Comments for Lausanne Europe

Comment on Understanding and Discipling Youth by Ivan Pierre

Ivan Pierre — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 02:08:52 +0000

American evangelical bullshit comes in Lausanne… Holly crap…. 😉

Comment on Rethinking Mission in Europe: An African Contribution by bernie

bernie — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:15:40 +0000

An amazing and true talk. this is my experience as an african woman living here for over 30 yrs.

Comment on The Church in a Sexualised Culture by Eddie Broussard

Eddie Broussard — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:58:42 +0000

Thanks for helping us look beneath the surface at both the foundations and implications of the popular secular narratives of human sexuality and their vision for human sexuality fulfillment. Does God our creator, the One who is all wise and all knowing have the best idea for human flourishing in the area of sexuality? It would be great to explore deeper understanding of the impact of placing a wedge between body and soul, between biological sex and gender, etc. Prov. 14:12 and 16:25 say, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” The corrupting influence of sin affects all areas our humanity that our sexuality touches, emotional, psychological, physical, attitudinal, etc. What are some of the consequences of the “freedom” advocated in the view of sexuality touted in advertisements today? I would like to be able to better converse God’s vision of flourishing in the area of our human sexuality. This article spurred me on further on that journey.

Comment on Church Planting in Europe: Perspectives of an African Pastor in Romania by Paul Ritchie

Paul Ritchie — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:36:02 +0000

Very relevant for our situation as we have 27 nationalities in our church, and are blessed that mnay of these are from the African Continent.

Comment on We Seek Your Kingdom by Ole-Magnus

Ole-Magnus — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:52:39 +0000

Dear Natalie Meeks and Charles Kelly - Conversation team
As I listened to "We Seek Your Kingdom" this morning I broke down in tears, deeply touched! Leaving me with the prayer "Make us again what we were made to be" - And please, Lord, start with me!

Mark 4,35-41 reached me at a deeper level than earlier as I soaked in "Peace! Be still!" - taking in the impressions in the Reambrandt painting.
Sureley; "Ears that hear and eyes that see - the Lord made them both" - Prov 20,12.

Natalie and Charles; please keep helping us to make Christ visible in Europe today

Comment on Understanding and Discipling Youth by Paul Ritchie

Paul Ritchie — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:49:32 +0000

In my teens’ secondary school they have moved the conversation from ‘tolerance’ to ‘acceptance’. They no longer claim that it is okay to simply love people who are different than you, you must accept (celebrate) they sexual identities too. In practice this means that you are not allowed disagree with the school policy or issues of transgenderism etc. I have spoken to the principle about how she can ensure a safe environment for those who hold views that are outliers on issues of sexuality (e.g. evangelicals, Muslims etc). There seems to be no tolerance for dissenting voices.

Comment on LECTIO DIVINA … VISIO DIVINA by Paul Ritchie

Paul Ritchie — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:13:36 +0000

Beautiful

Comment on Bearing Witness to Christ in the Realm of Ideas: A Holistic Missional Approach to Apologetics in Europe by Paul Ritchie

Paul Ritchie — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:39:06 +0000

In the context of the Republic of Ireland it seems that pre-Christian and post-Christian ideas receive positive press but any truly Christian views are discarded. The Catholic church is labelled corrupt because of the many child abuse scandals and evangelicals are caricatured of as right-wing, climate denying, Trump supporting etc.
In a program on RTE (our state television channel) a comedian met people from all forms of vague religious backgrounds. All were given a positive airing except the evangelical house church leader who was treated with great hostility because of his views on LGBT+ issues.
RTE will give positive images of pre-Christian views (e.g. holy wells and druidism). It also treats the Islamic community with the gentleness that should be shown to minority groups. But evangelicals (who are a tiny fraction of our population) are not treated with such gentleness.

Comment on The Ecclesial Apologetic for God: Becoming a Good Church in the Eyes of a Watching World by Paul Ritchie

Paul Ritchie — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:17:36 +0000

Our group mentioned the importance of incorporating our non-believing friends into informal settings where our church friends are present. Today a friend explained how her own biological family is dysfunctional and so her church family is of extra importance to her. (Paul Ritchie, Limerick)

Comment on Church Planting in Europe: Perspectives of an African Pastor in Romania by Anderson Moyo

Anderson Moyo — Mon, 10 May 2021 16:09:55 +0000

Thank you very much Peter for sharing your experience of church planting in the Diaspora. it is interesting that God intervene in amazing ways to have His will done through us. I was so encouraged by your article and can relate to a number of things that you mentioned. God bless.

Comment on Understanding and Discipling Youth by Tena

Tena — Fri, 07 May 2021 11:35:24 +0000

There is so much to unpack here but it begins by turning our heart to the next generation. What can my church do to respond? What about the larger Church? How can we overcome our hesitancy or fear and go after this generation? We are praying about this.

Comment on The Legacy of John Stott through the Lausanne Movement by Ole-Magnus

Ole-Magnus — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:07:01 +0000

Thanks Julia fro gathering this valuable material. Looking forward to the Gathering :-)

Greetings from Norway

/ Ole-Magnus