[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference

At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.

[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.

The Rev. Albert Ng of Island Evangelical Community Church

Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches

Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.

Canon Robert Sihubwa of the Church of the Province of Central Africa

10th CCOWE Conference Concludes in Malaysia, Reappoints David Doong as General Secretary

The 10th CCOWE closed with the reappointment of Rev. David Doong as General Secretary, a 2031 host city announcement for Johor Bahru, and urgent calls from leaders like Rick Warren for Gospel-centered collaboration and next-generation empowerment.

10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization officially concluded

[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.
[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 Opens in Malaysia as Nearly 2,000 Leaders Gather Under 'Open Our EAR, Understand Our ERA, Here We ARE'

The 10th CCOWE opening ceremony gathered 1,800 global Chinese Christian leaders in Malaysia, with keynote speakers—Rev. David Doong, Rev. Joshua Ting, Dr. Cheung Teng, and Rev. Edmund Chan—unanimously calling for church renewal through inner repentance, a return to the Gospel’s core, intentional disciple-making, and cross-generational collaboration, rather than relying on institutional success or numerical growth.
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.
'Christian Square' Returns to 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair as Seven Organizations Connect With Readers Through Books and Cultural Products

The 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair's Christian Square saw light foot traffic and a reduced scale from its peak, reflecting market pressures on Christian publishing.