Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem: A Letter from Jaeson Ma
Dear 1040 movers and shakers, As the 1040 Movement unfolds, we are again reminded of the desperate need for peace in the Middle East. At this crucial juncture in history, with so much warfare and unrest in that region, we believe that God has a special plan for the world for which the peace of [...]
China Presents Official Survey on Christianity
According to China’s first official faith survey, Christians now number over 23 million, or 1.8% of the overall population, in the communist country. The study, conducted by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), an academic unit controlled by the government, looked at the response of over 60,000 questionnaires carried out in more than 300 counties across China. [...]
Great NPR Profile on the Rise of Religion in China
NPR (National Public Radio) recently did a fantastic series on the rise of religion in China, which devote a significant portion to the rise of Christianity and the spread of churches in China. It is a must for anyone wanting to know more about what is happening in China today with regards to mission, religion, [...]
Muslim Protesters Surround Worshippers in Indonesia
From our friends at Christian Post come another report on the plight of Christians in Indonesia- the largest Muslim country in the world: Around 300 Muslim protesters and 300 police officers surrounded members of the Batak Christian Protestant Church (Huria Kristen Batak Protestan or HKBP) on Sunday as they worshiped in an open field in [...]
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 [...]
Persecution of Christians in Indonesia
Christians regularly deal with threats and persecution in places like Indonesia. This report, about the construction of a Christian center being burned down, is only the latest example that reveal the danger Christians face in many parts of the world. Please pray for Indonesia and the persecuted church in the region. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100505/muslims-burn-christian-center-under-construction-in-indonesia/index.html
Christians Outweigh Pastors 10,000 to 1 in China
As Christianity continues to boom in China, there is now a desperate need for trained pastors in China. According to this report, there are only about “3,700 ordained and assistant pastors in China for an estimated 40 million believers. That’s over 10,000 people to each pastor”. To learn more, read the full report. China needs [...]
Mike Bickle Interview- 1040 Movie
In this interview recorded for 1040, Mike Bickle, famed pastor and Founder and President of International House of Prayer (IHOP), calls what’s happening in Asia right now “the greatest move of God in human history.” Christian leaders across the board agree- Asia plays a key role in God’s movement in the world today. Watch 1040 [...]
Christian Leaders and Theologians on Asia- 1040 Movie
Christian leaders, pastors, missiologists, and theologians across the board agree- Asia plays a unique and crucial role in God’s movement in the world. The 1040 team went to Call2All, one of the largest mission conferences in the world, to hear what Christian leaders have to say about Asia and the future of world missions. Check [...]
South Korea Tries to Save Its Future – By Having Babies
In the 1960s, the average South Korean woman gave birth to six children during her lifetime. Forty years later, South Korea has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world—slightly more than one child per woman. The sharp decline in fertility threatens the social harmony and “sustainable development of Korean society.” Concern over the [...]
China could be Christian country in a decade
With the growth of the church in China, one mission organisation is predicting that the communist nation could become a Christian country in a matter of ten years. Jonathan Shibley, Vice President of Global Advance says there has been substantial growth in the number of Christians, especially in Chinese business circles. “All of a sudden, [...]
Korean missionaries harness energies for worldwide evangelisation
WHEATON, Illinois – A Korean mission conference that drew 5,000 people from over 80 countries came to a close Friday with hope for future global mission and fulfilling the unfinished tasks of evangelising the whole world. The 6th Korean World Mission Conference (KWMC) consisted of daily services, mission forums and special lectures which provided missionaries [...]
