Lausanne Movement Podcast

What if God's vision for wealth, poverty, and justice radically differed from the world's? Discover how you can align your life with a kingdom-centered approach to economics. In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Matheus Ortega unpacks the transformative principles of Kingdom Economics. Drawing from scripture, theology, and his journey, Matheus explores four paradigms for addressing wealth and poverty while offering practical insights for living out a Christ-centered approach to justice and generosity. Whether you’re a church leader, business professional, or passionate about justice, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think differently about your role in God's kingdom. Main Points Four Paradigms of Kingdom Economics: Explore the biblical frameworks of abundance, simplicity, justice, and renunciation and how they shape our approach to wealth and poverty. Vocational Calling and Purpose: Discover how personal gifts and career choices can align with God’s greater kingdom vision. Justice and Dignity for the Poor: Learn how addressing poverty goes beyond charity to restoring dignity and creating opportunities for the marginalized. Unity in Diversity Within the Body of Christ: Understand the vital interdependence of different roles—givers, managers, transformers, and servants—in advancing God’s kingdom. Redefining Prosperity in the Kingdom: Shift your perspective on success and abundance, focusing on benefiting others and glorifying God through every resource you steward. If this episode inspired you, we’d love for you to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your network. Visit lausanne.org for more resources on engaging in global mission and kingdom impact. Links & Resources Matheus Ortega’s Book: Economia do Reino (Kingdom Economy) (currently in Portuguese, with translations underway) - https://www.economiadoreino.com/  Additional Inspiration: Explore William Colgate’s legacy of generosity and William Wilberforce’s work for justice. Guest Bio: Matheus Ortega is an expert in international development and climate action. With a bachelor's in International Relations (PUC-SP), a master's in Development and Humanitarian Emergencies (LSE), and a specialization in Urban Development (Oxford), he has led transformative urban projects in Brazil, Haiti, and Namibia. Currently, he is the senior manager for climate action at C40 Cities’ UrbanShift team, and he supports cities in advancing integrated climate strategies. Previously, he advised Salvador, Brazil, on its first Climate Action Plan and managed the UK Government’s £16 million Prosperity Fund in Brazil. Matheus is also the author of Economia do Reino and Tithe. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

What does it take to prepare Christlike leaders for a rapidly changing world? Discover how decades of wisdom and experience have shaped Dr. Manfred Kohl’s vision for equipping the next generation of workers for the harvest.   Main Points: The Need for Humility, Integrity, and Simplicity: Dr. Kohl highlights how these Christlike qualities are essential for effective ministry and leadership. Establishing Global Standards for Ministry: Through Re-Forma, Dr. Kohl advocates for standardized training to ensure leaders are biblically prepared for service. Mobilizing and Training Harvest Workers: The Galilean Movement’s ambitious goal of equipping one million new Christlike workers annually addresses the leadership gap in global missions. Overcoming Leadership Loneliness: Dr. Kohl stresses the importance of deep, trusting friendships for accountability and support to sustain moral and spiritual integrity. The Role of Focus and Common Sense in Ministry: Leaders must learn to prioritize, avoid excuses, and apply practical wisdom to fulfill their calling effectively. Join the mission! Subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with others in your network. Visit our website to explore more resources and discover how you can get involved in global missions.   Links & Resources: Re-Forma: https://whttps://www.re-forma.global/ Galilean Movement: https://www.galileanmovement.org A Global Standard for Ministry Training - https://lausanne.org/global-analysis/a-global-standard-for-ministry-training Be Focused, Use Common Sense, Avoid Excuses and Stupidity by Dr. Manfred Kohl - https://www.amazon.com/Focused-Common-Overcome-Excuses-Stupidity/dp/1666745154 Lausanne Movement Website: https://www.lausanne.org   Guest Bio: Dr Manfred Kohl has served in many senior theological education roles and personally visited 495 theological institutions. In his academic capacity, he has published over 120 books and articles. During the course of his ministry, he established the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision in several European countries. He founded Re-Forma, an institution that has set a global standard for non-formal theological education. He also founded the Galilean Movement, which calls for an additional one million women and men for biblical ministry each year. Kohl is a catalyst for the Global Integrity Network (GIN), an issue network of the Lausanne Movement and the World Evangelical Alliance.

What does it truly take to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Lisa Pak dives into the complex reality of global missions, sharing her experiences as a leader bridging cultural and generational divides. From empowering women in ministry to the inspirational prayer culture of the Korean church, Lisa challenges us to embrace our unique roles in advancing the Kingdom of God. With stories of everyday faithfulness and a call to greater collaboration, this conversation is both inspiring and deeply practical. Main Points: Empowering Women in Ministry: Practical advice and encouragement for women called to serve and lead in the church. The Lifelong Journey of Discipleship: How relational, ongoing discipleship transforms lives and builds a stronger global church. Lessons from the Korean Church: Insights on the prayer culture and missional focus that make the Korean church a global leader. Bridging Generations and Cultures: The unique role of "bridging generations" in fostering understanding and collaboration across divides. Celebrating Everyday Faithfulness: How the unseen, daily acts of obedience from ordinary believers are the true strength of the church. Inspired by Lisa’s message? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend passionate about missions, and visit the Lausanne Movement website to explore how you can contribute to the task set before us. Links & Resources: Finishing the Task Initiative - https://finishingthetask.com/ Connect with Lisa Pak: [email protected] or [email protected] Guest Bio: Lisa Pak is the Global Strategist for Finishing The Task (FTT). She previously held the position of Regional Director for Ontario and Nunavut at the Canadian Bible Society and has 14 years of pastoral ministry experience across South Korea, Singapore, and Canada, focusing on the Korean diaspora community. A second-generation Korean-Canadian and Toronto native, she is ordained by the Korean Association of Independent Churches and Missions (KAICAM). Lisa holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a Master of Arts in Biblical Languages (MABL) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Tyndale University. Passionate about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the Gospel, Lisa has traveled extensively, bringing a global perspective to her ministry. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

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—FiftyFour Collective—designed to empower ministries worldwide. Main Points: Leadership as the Foundation: The role of vision and character in shaping impactful organizations and the irreplaceable value of tested leaders. The Nine Dimensions of Organizational Health: Discover the 9D framework for assessing and enhancing ministry effectiveness. Storytelling for Sustainability: Why the ability to tell compelling stories is key to raising funds and fostering deeper connections. The Importance of Long-Term Thinking: Neil challenges ministries to think generationally, building resilience and capacity for lasting impact. FiftyFour Collective – A Free Resource: Learn how the FiftyFour Collective platform offers tools, courses, and assessments to strengthen ministries culturally agilely. Explore the FiftyFour Collective platform to access the 9D assessment and over 90 practical courses designed to strengthen your ministry’s health and impact. Visit https://fiftyfourcollective.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! Links & Resources: FiftyFour Collective – Explore the 9D Assessment and Courses - https://fiftyfourcollective.com/ Learn more about the Mergon Foundation’s work: Mergon Foundation Website - https://mergon.co.za/ Neil Hart’s Recommended Reading: Mission Drift by Peter Greer Guest Bio: 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. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!