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  Asia Church & Missions

  Photos from opening ceremony of Arise Leadership Summit

  By CDI Staff

  The opening ceremony of the Arise Leadership Summit 2025 in Indonesia featured a vibrant display of unity and cultural diversity, with representatives from 22 nations participating in a flag procession, traditional dance performances, worship, and welcoming remarks from Indonesian church leaders. The evening concluded with a keynote address by Rev. Dr. David Ro, co-founder of Arise Asia, and national Arise leaders sharing testimonies.

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  Asia Church & Missions

  'A generation willing to say yes': Opening keynote at Arise Leadership Summit calls Asia to rise as a mission force

  By CDI Staff

  The Arise Leadership Summit opened Monday with a keynote address from Rev. Dr. David Ro, co-founder and executive director of Arise Asia, who urged participants to cultivate both public leadership and private spiritual integrity as Asia increasingly shifts from a mission field to a mission force.

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  Asia Church & Missions

  Arise Leadership Summit kicks off in Indonesia with call to mobilize Gen Z for global missions

  By CDI Staff

  The Arise Leadership Summit, a four-day gathering aimed at mobilizing a new generation of Asian Christian leaders for global missions, opened Monday in Indonesia with vibrant cultural celebrations, worship, and a keynote address focused on Asia’s emerging role as a mission force.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  WEA publishes findings of internal review following whistleblower report

  By CDI Staff

  The International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) published the conclusions of its own internal review of concerns related to governance, finances, theology, and ethical issues that was triggered following the publication of a whistleblower report.

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  Church & Missions Family & Children

  Interview: Keswick Convention marks 150 years of gospel-centered transformation and global reach

  By Chris Eyte

  As the Keswick Convention celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the historic gathering has reaffirmed its calling to gospel-centered transformation while embracing its growing influence on the global church. Under the theme “Transformed,” this year’s event highlights both continuity and change—faithful to its spiritual roots yet increasingly relevant to a diverse, interconnected world.

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  Global Church & Missions

  COALA 3.0 communiqué affirms new era of Majority World mission partnerships and shared faith

  By CDI Staff

  The Christ Over Asia, Latin America and Africa (COALA) movement has released the official communiqué and partnership statement from its third global gathering, COALA 3.0, which convened in Panama from April 27 to 29, 2025. The event brought together 63 key church and mission leaders from 18 Majority World nations to strengthen collaboration and deepen theological unity across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.