Beware of the Orality Movement

For us to understand the 'Orality' movement we need to recognise that it is largely the product of the Lausanne Movement for World Evangelization that was founded by Billy Graham, John Stott and other prominent evangelical leaders. The first Lausanne Congress in 1974 called for a renewed mission to the world with a more holistic approach to evangelism. Billy Graham said: “Evangelism has taken on a new meaning.” The Lausanne Covenant promoted a new way of proclaiming the gospel that placed the message of personal salvation from sin alongside the message of social justice. (read more......)