Tickets to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned sold out fast during the Lausanne Congress. That didn’t surprise me. How can one fail to admire Mandela for overcoming great adversity to lead a nation to democracy?
I can’t help but wonder if Mandela, imprisoned under harsh conditions for 27 years, could have imagined that one day he would have opportunity to impact not only his own country of South Africa, but the world.
On a very basic level, there is something so compelling about his story. Humankind fears captivity and treasures freedom. Mandela emerged from captivity unbowed to lead others to stand proud and ultimately to claim freedom.
Participants at the Third Lausanne Congress have awaited with similar anticipation to see what will come out of this gathering of 4,000 evangelicals from 198 nations. Aside from all of the wonderful worship and interaction, what will Cape Town 2010 say to the global church?
On the hike, the man asked Evans about his work. Evans, an orality expert, responded that he taught people to share Bible stories with oral communicators, including illiterate people. The successful businessman said, “You are talking about me.”
Each of the 4000 Particpants at Cape Town 2010 are assigned to a table. Each person at the table represents a vital point of view and the voice of the conversation. Ewa Pieszka shares with us the reason for the tables.
Cape Town 2010 — Friday Recap & Saturday Preview Wayne Pederson, president of HCJB Global, recaps Friday’s activities and issues and previews Saturday’s program and agenda.
In six years, 200 people groups in 40 different countries have heard the Gospel message for the first time in their language and cultural learning style, but 350 million still wait to hear about Christ in their own tongue.
HCJB Global President Wayne Pederson discusses at the Lausanne Congress how technology and social media are changing the way ministries and Christians communicate for evangelism. Pederson Interview
Passion for bubbles and fun runs deep, as this Southeast Asian boy shows while running and waving the fly-swatter he is using as a bubble-wand during a visit a volunteer team from Tennessee made to the children's home where he lives. More Photos View more Southern Cross photos on Flickr.
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