Articles

Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Lausanne Covenant.

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The Whole Gospel for the Whole World: Lausanne's Missional Vision

Lausanne's vision of the 'whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole world' captured a global, comprehensive understanding of Christian mission that continues to inspire evangelical missionary strategy.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 30, 2026

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Evangelism and Social Responsibility: What Lausanne Got Right

Paragraph 5 of the Lausanne Covenant navigated one of evangelicalism's sharpest internal debates. It affirmed both the primacy of evangelism and the necessity of social responsibility - and explained why both flow from the same Gospel.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 23, 2026