The Lausanne Movement recently released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optiimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church, even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within churh leaderhip, the Christian Daily website reports today (Oct. 20, 2025).
Titled "Global Voices," the report draws on responses from 1,030 mission leaders across 119 countries. It is the first publication by the newly launched Lausanne Insights on Global Horizons and Trends (LIGHT)-- the Lausanne Movement's research department equipping the church with data--driven, biblically grouned, and forward--looking insight for global mission.
Dr. Matthew Niermann, Direector of Global Research at Lausanne, said the goal was to understand how Christian leaders perceive the church's opportunities and barriers amid globalization,digital transformation, and cultural shifts.
"We must know the world so that Christ can be known by the world," Niermann wrote.
Although most respondents said the global church's strength has declined over the past five years, a majority anticipate renewed growth and influence in the next five.
Leaders from Africa and south Asia expressed he highest optimism, while those in North America and Europe were more cautious yet hopeful. Younger leaders were more positive than older generations, with many using words such as revival, renewal, and opportunity to describe their outlook.
"This is not the final word but a starting point," the report concludes. "May these voices not only inform us, but inspire us, to walk more boldly into God's mission for our emerging wold."
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