Engaging an Emerging Generation of Global Mission Leaders

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Author: Nana Yaw Offei Awuku | Source: This article originally appeared in the November/2016 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis and is published here with permission. To receive this free bimonthly publication from the Lausanne Movement, subscribe online at www.lausanne.org/analysis.

Engaging an Emerging Generation of Global Mission Leaders: Embracing the Challenge of Partnerships

 

Summary:

The kingdom of God is established only through the power of God. This ultimate dimension of partnership with God can accomplish the faithful finishing of the global mission. As we celebrate the growth of the global church, it is time to engage with the new generation of global mission leaders and embrace the challenge and beauty of kingdom partnerships for the gospel.

Key Points:

    1. A new generation of African younger leaders is rising to the challenge of missions.

 

    1. Any reflection on twenty-first century church requires consideration of the transformations taking place in the global South church.

 

    1. Our common mission arises out of our common identity in Christ.

 

    1. The massive movement towards Christian faith in the global South creates the need for new effective models of geographical partnerships between
      the global North and the global South church.

 

    1. There is the need for reflection on new models of structural partnerships for global mission.

 

    1. There is the need for consideration of effective generational partnerships for mission.

 

    1. Effective partnerships for global mission will grow out of authentic cross-cultural friendships.

 

    1. He challenges the church to re-emphasize and re-engage the priority of the ultimate partnership with God in the Missio Dei.

 

    1. Our relationship to God should be the foundation for all other mission partnerships.

 

  1. As we celebrate the growth of the global church, it is time to engage the new generation of global mission leaders in embracing the challenge and beauty of kingdom partnerships for the gospel.

 

Resource Link:

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Author Biography:

Nana Yaw Offei Awuku was the Lausanne Regional Director for English, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking countries in Africa (EPSA) until September 2016. He has been on staff with Scripture Union Ghana for over 20 years and currently serves on the Senior Management Team as the Director for Field Ministries. Nana is married to Beth and they live in Ghana with their three children. He is currently on a two-year study break at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Boston). He has been invited by Lausanne to serve as Director for the Younger Leaders Generation initiative (YLGen).