Pierre Berthoud

The 4200 people present at the Congress in Cape Town confirmed that the Lausanne movement represents one of the most dynamic currents of the Christian Church today. In Cape Town it was possible to appreciate the evolution of the Lausanne movement: the continuity and development of the vision, the areas of reflection and the actions which need to be implemented. The priorities of evangelising peoples who have not yet had the opportunity of hearing the gospel and of performing works of compassion were again emphasised. The desire to show the implications of the Christian faith in the public square is more innovative. This presentation of the global biblical perspective which enlightens all aspects of thought, life and human action is more than welcome. The first part of this article deals with the highlights and some weaknesses of the Congress that can be considered as a major landmark in the history of missions at the beginning of the 21st century. The second part deals with differen...