Almost 50 Alliance pastors and leaders from the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Assam and Kolkata gathered at the conference around the theme, “Deeper Life and Missions.” The conference was the third NAFI (National Alliance Fellowship of India) meeting, and attendance doubled since the second gathering. Many leaders from Maharashtra joined for the first time.
More than a year after the disastrous earthquakes and tsunami that hit Palu, Indonesia, destroying the Alliance church there, our brothers and sisters were able to meet again on December 6, 2019. Although the rebuilding project is not yet finished, the congregation was able to be together for a time of worship and prayer. They hope to finish construction of the church in April 2020.
God’s works and plans never fail, because He will do all that is His good pleasure. God isn’t just watching the entire happening of history, but He is directing the event. Truly, we are so blessed and excited about what God has planned for the APAC (Asia Pacific) Region throughout the year. That is something worthy to celebrate for His glory.
How much sacrifice is necessary to bring the gospel to those who have never heard it? A Nepalese missionary walks two hours to talk about salvation in Jesus and pray for the people of Magar, Nepal.
The 6th Asia Pacific Alliance Women Conference and Prayer Journey was a powerful, enlightening and victorious encounter. More than 200 women gathered and learned more about the theme “Transformed for the Great Harvest.” Without a doubt, God’s all-surrounding presence was an essential part of this blessed event. Let us praise the Lord for all He has done!
A group of indigenous churches started 27 years ago by a pastor in a wheelchair to evangelize disabled people is the core of the newly formed C&MA Church in Nepal. This national church will join the fast-growing evangelical church in the country that was officially Hindu until 2006, when it was declared a secular state.
The leadership of AWF-APAC (Asia Pacific Region) chose Japan as their meeting venue to encourage the century-old Japan Alliance Church to continue to share Jesus Christ in this country. Japan is totally open to missionary work but still has a population of less than 0.5% of evangelical Christians and an evangelical annual growth rate of -0.4%.
Reverend Stenly H. Christian is the new President of the Gujarat Synod. He would like to see young people growing in their faith in Christ, pastors and missionaries trained, and all members involved in the mission and evangelism work for the growth of the Alliance church in Gujarat.
More than 25 Alliance pastors and leaders from various ministries connected to the Christian and Missionary Alliance in India shared their present ministry and future plans to plant churches and conduct mission among the large unreached people groups of the country.
Reverend Chamroeun Ruom is the new President of the Alliance in Cambodia. He hopes to see the local churches united and grounded in Biblical teaching, as well as reaching out to neighboring countries to spread the Good News.
The Lord’s hand is always visible in His ministry through Narong and Tinh in reaching the Vietnamese-Thai in Thailand. In the past two months, there are seven individuals who accepted Christ into their hearts.
On March 17, 2019 flashfloods and landslides triggered by torrential rains hit Jayapura district of Papua province in Indonesia. Houses, office buildings, roads, bridges and public facilities across Jayapura were affected by the disaster.
After the destructive tsunami that hit Palu in September 2018, Reverends Daniel Ronda and Lai Ka Lai are visiting the island to get an update on the relief work and rebuilding project.
A partnership that started in 2018 in the APAC region is showing results and fruit. Let us praise God for His guiding hand and pray that He will continue to shine through our brothers and sisters.
After 50 years of ministry the Alliance Church in Australia has been able to praise the Lord for the wonderful things that have happened there. Much fruit has been harvested: New churches joining our family, new workers going to the field, people of all ages being touched by Jesus, outreach and encouragement among members, and so much more.
Missionaries Narong and Tinh have welcomed many new Vietnamese believers into their church plant in Thailand. During visitation in the Chinese New Year, five people accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. On March 10th, Tinh baptized seven people.
The Gujarat Synod of India and the National Alliance Churches of Myanmar will hold General Assemblies in February and March.
As we enter into this New Year, it is only natural for us to reflect on what God has done over the previous year and consider all that was accomplished by His mighty working power. The blessing of a solid and strong partnership with the leaders of the member-countries of the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region was a precious gift the Lord has given His churches in blessing His ministry.
“Thanks to the Lord, we will be able to help 12 villages in Indonesia hit by the recent natural catastrophes”, says Dr. Daniel Ronda, President of the Alliance Church of Indonesia. “The contributions and prayers of the Alliance Family are enabling us to reach thousands of people with the love of Christ. Please continue to pray and contribute.”
National Church leaders from 15 countries of the AWF Asia-Pacific Region (APAC) reassured their spiritual roots and discussed how a Spirit-empowered missionary movement can move forward to fulfill the Great Commission in the present era.