Looking Ahead: Global Collaboration for the Great Commission

Michael Oh delivers an inspiring address on the future of global missions, emphasizing the necessity of strategic collaboration and digital engagement. Reflecting on 50 years of Lausanne’s history, Oh highlights the movement’s ongoing call to biblical faith and collective action to fulfill the Great Commission. He underscores the power of the gospel to address global challenges, such as poverty and mental illness, and the need for innovative approaches to disciple-making. Oh stresses the importance of digital tools in evangelism, especially in reaching younger generations, and calls for the global church to unite in shaping the world for 2050. He concludes with a challenge to build on the legacy of Lausanne’s founding leaders by pursuing greater collaboration, using 21st-century technology, and depending on God’s guidance for the next 50 years of global mission work.

Talk Outline

00:00 Introduction to the Lausanne Movement
01:34 The Power of the Gospel
03:54 Addressing Global Challenges
05:40 Strategic Collaborations and Achievements
08:25 The Role of Digital in Modern Evangelism
12:09 The Future of Global Mission
16:40 Reflecting on Leadership and Legacy
18:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

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This recording is from the Fourth Lausanne Congress, held in Incheon, South Korea in September 2024. This gathering brought together global church leaders to collaborate on mission strategies for advancing the gospel. Through plenary sessions, table group discussions, and collaborative workshops, the Congress focused on addressing critical gaps in global mission today.

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Speaker's Bio

Michael Oh

Global Executive Director/CEO

Dr Michael Young-Suk Oh is global executive director / CEO of the Lausanne Movement.

Michael is of Korean descent, born in America. Michael received his BA, MS, and PhD degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as an MA in regional studies, East Asia, at Harvard University.

Michael, his wife Pearl, and their five children served as missionaries in Nagoya, Japan from 2004 to 2016. In January 2004, he founded a ministry called Christ Bible Institute (CBI), which includes Christ Bible Seminary, the Heart & Soul Cafe, and a church-planting ministry. He currently serves as chairman of the board of directors for CBI and chancellor of Christ Bible Seminary.

Michael’s first involvement with the Lausanne Movement was at the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization. Then in 2006 Michael served on the younger leaders planning team for the 2006 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering, where he also gave the keynote address. In 2007 he joined the Lausanne Board of Directors as its youngest member. He has served as global executive director / CEO since March 2013.