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What makes a ministry truly impactful? Discover how healthier leaders and organizations can lead to long-term, sustainable Kingdom impact.
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Neil Hart, Executive Head of the Mergon Foundation, explores what it takes to build healthy ministries for lasting Kingdom impact. Neil shares his journey and insights on organizational health and introduces a helpful resource—54 Collective—designed to empower ministries worldwide.
Explore the 54 Collective platform to access the 9D assessment and over 90 practical courses designed to strengthen your ministry’s health and impact. Visit 54Collective.com today and start your journey toward healthier ministry practices. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with your network!
Neil Hart is deeply inspired by creativity as a redemptive force for God’s kingdom. With a rich background in entrepreneurship, leadership, ministry, and organizational management, he has gained unique insights into leadership from diverse perspectives.
For 20 years, Neil was the founder and CEO of Boomtown, a creative brand agency in South Africa, where he developed strategies for universities and large corporations. Later, he assumed leadership of All Nations, a global missions and church-planting organization founded by Floyd McClung. In this role, he served on the international leadership team and engaged with unreached people groups across 20 countries. Currently, Neil serves as the Executive Director of the Mergon Foundation, a catalytic resource partner supporting kingdom-focused ministries throughout Africa and the Middle East.
Beyond his professional contributions, Neil’s personal passions are equally remarkable. He once wrote a speech for Nelson Mandela, speaks three languages, and is an author and exhibited artist. In his leisure time, he enjoys woodworking, playing the guitar, cooking, and growing bonsai—but above all, his life is centered on Jesus.
How is the African Church transforming the global mission landscape, and what can the world learn from its theology?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Bishop Professor Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu delves into the influence of African Christianity on the global Church. From its vibrant growth to its unique theological contributions, he shares invaluable perspectives on how Africa shapes the mission and future of global Christianity.
If this episode inspired you, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement podcast for more conversations like this. Don’t forget to leave a review and visit lausanne.org to explore more resources and join the global mission movement.
Bishop Prof. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu has devoted his life to serving Christ and the people of Ghana. He currently serves as the Presiding Bishop of the Ghanaian Methodist Church, following a distinguished academic career as a professor at Trinity Theological Seminary in Ghana. A valued contributor to the Lausanne Movement, Bishop Kwabena brings practical insights and lived experience to his work with the Lausanne Theological Working Group. His academic achievements are equally noteworthy, including his recognition as a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Is it time to rethink how we do youth ministry?
In this insightful episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Youth for Christ USA's Jake Bland joins us to discuss how youth ministry must adapt to meet young people where they are in today's complex world. Jake explores the unique opportunities and challenges of ministering to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the importance of authentic, Christ-centered relationships to inspire faith.
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More about 3Story:
3Story® is a way of life that guides followers of Jesus to be good news as they share The Good News. It is the framework Youth For Christ USA uses to describe how we live in relationship with God and others. The three overlapping circles represent each of our stories—God’s Story, our own stories and the stories of young people. Then, the three connection points of the circles represent growing relationships between God and us, us and others, and others and God.
We want to be people who are consistently drawing near to God for the sake of others, who love them like Jesus loves us, and who serve as Jesus serves. We know how powerful learning about and living a 3Story® lifestyle can be.
The 3Story® for Churches Curriculum
While the curriculum was originally developed for YFC Chapter staff and affiliates familiar with the 3Story® framework to host 3Story training events for their ministry partners, we believe it stands on its own and we are excited to offer it to a wider audience. Learn more and download the curriculum at https://yf.cx/3StoryForChurches.
Guest Bio:
Jacob “Jake” Bland is the President and CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC), where he leads the 77-year-old organization’s mission to bring the hope of Jesus to youth across the U.S. and around the world. Jake’s journey with YFC spans over two decades, beginning as a high school volunteer and growing through a variety of leadership roles, including Chief of Staff, VP of Development and Marketing, and CEO of the YFC Foundation. With a heart for Christ and a deep commitment to raising faithful leaders, Jake envisions YFC as a guiding light for 11-19-year-olds in crisis, providing them with a message of hope, connection, and the love of God. He holds a master’s in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington University and lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Ali, and their two children.
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What does it look like to seek revival amongst the younger generations? Discover Sarah Breuel’s journey of surrender, renewal, and hope for a European awakening.
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we hear from Sarah Breuel, founder of Revive Europe, as she shares powerful stories of faith, transformation, and vision for revival among the next generation.
Inspired by this episode? Be part of the movement! Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast for more stories like Sarah’s, leave a review, and share this episode to help spread the message of revival. Visit our website to learn more about Revive Europe and other resources to deepen your walk with God.
Sarah Breuel is the director of Revive Europe. Included in Christianity Today’s ’33 under 33′ list of leaders to watch, Sarah served as chair of the 2016 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering. Originally from Brazil and currently living in Rome, Sarah has worked for IFES in four national movements in the last 16 years (Brazil, Canada, Norway, and Italy) and now works in the European region as the evangelism training coordinator. She has a business degree and a MDiv from Regent College, and serves on the Lausanne Movement’s international board of directors. Sarah is married to René. They have planted a vibrant church in Rome and have two boys, Pietro and Matteo.
What does it take to shape the next generation of Christlike leaders, and how can we inspire a deeper love for the Church amidst a fragmented world?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason and Phil Ryken dive into a rich conversation about leadership, faith, and the legacy of serving the next generation. From personal stories of faith in the Ryken family to navigating the challenges of modern-day discipleship, Phil shares insights on how the Church can stay relevant while remaining rooted in biblical truths. Whether passionate about student ministry, leadership, or global missions, this episode offers profound reflections and actionable wisdom for today’s church.
After listening, we invite you to reflect on how you can inspire and mentor the next generation in your community. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with others passionate about equipping future leaders for the Kingdom!
Dr. Philip Graham Ryken is the eighth president of Wheaton College, where he studied English literature and philosophy. Dr. Ryken earned a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. He preached at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church from 1995 until his appointment at Wheaton in 2010. President Ryken has published more than 50 Bible commentaries and other books and serves as a board member for The Gospel Coalition and the National Association of Evangelicals. He has traveled to more than 30 countries on 6 continents to teach and preach the gospel.
How can we inspire and disciple Generation Z in a world saturated by social media and secular narratives?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lucas Pegoraro, a pastor and ministry leader from São Paulo, Brazil, shares how his passion for graphic design and theology led to co-founding a social media ministry reaching tens of thousands of GenZ’s with the gospel. He discusses the cultural challenges Gen Z faces, the role of social media in shaping their worldview, and how the church can engage them effectively.
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Lucas Pegoraro, 29, was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and holds degrees in Graphic Design and Theology. He works in digital ministry, helping to create Christian resources to support people in their faith across various platforms. In Brazil, he serves as the coordinator for BibleProject Portuguese. He is also the co-founder of Efeito Prisma, a Christian organization dedicated to fostering dialogue between faith and culture, equipping believers to live out their faith in everyday life. Additionally, he serves as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor at his local church, Vertical Vineyard.
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Nana Yaw Offei Awuku, Global Associate Director for Generations at the Lausanne Movement. Nana shares his passion for fostering generational unity in global missions and unveils key insights into the upcoming Younger Leaders Gathering in 2026. He discusses the biblical foundation for generational collaboration and his own journey from engineering to full-time ministry, providing valuable lessons for leaders of all ages.
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Nana Yaw Offei Awuku serves as the global associate director for generations. In this role he leads the Lausanne Younger Leaders Generation initiative (YLGen). He was previously the Lausanne regional director for English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking Africa (EPSA) for over five years until September 2016.
Nana was on staff with Scripture Union Ghana for over 20 years till 2017 and served on the senior management team as the director for field ministries. His primary ministry foci are evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development.
Nana is trained professionally as a chemical engineer and organization development consultant. He graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Massachusetts, US) with an MA in evangelism and world mission, and is currently a PhD candidate with Biola University. Nana is married to Beth, and they have three children: Christy-Joy, Eben-Joy, and Laura-Joy.
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Mary Ho and Lisa, co-catalysts of Lausanne’s Issue Network for the Least Reached Peoples, share their personal stories of transformation and how God is at work among the least reached. Together, they discuss the importance of dignity and community and how every believer can participate in global missions.
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In this special episode recorded live at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Michael Oh, Global Executive Director/CEO of the Lausanne Movement, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the years of preparation, shares powerful insights from the Congress itself, and casts a compelling vision for what’s next for the global movement.
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Dr Michael Young-Suk Oh is the global executive director / CEO of the Lausanne Movement.
Michael is of Korean descent, born in America. Michael received his BA, MS, and PhD degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as an MA in regional studies, East Asia, at Harvard University.
Michael, his wife Pearl, and their five children served as missionaries in Nagoya, Japan from 2004 to 2016. In January 2004, he founded a ministry called Christ Bible Institute (CBI), which includes Christ Bible Seminary, the Heart & Soul Cafe, and a church-planting ministry. He currently serves as chairman of the board of directors for CBI and chancellor of Christ Bible Seminary.
Michael’s first involvement with the Lausanne Movement was at the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization. Then in 2006 Michael served on the younger leaders planning team for the 2006 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering, where he also gave the keynote address. In 2007 he joined the Lausanne Board of Directors as its youngest member. He has served as global executive director / CEO since March 2013.
In this special episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore collaborative action in global mission. Through highlights from previous interviews with key leaders, we uncover the transformative impact of working together for the Great Commission.
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