From a megachurch in China to community shepherding in the U.S.: A pastor’s cross-cultural mission journey
When Pastor Lu first walked into the small community church in Los Angeles with only ten members, he had to relearn how to schedule his pastoral duties. Having served for years in one of China’s renowned “megachurches,” he now faced a completely unfamiliar ministry environment.
Chinese christians sentenced to prison for bible distribution through house church
In a case underscoring growing restrictions on religious expression in China, nine Christians have been sentenced to prison terms and issued steep fines for distributing Bibles through a house church not registered with the state.
World Evangelical Alliance begins global search for new secretary general
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has officially launched a global search for its next Secretary General, following the resignation of Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher in March 2024 due to health reasons. The new leader is expected to be introduced at the 2025 WEA General Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
Reaching unreached ethnic groups: A university dormitory mission in Cambodia
When Pastor Liu Zhiliang (劉志良) looked at Cambodia’s landscape of evangelism, he saw a gap—one that left 20 ethnic minority groups largely unreached. Instead of venturing into remote villages, he found an unexpected mission field: the capital city’s university dormitories.
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Saving Gen Z’s Faith: Steve Richardson’s Bold Call to a New Generation of Missionaries [Exclusive Interview]
As churches worldwide struggle to keep younger generations engaged, missionary leader Steve Richardson believes the solution isn’t to water down faith—it’s to challenge young people to step up.
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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.
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Pastor Tong Liu: Now is the time for Chinese churches to rise up
Pastor Tong Liu (刘彤) shared his reflection on attending the 70th anniversary celebration of the Bread of Life Christian Church in Taipei (台北灵粮堂, BOLCC Taipei). He pointed out that it is important to present the congregation with a big picture of the economic and religious development in the world and in China and to encourage the believers to participate in missions to the best of their ability.
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Chinese Pastor Shares Mission Experience: Revival Meetings Present Highest Churn Rates, Church Planting is Best Evangelism Strategy
In Pastor Tong Liu's recent sharing, he put a special focus on church planting as the best strategy for evangelism. In recent years, the River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC) has increasingly found church planting to be the most effective way when it comes to evangelism.
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Pastor Tong Liu Shares River of Life Christian Church’s Global Missions Map, Gives Detail Guide for Believer Engagement
On October 6, during the Sunday service at the River of Life Christian Church (生命河灵粮堂, ROLCC), Pastor Tong Liu shared the church's latest missions map, emphasizing their extensive outreach in global missions and calling on believers to continue to engage and support this important commission.
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“Finding Hope in a Troubled World” Event to be Held in Redwood City, An Uplifting Message Brought to You by Francis Chan
To help people find encouragement and hope in the ever-complicated times, a special event called “Finding Hope in a Troubled Word” will be held in Redwood City, California, on Sunday, October 6, from 3:00 PM. to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time). Sponsored by the Tien Dao Evangelistic Center in North America, the event is designed to communicate hope in the Christian faith through music, testimonies, and messages.
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4th Lausanne Congress Finale: Over 5000 People Sign Commitment to Accelerate Global Mission Progress
The Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization concluded on September 26, after seven days of gathering. More than 5,200 participants from 202 countries signed the Collaborative Action Commitment to accelerate the gospel commission through global collaboration, once again emphasizing that unity is the key to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.
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Lausanne | National Representatives Advocate for Religious Freedom, All Participants Stand in Solidarity in Prayer
Religious freedom was one of the key topics at the Fourth Lausanne World Evangelization Conference. The conference set up a night panel discussion with the theme “Reflection - Standing with the Persecuted Church”, inviting representatives from different countries to share the current situation of the church in their countries.
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Pastor Tong Liu Shares About Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Encouraging Christians to Evangelized the Unreached Lands
Standing beside the Congo River, the second largest river in Africa, Pastor Liu Tong shared the progress of River of Life Christian Church's mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past four years. He urged the church to continue to be of one heart and one mind, and to spread the Gospel to the unreached lands.
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Lausanne | State of the Great Commission Report: Numerous Challenges and Demographical Shifts in Global Missions
As the Lausanne Movement celebrated its 50th anniversary, the State of the Great Commission report was released during the 4th Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Seoul-Incheon. The report forecasts global change anticipating 2050, emphasizes the far-reaching impact of an expanding middle class and an aging population on global missions, and calls for the global church to adjust its Great Commission strategy.
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The Seoul Statement: 4th Document from Lausanne 50th Anniversary, Gospel-Rooted Responses to Global Challenges
The Seoul Statement, the fourth document in the 50-year history of the Lausanne Movement, was released prior to the opening of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Seoul. The Seoul Statement emphasizes the responsibility of Christians in global evangelization and calls on churches and believers to respond actively to modern global challenges.
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Greatest Challenge of Evangelism in the Last Days: Teaching the Young Generation Core Values of the Christian Faith
In today's complex and ever-changing society, churches are facing unprecedented challenges, especially in communicating the core values of the Christian faith to the younger generation. Rev. Dr. Abraham Chiu (招世超), founding pastor of the Crosspoint Church of Silicon Valley (矽谷汇点华人教会), discussed this topic in depth recently in a sharing session. He revealed the various challenges and strategies for evangelism in the last days.
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80th Anniversary of John Sung's Passing: His Fervent Prayer Legacy Rooted in the Chinese Church
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese evangelist John Sung, who died in 1944 at the age of 42 due to complications from an anal fistula. Known for his unwavering faith and selfless dedication, Sung left a profound impact on China and Southeast Asia. His famous saying, "As long as my compatriots are saved, I am willing to die," highlights his deep commitment to God.
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Christian Leaders Criticize Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony for Mocking Faith: A Call for Compassionate Witness Over Outrage
For the church, public resistance and protests against LGBTQ behavior may not only create opposition in society but also lead to disagreements and conflicts among Christians. Such actions are inconsistent with the testimony that Christians should bear and may weaken the unity of the church and its image in society. The true mission should be to embody Christ's love and compassion, glorifying God through good deeds, and drawing the lost back to Jesus, rather than alienating them through anger and