Arise Asia 2026

The Arise Asia 2026 Congress brought together some 4,000 students and young Christian leaders from over 50 countries in Manila, Philippines, July 27–31, for five days of teaching, worship, and missions mobilization under the theme "For the Joy."

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Asia Church & Missions

'Life is too short': Manny Pacquiao calls Arise Asia delegates to set soul-winning goals

By CDI Staff

Manny Pacquiao, the Philippine boxing legend turned evangelist, told thousands of Christian leaders in Manila that life is brief and the task of sharing the gospel cannot wait — urging delegates at the Arise Asia 2026 Congress to set specific, annual goals for bringing others to faith.
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Asia Church & Missions

Arise Asia 2026 Congress opens in Manila with call to reach 3 billion unreached

By CDI Staff

Some 4,000 Christians from across Asia and beyond gathered in Manila on July 27 for the opening session of the Arise Asia 2026 Congress, a five-day gathering of students and young leaders focused on frontier missions and evangelism.
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Asia Church & Missions

Arise Asia: Turning Gen Z passion into a lasting Asian mission force

By Timothy Goropevsek

This coming week, some four thousand young leaders from across Asia and beyond will converge on Manila, Philippines, for the Arise Asia 2026 Congress, held July 27–31. For Rev. Dr. David Ro, the co-founder and executive director of Arise Asia, the gathering is the next big step on a longer journey.

Arise Asia 2026

'Life is too short': Manny Pacquiao calls Arise Asia delegates to set soul-winning goals

Arise Asia 2026 Congress opens in Manila with call to reach 3 billion unreached

Arise Asia: Turning Gen Z passion into a lasting Asian mission force

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