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Rethinking 70 Years of the Church Growth Movement: From Megachurch 'CEOs' to Disciple Making

The 70-year-old Church Growth Movement, rooted in missional principles but later shaped by corporate management and attractional models, now faces diminishing returns, prompting calls for a shift from seating capacity to sending capacity.
Middle East Conflict Escalates: Ecumenical Joint Statement Calls for Ceasefire

Eight major international Christian organizations issued a rare joint statement on Monday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East following a dramatic escalation of regional hostilities.
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community

On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
EU Mission to Review Pakistan’s Human Rights Record

Rights advocates have called on the European Union to probe Pakistan’s human rights situation—particularly the treatment of religious minorities—as a monitoring mission begins on November 24th to assess Pakistan’s eligibility for the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade benefits.
[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith

During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.

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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'

Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way

Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'

Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage

André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift

The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.