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Lausanne 1974: Billy Graham, John Stott, and the Birth of a Movement

In July 1974, over 2,700 evangelical leaders gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland at Billy Graham's invitation. The covenant they produced has shaped evangelical mission theology for half a century.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 16, 2026