Planting Churches, Transforming Cities with Guna Raman

Episode 43 of the Lausanne Movement Podcast podcast, hosted by Lausanne Movement, titled "Planting Churches, Transforming Cities with Guna Raman" was published on July 8, 2024 and runs 35 minutes.

July 8, 2024 ·35m · Lausanne Movement Podcast

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Summary

What does it take to see a city transformed by the gospel? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Guna Raman, CEO of City to City Asia Pacific. Guna shares the vision behind City to City Asia Pacific, his journey into church planting, and how his work is transforming cities across the region. From the cultural and religious landscape of Asia Pacific to the unique challenges and opportunities for gospel impact, this episode is packed with insights for church leaders and missional influencers. Key Takeaways: Insights into the Cultural and Religious Landscape of Asia Pacific Challenges and Opportunities of Church Planting Identifying and Targeting Cities for Church Planting Thoughts on Leadership Development and Training Success Stories and Testimonies from Church Planting Links & Resources: City to City Asia Pacific - https://citytocityasiapacific.com/ Redeemer City to City - https://redeemercitytocity.com/ Tim Keller's Resources - https://timothykeller.com/ Guest Bio: Guna Raman, originally from Malaysia, transitioned to Singapore after completing his university education to teach biology. His journey in ministry began with the founding and pastoring of Agape Baptist Church in Singapore, a role he faithfully served for 30 years (1990-2019). In September 2018, he took on a new challenge as the CEO of City to City Asia Pacific (CTCAP), driven by a passion for planting gospel-centered churches and establishing healthy movements in the strategic and megacities of Asia. Guna finds immense joy and honor in witnessing the growth of gospel-centered communities and movements across the region. His leadership at CTCAP reflects his deep commitment to fostering collaborative and thriving church networks. We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Episode Description

What does it take to see a city transformed by the gospel?

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we are joined by Guna Raman, CEO of City to City Asia Pacific. Guna shares the vision behind City to City Asia Pacific, his journey into church planting, and how his work is transforming cities across the region. From the cultural and religious landscape of Asia Pacific to the unique challenges and opportunities for gospel impact, this episode is packed with insights for church leaders and missional influencers.

Key Takeaways:

Insights into the Cultural and Religious Landscape of Asia Pacific

Challenges and Opportunities of Church Planting

Identifying and Targeting Cities for Church Planting

Thoughts on Leadership Development and Training

Success Stories and Testimonies from Church Planting

Links & Resources:

City to City Asia Pacific - https://citytocityasiapacific.com/

Redeemer City to City - https://redeemercitytocity.com/

Tim Keller's Resources - https://timothykeller.com/

Guest Bio:

Guna Raman, originally from Malaysia, transitioned to Singapore after completing his university education to teach biology. His journey in ministry began with the founding and pastoring of Agape Baptist Church in Singapore, a role he faithfully served for 30 years (1990-2019). In September 2018, he took on a new challenge as the CEO of City to City Asia Pacific (CTCAP), driven by a passion for planting gospel-centered churches and establishing healthy movements in the strategic and megacities of Asia.

Guna finds immense joy and honor in witnessing the growth of gospel-centered communities and movements across the region. His leadership at CTCAP reflects his deep commitment to fostering collaborative and thriving church networks.

We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!