What is the Global Workplace Forum?
The Global Workplace Forum held from 25-29 June 2019 in Manila, Philippines brought together participants from around the world to consider how best Lausanne's vision for kingdom impact in every sphere of society could be fulfilled.
This classroom series examines the impact and effect that Christians can and should have in the workplace, how the Bible supports this notion, and how the church can support and encourage Christian workers through inspiring leaders, organizations, and movements to understand the importance of workplace ministry to global evangelization
GWF Participants
Participants who attended the Global Workplace Forum?
800 to 1000 globally representative participants
At least 50% were from the secular workplace
At least 30% were women
At least 30% were younger leaders
Intentional inclusion of voices from all occupations, including blue-collar and ‘no collar’ workers
“The next great work of God is through the believers in the workplace”
What’s happening in Canada relating to GWF?
The limited space at the Global event in Manila does not limit your opportunity to be involved in the discussion in Canada. A series of pre and post Manila consultations and forums are being planned across Canada, in early 2019. You are welcome to participate and will be given an opportunity to sign up. Locations, dates and any specific workplace topics will be updated on this website as soon as they become available.
To host a session in your city or receive updates about events contact us:
“We have too long neglected the 99% who are not in full-time professional ministry.”
gospel
Mobilize the whole church—in every corner of the workplace—as bearers of the gospel.
together
Break down the sacred-secular divide.
truth
Return to the biblical truth that every believer is involved in the work of God.
impact
Work together toward kingdom impact in every sphere of society.
The Cape Town Commitment
Truth & the Workplace
“The Bible shows us God’s truth about human work as part of God’s good purpose in creation. The Bible brings the whole of our working lives within the sphere of ministry, as we serve God in different callings. ”
“By contrast, the falsehood of a ‘sacred-secular divide’ has permeated the Church’s thinking and action. This divide tells us that religious activity belongs to God, whereas other activity does not. Most Christians spend most of their time in work which they may think has little spiritual value (so-called secular work). But God is Lord of all of life. ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men’, said Paul, to slaves in the pagan workplace. . . "
Cape Town Commitment (II-A-3C)