, and anti-corruption measures, serving a diverse clientele including churches, businesses, and non-profits.

In addition to her legal practice, Chil is also part of the Lausanne Movement’s Global Integrity Network, where she serves as a Co-Catalyst. She also participated in the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul.

Lazarus Phiri

Catalyst for Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Lazarus currently serves as missiologist-at-large with Pioneers, a mission organization, and is the acting president (vice chancellor) of the Evangelical University (formerly Theological College of Central Africa) in Ndola, Zambia.

He attended the Second Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Manila in 1989 as a young leader, and later attended the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town in 2010 as one of the senior leaders.

Lazarus trained in accounts and business studies in Zambia, then went on to receive a BSc in pastoral ministry in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (US), an MA in intercultural studies from Wheaton Graduate School, and a PhD in theology and history of mission from the University of Edinburgh.

Lazarus was born and raised in Zambia. He is married to Rachel Melhorn Phiri and they have two sons, Jeremiah (wife Taryn) and Immanuel.