Michael & Pearl Oh

Since March 2013 Michael has served as Global Executive Director/CEO of the Lausanne Movement (lausanne.org) which was founded by Dr. Billy Graham and Rev. John Stott. Lausanne has played host to the four largest and most globally representative gatherings of Christian leaders in the history of the Church. Some of the greatest macro-level and global impacts in modern global mission have been sparked, inspired, and supported by Lausanne including the reaching of more than 10,000 UPGs (Unreached People Groups), efforts to translate the Bible into every language, and the raising up of the next generations of global Christian leaders. Lausanne is focused today on seeing the parts of the body of Christ across the region, sectors, and generations come together as one body to address the greatest gaps and opportunities to see the fulfillment of the Great Commission. We long for the body of Christ to be beautiful and effective.

Michael is also board chair and founder of CBI Japan (cbijapan.org) which includes Christ Bible Seminary, church-planting efforts, and a “safe space” outreach to young people in downtown Nagoya called the Heart & Soul Cafe. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania where he also completed his undergraduate studies and a master’s degree. His theological training was received at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and he also completed a master’s degree in Regional Studies-East Asia at Harvard University.

Michael has spoken at many conferences including Urbana, The Gospel Coalition, Cross Conference and Desiring God.