[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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Justin Bieber Performs 'Everything Hallelujah' at World Cup Final, Sending Song Trending Globally
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, Justin Bieber performed his faith-driven acoustic ballad "Everything Hallelujah," sparking a global surge in streams and searches, and highlighting his personal Christian faith on one of the world's largest sporting stages.
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[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.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.
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Scholars Launch First Large-Scale AI Study to Solve 2,000-Year-Old Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery
A major European-Israeli research project using AI and chemical analysis has been launched to finally determine where and how the Dead Sea Scrolls were produced, potentially resolving a decades-old archaeological mystery.
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BBC Announces Four-Part Documentary Series 'Jesus' Set for 2027 Premiere
The BBC will premiere a 2027 documentary series on Jesus' life and impact, amid a broader surge in Biblical screen adaptations fueled by The Chosen.
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Archdiocese of San Francisco to Pay Nearly $400 Million to 530 Abuse Victims in Historic Settlement
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a record $395 million settlement with 530 abuse survivors, requiring not only financial compensation but also strict transparency reforms and personal apologies from the Archbishop.
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At Hong Kong Summit, Christian Leaders Urge Church to Shift From Being 'In the City' to 'For the City'
Asian church leaders at the 2026 Hong Kong conference call for urban congregations to transition from being "in the city" to serving "for the city" through unity, revival, and practical outreach amid shifting geopolitical and spiritual landscapes.
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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.