In 1974 under the leadership of Billy Graham church leaders from virtually every evangelical denomination and virtually every country in the world gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The purpose of this massive gathering was to serve as a sort of congress for Christian leaders who could determine how the church, in all its various organizations and denominations, could better work together to accomplish the Great Commission. This global conference on global evangelization was the beginning of the Lausanne movement.

In October, 2010 there will be a Lausanne gathering of 4,000 leaders from all over the world, but this time in Cape Town, South Africa. The hope is that this will be more than just a one-time meeting, but that God willing, it will be a catalytic event in the life of the church – drawing leaders together in purposeful prayer, humble repentance, strategic dialogue and decisive action.

Please pray that God would bring the right people to the table at this gathering, and that our generation would do it’s part to advance the whole Gospel to the whole world! If you know someone who you think may be a good candidate to participate in this global congress be sure to submit their name to the Lausanne organization. For other a list of other ways to participate in this important event visit the Lausanne website.

This brief video shows the history of Lausanne: