Lausanne
Media Engagement Forum Seoul
로잔 미디어인게이지먼트 포럼 서울
LaMEF 2027
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Dates: February 10–12, 2027 (Wednesday–Friday)
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Venue: Manrihyun Church (24 Hyochangwon-ro 93-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea) www.manrihyun.or.kr
New perspectives, new preparations, and a new wave
New Perspective, New Equipping and New Wave
LaMEF 2027
"Media is not something to avoid
but a tool for the Kingdom of God to transform the world."
We live in an era where a single scroll, a single click, and a single video shape the flow of the world and redefine culture.
And so we must ask:
Who will lead this massive tide of media?
Not by the values of the world,
but by the values of the Kingdom of God.
This forum is a gathering for a new generation of faith-driven media leaders—
those who will reimagine media with a renewed perspective
(New Perspective),
equip the next generation to stand with conviction
(New Equipping),
And create a spiritual ripple effect, a new wave that transforms the world (New Wave).
Awaken your generation!
Awaken your content!
Awaken your influence!
Through this forum, we aim to shift the perception of media to this generation (New Perspective),
spiritual equip the next generation as holy disciples (New Equipping), and ignite a new
movement throughout the world. (New Wave).
We cordially invite you to join us on this sacred journey.
Rudolf Kabutz
Lausanne Media Engagement Catalyst
Welcome to the 2nd Lausanne Media Engagement Forum, taking place in Seoul in 2027!
What is 'media engagement'? God called us and created us to communicate with people within society. He has given us many tools to convey His message of love to the world around us. Therefore, we would like to explore this together: We want to understand what it means to understand the hearts and minds of people in society, as well as their worldviews, ways of thinking, and ways of life. We also want to seek together how we can intentionally use media to share God's love with those around us.
In particular, we want to not only get to know one another, but also find ways to cooperate and work together, and to use the tools God has given us to reach people's hearts and minds. Above all, we want to understand the influence that media has on our own lives. Examine how media shapes our mindset, lifestyle, and habits.
In addition, we intend to explore what constitutes healthy media habits and how to use media meaningfully when communicating with others.
To facilitate all of this, interesting topics from various instructors have been prepared. All participants will engage in in-depth discussions on these topics together. Following this, we intend to take time to explore how we can cooperate and how we can work together to spread the Gospel of Jesus.
We invite you to the Seoul Lausanne Media Engagement Forum!
I look forward to meeting you all there!
Youngseop Oh
Chairman, Lausanne Media Engagement Forum Organizing Committee
“Media is a powerful tool for the Gospel of the Kingdom of God in the digital age of the 21st century.”
In an era marked by the confusion and collision of worldviews, rapid global urbanization, and the ever-expanding influence of media, we are faced with an important question: How can we faithfully communicate the Gospel of the Kingdom of God (TEXT) within today’s digital age and culture (CONTEXT)? As witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, how should we fulfill our calling and mission? Furthermore, within our homes and local communities, among the present and future generations, and throughout every sphere of society, how can we reveal the eternal power of the Gospel?
These are the deep concerns shared by every Christian and church in this generation who place the highest value on the Kingdom of God. In partnership with the Lausanne Media Engagement Network, Landmarker Ministry has spent the past two years exploring and preparing for ways to proclaim the Gospel and spread godly influence in the digital age through various creative initiatives, including both online and offline “Media Engagement Training Courses” and the “1st Media Engagement Forum” held in Korea in 2024.
The upcoming 2nd Lausanne Media Engagement Forum in 2027 has been organized to serve Korean churches, Christian leaders, and especially those living within the digital generation, including the next generation. This forum invites participants to embrace a new perspective on media — seeing it not only as a powerful tool for the Gospel, but also as a channel for sharing and communicating the timeless values, meaning, and distinct way of life of the Kingdom of God across generations (New Perspective). In addition, it will be a meaningful opportunity to seek wise and creative ways to serve the next generation and the
nations through media, while practically applying these insights to everyday life and ministry (New Equipping).
A new era is unfolding before our eyes. With a single scroll, click, or video, new values and cultural movements are being formed within individuals, communities, and society. In such a
digital age, we pray that the Korean Church will become “new wineskins for new wine in the 21st century” — creating new Kingdom-centered values and movements through the eternal Word of God amid the intense spiritual battle within the realm of media, and raising up a powerful New Wave of the Gospel that will flow boldly to the nations.
2027 Lausanne Media Engagement Forum
2nd Lausanne Media Engagement Forum Seoul
New Perspective, New Equipping and New Wave
New perspectives, new preparations, and a new wave
DATE
Feb. 10 (Wed) – 12 (Fri), 2027
LOCATION
Manrihyun Church (24 Hyochangwon-ro 93-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea) www.manrihyun.or.kr
WHY
LaMEF FORUM?
1. New Perspective — A Shift in Perspective
Media is no longer merely something to guard against.
It is a powerful instrument through which the Kingdom of God can advance.
2. New Equipping — Spiritual Preparation
We seek to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ who can engage media with spiritual discernment,
biblical conviction, and practical wisdom.
3. New Wave — A Holy Influence
Through holy influence in the media world,
we believe a new spiritual wave can rise and transform this generation.
WHO'S INVITED?
Next Generation in Korea (as of 2026):
For students who desire to discern media wisely and use it for God’s purposes.
* Group A:
6th Grade Elementary School Students (Born in 2014)
to 8th Grade / Middle School Year 2 Students (Born in 2012)
* Group B:
9th Grade / Middle School Year 3 Students (Born in 2011)
to 11th Grade / High School Year 2 Students (Born in 2009)
Young Adults in Korea (as of 2026):
For young adults who desire to create godly influence through media.
* High school graduates, university students, and young adults in their 20s–30s (Born in 2008 or earlier)
Ministers, Leaders, and Educators
For leaders who desire to understand the media generation and raise them with holiness, wisdom, and vision.
International Participants
Anyone from around the world
who wishes to experience the Lausanne Media Engagement Forum in Seoul, South Korea.