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.
Delegates representing 22 nations carry their flags during the opening ceremony of the Arise Leadership Summit 2025, symbolizing unity and shared commitment to global missions. Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily International Christian Daily InternationalAnton Tarigan, chair of Arise Indonesia, welcomes participants to Indonesia. Christian Daily InternationalRev. Tommy Lengkong, representing the Indonesia Evangelical Fellowship (PGLII), delivers welcoming remarks during the opening ceremony of the Arise Leadership Summit 2025 in Indonesia. Christian Daily InternationalRev. Dr. David Ro, co-founder and executive director of Arise Asia, delivers the keynote address during the opening session of the Arise Leadership Summit 2025 in Indonesia. Christian Daily InternationalRev. Lalano Badoy Jr., chair of Arise Philippines, shares about recent city-based Arise gatherings held across the Philippines during the Arise Leadership Summit 2025. Christian Daily InternationalMichelle shared about the Arise Movement in her South Asian country. Christian Daily International
A panel at the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly on Wednesday morning urged churches to engage artificial intelligence with a distinctly biblical ethic, framing AI as a people-shaping technology that demands theological clarity, pastoral care and practical safeguards.