The Dynamics of Trust in Global Mission: Addressing the Global Trust Deficit, the Increase in Self-trust, & the Role of Church in Fostering Trustworthy Communities with Dave Benson & Matthew Niermann

Is the church losing its voice in an increasingly more cynical and distrusting world? This episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast tackles the critical question of how global shifts in trust are reshaping how people hear and receive the message of Jesus. Dr. Matthew Niermann dives into global statistics from the upcoming State of The Great Commission Report, revealing the global trends in declining trust. Dr. Dave Benson, Director of Culture and Discipleship at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, then helps us explore these cultural trends and offers practical strategies for the Church to proactively foster and reestablish trust within its communities. Don't miss this crucial conversation – subscribe now and learn how the Church can reclaim its voice and offer authentic hope in a world desperately searching for it. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org Links from this episode: licc.org.uk Dr. David Benson on LinkedIn Dr. Dave Benson's Bio: Dr. Dave Benson is a leading thinker and researcher on the role of faith in 21st-century Western culture. A former high school teacher and lecturer at Malyon Theological College in Brisbane, Australia, he currently leads the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity's Culture & Discipleship work. This role involves consulting with theological education institutions to develop whole-life disciplemakers (LICC's Theological Education). Dr. Benson's mission is to cultivate disciples equipped with wisdom for following Christ's way in a post-Christendom culture. His 2016 Ph.D. project, titled 'Schools, Scripture, and Secularisation,' explores the ultimate aims of competing curricular visions and the role of sacred texts in secular education. Additionally, he is the lead editor of 'Transforming Vocation: Connecting Theology, Church, and the Workplace for a Flourishing World' (Wipf & Stock, 2021).