Having served as a tribal missionary in Papua New Guinea, Rev. Wayne Chen deeply believes that the Gospel of the Cross is the foundation of the Church, with social care being the righteous fruit born of the Gospel.

[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] 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.

Rev. Edmund Chan, founder of the Global Alliance of Intentional Disciple Making Churches and leadership mentor, exhorts the church to return to the foundational life of walking with God during his plenary address at the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evan

10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance

At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.

Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting, former General Secretary of CCCOWE, delivers a heartfelt appeal during the opening ceremony of the 10th CCOWE, urging church leaders to undergo deep renewal starting with spiritual repentance.

Over 8,000 Gather in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's Fire Conference Ignites Wave of Spiritual Revival

A powerful spiritual revival is sweeping through Malaysia, drawing more than 8,000 attendees to the 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fire Conference (2026吉隆坡烈火特會) held from March 23 to 25.

Bible Society Retracts ‘The Quiet Revival’ Report After YouGov Admits Data Error

Research and data analytics firm YouGov issued a statement on March 26 admitting to flaws in a 2024 study it conducted for the Bible Society. The data had been cited in the Bible Society’s widely circulated report The Quiet Revival, which claimed rising church attendance among young people signaled a “quiet revival” underway in England and Wales.
Pew Report: Global Religious Diversity Rises as Christianity Maintains Wide Geographic Reach

The latest global religious diversity research report from Pew Research Center shows that Singapore has emerged as the world’s most religiously diverse nation, while the United States ranks first in religious diversity among the world's most populous nations.
In China, Worshippers Pack Historic Church for Daybreak Service

At 5:15 a.m., before the first light of dawn had pierced the darkness, my friend and I bundled up in our coats and stepped into the brisk morning air. The city was still asleep, and the shops remained shuttered.
Rev. Zhigang: From “Reserved” to “Outreach”, Church Transformation is Urgently Needed

Newly elected president of the North American Continental Church Mission and the Chinese Pastors' Fellowship, Rev. Zhigang Zhang recently talked about the challenges North American Chinese churches are facing after the pandemic and the dire need for transformation. He believes that the churches urgently need to change from a “reserved” to an “outreach” model.
EXCLUSIVE: Fuller Professor Dr. Salvatierra Shares Insights from Latino Immigrant Churches, Offering Insights for Asian Immigrant Churches

Dr. Alexia Salvatierra reflected on her research on Latino immigrant churches, explored the intergenerational tensions within immigrant churches, and shared how dialogue and reconciliation can bridge these generational divides. Her insights are not only guiding for Latino immigrant churches but also offer profound lessons for Asian American churches.
Referencing 'Home Church' Model; Taiwan Hopes to Set Up 20,000 Gathering Place in Three Years

Taiwan churches have grown rapidly in recent years but has become more and more enterprise-oriented. A pastor couple from the United States came to Taiwan to share the experience of church planting.