Hello WBC Friends,
As 2021 begins, we are tackling some new challenges and opportunities in leading the next generation of digital missions. On January 1, Russ began a new role as Director of Digital Engagement for the Lausanne Movement as well as stepping into the Managing Director role for Indigitous which he helped to found in 2013.
We remain full-time missionaries, based in Singapore, raising support with Power to Change / Cru as both Lausanne and Indigitous have no formal employees, but function as networks of like-minded believers and organizations joining together to make Jesus known amongst the nations.
Since its founding in 1974 by Billy Graham, the Lausanne Movement has been connecting influencers and ideas for global mission, with a vision of the gospel for every person, an evangelical church for every people, Christ-like leaders for every church, and kingdom impact in every sphere of society. The Lausanne Movement is one of the most trusted/influential global, inter-denominational convenors of the body of Christ.
As the Lausanne Movement prepares for the 4th global congress on world evangelization in Korea in 2024, Russ has been asked to build a digital transformation roadmap to help the movement embrace digital strategies in accomplishing its mission and calling the body of Christ to the task.
Learn more:
- Lausanne in 100 seconds
- Roadmap for Lausanne's future by Dr. Michael Oh, CEO (33 min)
- Why Lausanne? Billy Graham's keynote in 1974 (64 min)
Motivated by the reality that most humans spend an average of eight hours a day online and that there are still five billion people that don't know and follow Jesus we press on with our mission. Our daily focus will shift slightly, but the intentions and outcomes are the same, namely, how can we effectively use the "Roman roads" of our day - digital technology - to bring the life-changing message of the gospel where it has not yet taken root.
We will continue to be based in Singapore to maintain proximity to the 12 countries where the majority of unreached people live and to serve church leaders and missionaries in these places. These countries are Indonesia, China, India, Vietnam, Japan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Russia.
We are so thankful for your friendship and partnership in leading the next generation of digital missions. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Even if you don't have questions, we'd love to hear from you too!
Dr. Michael Oh, Global Executive Director, A roadmap for Lausanne's future.
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