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The Lausanne Movement Precursors to Lausanne 1974: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Sponsored Events World Congress on Evangelism (Berlin 1966) Convened October 26 - November 4, 1966 Co-sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Christianity Today (CT) Almost 1,200 delegates from over 100 countries. Theme: One Race, One Gospel, One Task From Berlin to Lausanne Four BGEA-sponsored regional conferences Asia-South Pacific Congress on Evangelism (Singapore 1968) North American Congress on Evangelism (Minneapolis 1969) Latin America Congress on Evangelism (Bogotá 1969) European Congress on Evangelism (Amsterdam 1971) Focus of each conference: sustain the momentum for evangelism generated at Berlin Summary of Pre-Lausanne Congresses Ensured that evangelicals would focus energy on evangelism as the primary task of the church. Gathered international leaders in regional contexts to consider local and regional issues in light of the universal need for evangelism. Enabled theological unity, and at the same time generated discussion on significant theological issues (e.g., the relationship of evangelism and social responsibility; responding to Vatican II). Brought evangelicals international attention and gave momentum for the Lausanne consultation. International Congress for World Evangelization (Lausanne 1974) . . . In Context Lausanne 1974: Purpose and Focus Framed as a follow up to Berlin 1966, The Lausanne Consultation on World Evangelization was proposed by Billy Graham for the purpose of bringing together evangelicals who focused on evangelizing the world. Focus on evangelization—the whole task of the church—rather than evangelism—the proclamation of the Gospel. Lausanne 1974 Factoids Met in July 16-25 in Lausanne, Switzerland Over 2,700 participants from 150 nations Counting observers, media, and guests, over 4,000 people were present. About 50% were from majority world settings TIME commented: “a formidable forum, possibly the widest-rangin