Stephen Lazarus directs the NextGEN Program for Leadership and Public Affairs at the Canadian think tank Cardus. NextGEN is a leadership development program for young Christians (25-34) in the early stages of their public-facing vocations. Stephen is also editor of Encountering Henri: The Living Legacy of Henri Nouwen (Orbis Books. April 2026) and a collection of Henri Nouwen’s writings, Community (Orbis Books, September 2021) He has also served as a consultant for the Henri Nouwen Society and as Literary Manager for the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust. He also served as researcher and editorial advisor for the books On Retreat with Henri Nouwen; Engaging Life’s Big Questions (July 2021, Twenty Third Publications) and Hope for Caregivers: A 42 Day Devotional in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen (January 2017, Henri Nouwen Society).