In Depth:  interview

1. How did you become a Christian?

Milla Ling-Davies

In a magnificent display of unity, over 5,000 Christians from across 202 countries and territories gather in Seoul, South Korea this September. Together they will pray, listen, and discuss how Christians across the world can fulfil Jesus’ command in Matthew 28 to ‘go and make disciples of all nations’.

This ‘once in a generation’ event is run by the Lausanne Movement, which exists to mobilise Christians to collaborate in order to fulfil the Great Commission. This gathering, their fourth Congress, is only the fourth time such meeting has taken place since the movement was formed in 1974.

John Woods

en reviews editor John Woods speaks to Michael Reeves. Reeves oversees the work of Union School of Theology, and teaches in the areas of systematic and historical theology and also on preaching and spiritual formation. He is a local church minister, Director of the European Theologians Network, and speaks and teaches regularly worldwide. Previously he has been Head of Theology for student organisation UCCF and an Associate Minster at All Souls, Langham Place. He is married to Bethan and they have two daughters.

JW: What do you do when you are not preaching, teaching or writing?

1. How did you become a Christian?

I grew up in a Christian family and heard the gospel taught regularly at church. When I was 11, I was challenged during an evening service about my need to respond to Christ personally because I was more sinful than I knew and couldn’t clean myself up. I understood then that only Jesus’ sacrifice was sufficient to pay for all my sin, and I repented and expressed my trust in Him alone for salvation. I experienced great joy and assurance in knowing my sin was forgiven forever.