Have you ever wondered how the book of Acts intersects with our own cultural and missional moment?

In today's episode, we interview Bishop Emeritus Hwa Yung, a pivotal figure in global Christian leadership, as he invites us to explore the Book of Acts as a foundational text for the upcoming Seoul 2024 Congress,and its relevance for today's Church.
Explore the dynamic role of the Holy Spirit, the transformative power of missional communities, and the pressing significance of persecution.Hear Bishop Hwa Yung's wisdom on integrating Christian mission into the workplace, reimagining leadership as servanthood, and spreading the Gospel to the ends of the Earth.
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Bishop Hwa Yung is the Bishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church in Malaysia. He has served extensively as a pastor, bishop, and the principal of Malaysia Theological Seminary. He is also an accomplished author, with works including "Leadership or Servanthood?: Walking in the Steps of Jesus" and "Asian Christian Ethics." His commitment to global ministry is reflected in his leadership as Chair of the Council of Trustees at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies and as a member of the International Board of the Lausanne Movement.


00:00 Clip
01:11 Introduction and Welcome
01:44 Bishop Hwa Yung's Journey and Role in the Lausanne Movement
03:08 Choosing the Book of Acts as a Foundational Text
04:35 Lessons from the Book of Acts for the 21st Century Church
06:00 The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church's Mission
10:10 The Importance of Missional Community
18:11 Understanding Persecution in the Early Church
21:03 Christian Mission in the Workplace
26:20 Redefining Leadership as Servanthood
31:34 The Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
35:37 Final Thoughts and Hopes for Seoul 2024

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