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  Photos from opening ceremony of Arise Leadership Summit

  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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  Christian convert charged with terrorism in Egypt after requesting new identification

  A Christian convert in Egypt has been charged with terrorism after he requested a new identification document to reflect his change of religion. The man, arrested earlier this month, now faces accusations of stirring unrest and spreading false news.

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

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

  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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  Rebels kill 38 Christians at church vigil in Democratic Republic of Congo

  Islamic State-backed rebels killed 38 worshippers at a Catholic prayer vigil in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo at about 1 a.m. on Sunday (June 27) and five other people at a nearby village, according to reports.

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