In his travels around the world, Billy Graham met many leaders who were disconnected from each other. He felt called to bring these leaders together, thus beginning a movement of connections marked by a spirit of humility, friendship, prayer, study, partnership, and hope, which Graham called 'the spirit of Lausanne'. It is in this spirit that world congresses, global gatherings, and issue-specific forums and consultations have been covened for over 40 years, resulting in numerous connections, initiatives, and resources.