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 [...]
Two Christians Play Dead to Survive Attack in India
The plight of many Christian evangelists in the 10/40 Window remain dire. Today, Christian Post reports that two evangelists survived an attack in India by playing dead last week when Hindu extremists surrounded them and severely beat them. Read the full report here and pray for our brothers and sister in the 10/40 Window who [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Prayer for Peace in Thailand
Thailand has been experiencing tremendous turmoil in recent days. This article from Mission Network News has more on the conflict and how it’s affecting pastors and missionaries: http://mnnonline.org/article/14273
1040 Screening at Sa-Rang Community Church in Anaheim, CA
We are excited to announce that 1040 will be screening next Saturday, May 29th, at Sa-Rang Community Church in Anaheim, CA. Jaeson Ma will be in person to talk about the film and share his vision regarding Christianity in Asia and the mobilization of our generation to work for God’s Kingdom. We hope to see [...]
Why So Few Christians in Japan?
With Christianity thriving rapidly around Asia, Japan has a strikingly low percentage of Christian population, with an estimate of around 1% to 2% of the overall population. Why is this the case, despite Christianity having been introduced to Japanese culture centuries earlier? This article from Christian Post offers one speculation. What do you think? http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100518/mission-leaderwhy-so-few-christians-in-japan/index.html
Global Day of Prayer, Hong Kong- 1040 Movie
Global Day of Prayer was started with the vision of South African businessman Graham Power to call all nations of the earth to gather for a day of repentance and prayer. One year ago, In May 2009, millions of Christians from around the world participated in this monumental event, with representatives from over 220 nations [...]
SOL (Soldiers of Light): Jaeson Ma, Carl Choi, Van Ness Wu 吳建豪, MC Jin 歐陽靖-1040 Movie
In this special 1040 clip, Jaeson Ma explains the idea of “Soldiers of Light (SOL)”- disciples who fight for God’s mission by bringing light to places of darkness. They are agents of transformation who bring about God’s kingdom. The clip also features fellow SOL Van Ness Wu 吳建豪, MC Jin 歐陽靖, and Carl Choi. Spread [...]
