Europe Regional Reflections | Audio Reading of the State of the Great Commission Report

Join us for an insightful audio narration of the Europe region's reflection on the 40 themes from the Lausanne State of the Great Commission Report. In this episode, we will explore the major challenges and opportunities facing the Christian church in Europe, a continent that was once Christianized and is now undergoing significant de-Christianization.

In this episode, we will cover several key issues that the church in Europe must address as it seeks to re-evangelize the continent:

• The meaning of truth and trust: There has been a significant shift in the European mindset where personal experience has largely replaced objective truth. This has led to a decline in trust in traditional institutions, including the church, making it challenging to communicate the Gospel.


• The place of community: Despite being a highly urban and interconnected continent, many people feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection. We will discuss how the church can move beyond a "come to us" model to create authentic communities that go out and engage with people where they are.


• The challenges of the digital world: The rise of the digital world presents both challenges and opportunities. The church must find new ways to connect with people and share the Gospel in online spaces, moving beyond traditional methods.


• A shift in morality: We will explore how Christian values are increasingly seen as negative or restrictive, particularly by younger generations. This has led to a reluctance among believers to share their faith, and we will discuss how to address this issue.

The report highlights that a "re-evangelization" of Europe is already underway, with a new wave of missionaries from the Majority World now being sent to the continent. This is a significant contribution to global missions, as Europe, once the source of missionaries, is now becoming a mission field itself, receiving new energy and perspectives from global partners.

Some other important topics we will touch on include creation care and climate justice, and unprecedented demographic changes that are reshaping the continent.

Tune in and be inspired to advance the global mission together.