By J. K. Nabary
Gomoa Fetteh (C/R), Aug. 23, GNA – Christian professionals, entrepreneurs, business executives and ministry leaders from across Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world attending the 2026 Lausanne Workplace Forum at Gomoa Fetteh have been urged to remain steadfast in the Lord and live exemplary lives that inspire societal transformation.
Participants were encouraged to be prayerful and demonstrate Christ-like character in their workplaces and communities to help promote integrity, accountability and positive change in society.
The forum, organised by the Lausanne Movement under the theme: “Kingdom Impact in Every Sphere of Life: Workplace Engagement in Discipled Africa,” sought to equip Christians to apply biblical values in their professions and contribute meaningfully to national and societal development.
Participants attended sessions on faith and resilience in unstable work environments, technology and the digital workplace, entrepreneurship, leadership, generosity, and ethics and corruption, with a focus on choosing integrity even at personal cost.
Speakers included Mr Damson Andoungbe, Ms Delphine Fanfon, Ms Abla Masiperh, Mr Joseph Vijayam, Ms Susannah Farr, Mr Michael Wamache, Mr Vincent Anigbogu and Mr Lazarus Phiri.
Discussions explored how faith could positively influence workplaces and national development.
Participants shared experiences on applying faith-based principles in their various professions and examined issues relating to ethical leadership, workplace discipleship, stewardship, innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of work.
The forum further encouraged participants to collaborate with faith-at-work networks and movements within their respective countries and sectors to help address challenges such as corruption, economic uncertainty, youth unemployment, technological disruption and declining public confidence in institutions.
Participants were also urged to bridge the perceived divide between faith and work and to view their professions as avenues for ministry and service to society.
They were encouraged to reflect on the Word of God and obey His commandments, drawing inspiration from Joshua Chapter One, which emphasises meditation on God’s Word and faithful obedience as keys to success.
The speakers also advised Christians to find their stability in Jesus Christ and remain steadfast in times of difficulty rather than being overwhelmed by challenges and uncertainties.
The Lausanne Workplace Forum for Africa and the Middle East represents one of the Lausanne Movement’s most deliberate efforts to address the clergy-laity divide across the regions and its 26 networks.
The forum focused on pressing mission issues, including kingdom impact in every sphere of life, workplace engagement in a discipled Africa, releasing resources for lasting community transformation and developing faith-driven strategies for national and societal impact.
Speakers included Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost; Dr Joshua Bogunjoko, Global Director for Regions of the Lausanne Movement; Mr Femi Adeleye, an African workplace leadership specialist; and other experts.
In an interview with the media, Mr Samuel Boateng, Lead Pastor of Redeemer City Church and West Africa Catalyst for City to City Africa, said sacrificial living required people to place service to others above personal interests.
“As Christians our role is to love ourselves when we have the opportunity everywhere we find ourselves, love our neighbours, even if they look very different and to love our enemies as well, for we are called to love our neighbours and to serve for the good of others,” he added.
Mr Jerry White of the United States, former President of The Navigators and a member of the Lausanne Board, described the forum as a platform for elevating work to a holy calling.
He said many work environments were increasingly secular, making it important for Christians to distinguish themselves through their character and conduct.
“Our work environments can be secular hence the need for us to make a difference wherever we find ourselves, our character, and the way we live must reflect our faith.”
Mr White said the forum served as a reminder for Christians not only to preach sermons but also to live lives worthy of emulation by obeying God’s commandments, loving others and sharing their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
He noted that as witnesses of Christ, Christians must bear the fruits of the Spirit, including love, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Mr Andy Mills of the United States, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mango Fund in Uganda, said some people professed Christianity while continuing to live contrary to biblical teachings.
He urged believers to pursue authentic Christian living.
“As Christians, we live our lives in the workplace, forgetting that people know who we are and if we live an authentic life, a genuine life with Christ, they will become intrigued and we will win many souls for Christ,” he added.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey/Lydia Kukua Asamoah