Lausanne Movement Podcast

• From Insight to Intercession | Jason Mandryk on Global Trends, Strategic Intercession, and the Future of the Church

  The global Church is changing—but are our prayers keeping up with its needs? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Mandryk, editor of Operation World, joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on the role of strategic, Spirit-led intercession in the age of global change. From his personal calling into prayer mobilization to the intersection of data, mission, and worship, Jason helps us reimagine prayer not as an obligation but as a joyful, global act of partnership with God. We explore current global trends shaping the Church, the challenges of Western influence, and why now more than ever, believers must pray with insight.   🔑 Main Takeaways Prayer as Calling and Delight Jason shares how God called him into a unique blend of prayer, research, and mission—and why prayer is meant to be joyful, not burdensome. The Story and Purpose of Operation World Learn how this powerful prayer tool was birthed in Southern Africa, and how it continues to mobilize believers to pray with focus for every nation on earth. Why Data Matters for Intercession Jason unpacks how information doesn’t replace prayer—it fuels it. When we understand the world, we can pray with greater clarity and compassion. Global Trends Every Christian Should Watch From the growth of the Majority World Church to the rise of hyper-politicized Christianity in the West, Jason highlights trends shaping the Church’s effectiveness. Decolonizing Mission and Sharing Ownership Jason calls for a shift in how Western churches relate to the rest of the world—not as controllers, but as co-laborers learning from others. 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Operation World – operationworld.org (includes contact form to connect with Jason or get the prayer Zoom link) 📱 Operation World App – Available in app stores, free and updated annually 🔍 International Prayer Connect – ipcprayer.org A global hub for prayer movements and initiatives 📘 Books & Authors Mentioned Missions and Money by Dr. Jonathan Bonk Shaped for Prayer Enjoyment by David Macmillan Dominion by Tom Holland Reflections from Dallas Willard and Andrew Murray 📊 Missions Research – justinlong.org - Mission trends and prayer intelligence 🧭 Lausanne’s State of the Great Commission Report - Includes Jason’s paper on Global Aging - https://lausanne.org/report/demographics/global-aging-population   Guest Bio Jason Mandryk is the author of the 7th edition of Operation World and helps to lead the Operation World team. He has been serving at the convergence point of the mission, research, and prayer movements for most of the last 25 years. Using data and Scripture to mobilize prayer and mission is his passion. A Canadian/UK dual citizen, Jason has an M.A. in Global Christian Studies from Providence Theological Seminary and currently lives in Seoul, South Korea.

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• Redeeming Local Arts for Kingdom Witness: Héber Negrão on Ethnodoxology and the Mission of God

  The gospel was never meant to silence culture, but to redeem it. Learn how contextual worship and indigenous art are helping every people group declare the glory of God in their own voice. In this episode, Jason Watson speaks with Heber Negrão—missionary, scholar, and global voice in ethnodoxology—about how the arts can serve the Church’s mission by connecting the gospel to the cultural heart of every people group. Drawing from years of field experience among indigenous communities in Brazil and global training contexts, Heber unpacks how local art forms can be reclaimed to witness to Christ in ways that are deeply meaningful and biblically faithful.   📌 Main Points & Takeaways What is Ethnodoxology? A field of mission that empowers believers to worship and proclaim Christ using their own artistic and cultural expressions. Worship that Belongs Imported worship styles often feel disconnected. Heber explains how contextualized worship allows communities to own their praise of God. Critical Contextualization Local arts must be evaluated biblically, and Heber shares a practical framework for what to accept, adapt, or transform. Art as Gospel Communication In oral cultures, art is often the most effective medium for theology, storytelling, and spiritual formation. From Decoration to Declaration The arts aren’t just a supplement to mission—they are a strategy for gospel proclamation and deep discipleship.   If this episode inspired you to rethink the role of culture and creativity in mission, share it with a worship leader, missionary, or artist in your community. Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast and visit the links below to explore how the arts can serve the Church’s global calling.   📚 Links & Resources 📄 Articles What is Ethnodoxology? Ethnodoxology’s Time is Here – Lausanne Global Analysis The Arts Are Not a Universal Language – Lausanne Global Analysis Visual Affect as Validation of Truth – Lausanne Global Report 📘 Resources Ethnodoxology Handbook & Manual Evangelical Missions Quarterly: Arts in Missions Issue   Guest Bio: Héber Negrão is a missionary ethnomusicologist serving at the Evangelical Missionary Linguistic Association (Brazil). He is a member of the Global Ethnodoxology Network and the Arts Task Force of the WEA Mission Commission. He has worked with oral Bible translation for six years among indigenous people in northern Brazil. Héber holds an MA in ethnomusicology and is a  PhD candidate in world arts at Dallas International University. He has been involved in the ethnoarts ministry in Brazil since 2006. His passion is to see every person praising God using their own arts in a culturally appropriate way. In 2016, Héber participated in Lausanne’s Young Leaders Gathering in Jakarta. After that, he joined the Lausanne Communications Team as a volunteer, and in 2020, he joined Lausanne’s staff as online language coordinator. Héber is married to Sophia, and they have 2 young kids.

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• Missional Insights from East Asia: Seth Kim on Mobilizing the Next Generation, Contextualisation, and Uniting the Church for Global Mission

  How is God moving in East Asia?    📖 Summary: In this episode of the podcast, Seth Kim, a Lausanne Regional Director for East Asia, shares strategic insights on how churches are reaching their cities, cultures, and nations through innovative mission. From mobilizing youth and developing leaders, to contextualizing the gospel and fostering collaboration, Seth paints a powerful picture of what it looks like to pursue the Great Commission in a rapidly changing region. 🙏 Call to Action: Be encouraged—and challenged—by how God is moving in East Asia. Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend or mission leader. Visit lausanne.org to learn how you can partner with the global church in this generation. 📚 Links & Resources Arise Asia – Official Website - https://www.ariseasia.org/ Lausanne Movement – East Asia - https://lausanne.org/network/east-asia Lausanne’s State of the Great Commission report - https://lausanne.org/report/east-asia Guest Bio: Seth was born in Seoul and lives in Asia and the USA. He has been awarded degrees from the University of Illinois, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As a pastor, speaker, leadership educator, church planter, mobilizer, and spiritual trainer, Seth is passionate about the next generation, church planting, missions, and leadership to see lives and the world transformed. He and his wife founded Harvest Mission Community Church (HMCC) in 1996. He is currently the lead pastor of HMCC in Hong Kong. Seth travels extensively working with churches and organizations to train and equip young people to catalyze gospel movements in global cities. Seth is the co-founder and vice-president of Arise Asia. He is also on leadership teams of Church Planting and Multiplication (CPX), Movement Day, and the NXT Move Global. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

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• Recovering the Heart of Evangelism: Des Henry on Proclamation, Discipleship, and the Spirit’s Power in the Church

  What if the Church’s evangelistic crisis isn’t about culture—but about conviction? And what if the way forward isn’t more methods, but deeper surrender? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Desmond Henry, Lausanne catalyst for proclamation evangelism and International Director of the Global Network of Evangelists for Palau, joins us for a compelling conversation on why evangelism often feels sidelined in today’s church—and why it must remain central to God’s mission. He shares insights on the tensions, misunderstandings, and future of evangelism, and challenges ministry leaders to embrace a Spirit-empowered lifestyle of gospel witness. If this episode challenged and encouraged you, share it with someone who’s passionate about mission and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and explore more resources at lausanne.org.   📚 Links & Resources Palau Association - https://www.palau.org/ Lausanne Global Classroom: Proclamation Evangelism - https://lausanne.org/global-classroom/proclamation-evangelism Advance Groups (Mentoring Guide for Evangelists) - https://www.advancegroups.org/ Life in 6 Words App - https://li6w.com/ Connect with Desmond Henry - https://www.desmond-henry.com/   Guest Bio: Desmond Henry is a missional thought-leader, professor of missiology, author, speaker, and practitioner committed to advancing global evangelism. As the International Director of the Global Network of Evangelists for Palau, he leads a global movement to identify, equip, mobilise, and support evangelists in reaching millions with the Gospel. In addition to his main role at Palau, Dr. Henry serves as Chairman of the Conspectus Journal at the South African Theological Seminary; Catalyst for the Lausanne Proclamation Evangelism Network; and Research Fellow for Lausanne Insights on Global Horizons and Trends, contributing to global thought leadership in missiology. Through his leadership at Palau, Lausanne, and beyond, Dr. Henry helps shape the future of gospel outreach strategies, ensuring evangelism remains bold, innovative, and biblically faithful. He is married to Lara, and together they have three daughters: Gabriella, Annabella, and Olivia.

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• Africa’s Gospel Opportunity: Stephen Mbogo on Discipling a Generation and Advancing Mission in the Midst of Crisis and Conflict

  What if Africa’s greatest challenges are also its greatest gospel opportunities? Discover how God is raising up a new generation of leaders in the midst of pressure, persecution, and potential. 📖 Summary: In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Stephen Mbogo, Lausanne Regional Director for the English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking (EPSA) region, and International Team Leader of African Enterprise, shares how Africa’s youthful population and vibrant church are responding to the call of the Great Commission. From discipling Gen Z leaders to strategic outreach across cities, slums, and conflict zones, Dr. Mbogo casts a powerful vision for Africa’s role in global mission. 🙏 Call to Action: Inspired by this episode? Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast and leave a review to help others find it. Visit lausanne.org to learn how to partner with gospel movements across the EPSA region and beyond. 📚 Links & Resources: • African Enterprise: aeint.org • Lausanne Movement (EPSA Region): https://lausanne.org/network/epsa Guest Bio: Stephen Mbogo has a passion for godly, biblical leadership and a heart to see Africa transformed through the salvation of its people and the sound governance of its leaders. Born in eastern Kenya in 1967, Stephen grew up in a family that followed African traditional religions. He witnessed the transforming power of the gospel in the lives of his parents and grandparents before surrendering his life to Christ in high school.  Stephen has been involved in extensive evangelistic activities, leadership training, and community development in Africa and in other parts of the world, including the Mission Africa outreach project that preceded the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town. He has also served as an associate with the FOCUS/IFES Movement, conducting missions to unreached groups in Kenya, as well as African Enterprise (AE), where he has held various leadership roles. He has also been working with the South Sudanese church since the mid-2000s. Currently as AE’s CEO, Stephen’s vision is to see a prayer breakfast movement started in every country on the African continent and to see the church established in every parliament.  Stephen holds a bachelor degree in business administration from Daystar University, a master’s degree in Christian ministries from Nairobi International School of Theology, and a PhD in intercultural studies from Biola University. He lives in Nairobi with his wife Rosemary and their two children, Victor and Joy. In recognition for their role in missions, Stephen and Rosemary were ordained as ministers by their evangelical denomination in 2001.

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