1040 Asia Tour this August!
1040 is coming to Asia! We are coming back to where it all started. The historic 1040 tour with Jaeson Ma continues this August with public screenings and performances in key 10/40 Window spots like Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea. Jaeson Ma will be delivering his powerful message. Are you ready to answer [...]
Church Coalition Disappointed by New U.S. Sanctions Against N. Korea
From Christian Post- An organization of over 2,500 Korean American pastors and their congregations expressed disappointment Wednesday over the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding new sanctions against North Korea, believing that they do not go nearly far enough and can do more harm than good. Read the full article here.
Currency Experiment Failing in North Korea
North Korea’s currency reform, which went into place in November 2009, has had a “disastrous consequence”. Mission News Network reports on this new development.
Christians Help Stem Cholera Outbreak in Cambodia
From Christian Post: “Two churches and a non-governmental organization working with the authorities have effectively stemmed a cholera outbreak in a district of Cambodia. The outbreak was part of a wider epidemic in the North-eastern Ratanakiri province that has resulted in at least 36 deaths since April.” Read more here.
Experts: N. Korea Freedom Lies in Hands of Korean-Americans
Christian Post reports: At a recent press conference in Washington DC, Michael J. Horowitz, director of Hudson Institute’s Project for Civil Justice Reform and Project for International Religious Liberty, suggested that the fate of North Korea depend on the courage of Korean-Americans, and challenged more than 100 Korean-America Christians on Tuesday at a press conference [...]
India flooding destroys homes of Compassion children
From Mission Network News: India has suffered a great deal at the hands of heavy rains recently. Flooding in Ambala City in Haryana as well as in Punjab has caused two Compassion International child development centers severe damage. Read the full article for more info. Compassion International is a key partner in the 1040 movement. Please keep the [...]
Jailed US Christian Tries Suicide in North Korea
The Christian Post reports that Aijalon Mahli Gomes, the American citizen sentenced to eight years in a North Korean labor camp for illegally entering the country attempted to kill himself. Check out the article to learn more about this pressing development.
Arrested for Bibles, North Korean Dies in Prison
Associated Press reports that Son Jong Nam, a North Korean defector and former presidential guard, has been tortured to death in North Korean prison after going back to the country to spread the Gospel. Read his amazing story of testimony here and learn about the plight of our North Korean brothers and sisters.
Jin New Music VIdeo ANGELS
Jin the MC- legendary musician and 1040 featured star, has a new music video out called ANGELS! It’s a truly inspirational song, and the video is fantastically shot and directed by filmmaker Hosanna Wong on location in Hong Kong. Don’t miss it. Check it out and spread it!
Hong Kong’s Protestant Churches Blooming
From Christianity Today- Protestant churches in Hong Kong are blooming with an annual growth rate 6.2% over the last five years, with the number of Protestants drawing close to 300,000. Read the full article to learn about the rapid development of Christianity in this former British colony.
N. Korea Threatens ‘Wartime Law’ on Jailed U.S. Christian
From Christian Post: “North Korea on Thursday threatened to impose harsher punishment on an imprisoned American citizen who had illegally entered the country earlier this year. Aijalon Mahli Gomes, whom friends describe as a devout Christian, is facing possible “wartime law” because of the United States’ “campaign” to put international pressure on North Korea after [...]
Ministry Answers Japan’s Crisis
Financial distress is having an impact on the mental health and well-being of Japanese citizens. This article from Asian Access/Misson Network News reveals that there has been a 2.9 percent increase in suicides, which makes Japan the most suicide-prone country in the developed world. How can Christian ministry meet the needs of the people and [...]
Christian Post Covers 1040 and Jaeson Ma!
The Christian Post, one of the main Christian publications in the US, published an article on 1040 and Jaeson Ma this week. Check out this wonderful piece and the insights it offers. Thank you Christian Post and Michelle Vu for the generous coverage. Let’s keep on spreading the movement of 1040! The article can be [...]
Afghan Christians Plead for Help After Execution Call
Christian Post reports that Christians in Afghanistan have been facing severe persecution, with religious leaders and even government officials calling for the execution of Christian converts from Islam. Those of you who have seen 1040 know about the the incredible stories of faith of Christian martyrs who have entered into the region to do evangelistic [...]
Free 1040 Screening at TOM Film Festival June 19th!
Hey everyone! There will be a free 1040 screening at the 5th Annual Tom (Talent One Media) Film Festival next week, Saturday June 19th at 3pm. The screening info is as follows: Time: 3:00pm Aratani Main Theater 244 S. San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90012 Neighborhoods: Downtown, Little Tokyo FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE Cost: Free Limited seating [...]
1040 at Grace Ministries International (GMI) June 18th!
Hi everyone- the 1040 tour continues! After all the amazing screenings in the past few weeks, you’ll have another chance to witness what God is doing in Asian and see Jaeson Ma in person. We will be coming to Grace Ministries International (GMI) in Fullerton, CA next Friday. The film will be followed by a [...]
Reaching the Working-Class of Taiwan
The 1040 team recently dug up a fascinating article from the Christianity Today archive: This 2006 story describes the state of Christianity with respect to the working class of Taiwan- one of the key economic centers in Asia and a place where the Christian population remains under 5%. How can the preaching of the Gospel [...]
China’s Ex-Student Leaders Pray for China
To mark the 21st Anniversary of China’s Tian’anmen Square Massacre and the student pro-democracy movement, several ex-student leaders, many of whom are Christians now living abroad, gathered to pray for China and to commemorate the freedom movement- the biggest threat ever to the Chinese Communist regime. Christian Post has a moving article on this. Chai [...]
1040 Spring Tour
The epic 1040 Spring Tour that started in April concluded last Saturday with an incredible screening at the Sa-Rang Community Church in Anaheim, CA, one of the largest Korean congregations in America. Over 600 people- students, young adults, parents, grandparents- joined 1040 and Jaeson Ma for a night of film, spirit-filled worship, and fervent prayers. [...]
Gospel for Asia Mourns Murder of Indian Missionary
The religious environment in countries like India remains extremely volatile for Christians. The international mission organization Gospel for Asia recently mourned the death of one of its missionaries, who was murdered by an extremist anti-Christian group on May 20th while constructing a new church. The situation in the 1040 Window needs our prayers and support: [...]
Prophetic Evangelism with Van Ness Wu, Jaeson Ma, Ed Huang- 1040 Movie
In this delightful 1040 clip, Jaeson Ma, Van Ness Wu, and Ed Huang find themselves doing prophetic evangelism on the streets on Taipei, Taiwan after receiving prompting from the Holy Spirit. Check out what happens when they got led to a young Taiwanese couple of the street! 1040 Merchandise Facebook Fan Page Twitter Host A [...]
Jeannie Mai and Prayer Box Featured In News
Remember our 1040 video post with Jaeson Ma and 1040 friend Jeannie Mai planting the “Pray It Forward” at Los Angeles’ Runyon Canyon? Well, people took notice! Jeannie Mai and the prayer box were featured this week on LA Fox News 11! Check out the video for yourself! We are excited that the news of this [...]
Tension Rises Between North Korea and South Korea
Tension continues to escalate in an already tense situation between North Korea and South Korea. According to this report from Mission Network News, North Korea has “invalidated the 2004 accord designed to prevent an escalation of war along the Demilitarized Zone, a 2.5-mile-wide buffer between Korea’s two opposing armies.” All this is the result of [...]
Reminder- 1040 at Sa-Rang Community Church This Saturday!
Hello 1040 movers and shakers! This is a reminder that 1040 will be screening THIS Saturday, May 29th, at Sa-Rang Community Church in Anaheim, CA- one of the largest Korean churches in the US. Jaeson Ma will be in person to talk about the film and share his vision concerning Christianity in Asia and the mobilization [...]
