Overcoming Challenges at the Workplace with Willy Kotiuga

What does faithful presence look like in places where you can’t speak openly about your faith? In this powerful and personal talk from the Workplace Track at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Dr. Willy Kotiuga reflects on over 30 years of experience working in the Middle East, navigating environments where bold faith must be expressed through quiet integrity, deep relationships, and wise questions.

Willy challenges us to rethink success—not by visible outcomes, but by long-term faithfulness, trust, and the seeds we plant. With stories of mentoring, hard-earned trust, and God’s hidden work, this message is a masterclass in spiritual influence when your words are limited but your life speaks volumes.

Part of the Lausanne Workplace Track Series, this talk encourages believers to embrace the power of subtle influence and patient obedience in even the most resistant places.

00:00 Introduction: Faith in a Foreign Land
01:28 Navigating Professional and Spiritual Challenges
02:14 The Power of Subtle Influence
03:53 Building Trust Through Integrity
05:14 The Importance of Relationships
07:11 The Impact of Thoughtful Questions
08:40 Witnessing the Fruits of Labor
09:52 Conclusion: Trusting in God’s Timing