Proclaiming the Gospel with Justice: Freedom & Justice Panel Discussion

What does it mean to proclaim the whole gospel in a world marked by inequality, casteism, pollution, and cultural division?

In this thought-provoking panel hosted by the Lausanne Freedom and Justice Issue Network, global catalysts reflect on how justice and peace are not peripheral to evangelism—but essential expressions of the gospel in action. From caste and culture to media and the environment, this conversation challenges the global Church to rethink discipleship and mission in light of biblical justice.

Panelists

Lars Dahle – Catalyst, Media Engagement Network
Jasmine Kwong – Catalyst, Creation Care Network

Key Takeaways

Justice is at the heart of God’s character and therefore central to gospel witness.
Creation care, pollution, and environmental degradation are justice issues that affect both human and non-human creation.
Caste-based discrimination in South Asia continues even within churches—true witness requires dismantling injustice inside and outside the Church.
Media engagement must go beyond critique; Christians must tell stories of hope and justice, and raise up a new generation of journalists and content creators.
Cultural sensitivity is essential in evangelism—especially in Hindu-majority contexts, where dislocation can undermine the gospel message.
Justice is not a secular value to be avoided, but a gospel imperative to be embraced.

Watch now to explore how freedom, justice, and evangelism must move forward—together.

00:00 The Lausanne Covenant and Evangelization
00:43 Introducing the Panelists
02:12 The Importance of Justice in Evangelization
07:08 Creation Care and Justice
08:44 Justice Issues in Hindu Context
10:41 Media’s Role in Promoting Justice
15:35 Final Thoughts and Cultural Sensitivity
18:03 Conclusion and Call to Action

Issue Network Panel Discussion

As part of the Fourth Lausanne Congress, these panel discussions feature leaders from Lausanne’s global Issue Networks engaging some of the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing the Church today. Covering themes such as justice, integrity, orality, disability, leadership, and mission to the least-reached, each conversation offers biblical reflection, contextual insight, and collaborative vision for the whole Church to bring the whole gospel to the whole world.

Disability and the Great Commission | Disability Concerns Network Panel Discussion

24:37

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

20:50

Justice at the Heart of the Gospel: Freedom & Justice Panel Discussion

22:58

Academic Ministry and Educators Network (AMEN) Panel Discussion

Speakers' Bios

Lars Dahle

Catalyst for Media Engagement

Lars Dahle is a theologian, educator, preacher, and apologist. He is a Professor in Systematic Theology and Christian Apologetics at NLA University College in Kristiansand, Norway. He serves as executive director of Damaris Norway, a cultural apologetics and community engagement hub, and is the founding editor of the apologetic journal Theofilos.

Since 2013 he has been Lausanne Catalyst for Media Engagement, involved in training and equipping evangelical leaders and communicators globally. Lars chaired Lausanne Europe 20/21 and is now part of the Lausanne Europe Regional Team.

He is married to Margunn Serigstad Dahle and enjoys movies, history, walking, and gardening.

Jasmine Kwong

Catalyst for Creation Care

Jasmine is a creation care advocate with OMF International and based in the Philippines. With a background in conservation biology and community development, she often works in the intersections between people and the natural world. Her particular interests are in food security and marine conservation. She also serves on the board of Christians in Conservation in the Philippines, which is an affiliated project of A Rocha International.