Arise Asia 2023

The goal of Japan YLG is to connect diverse younger leaders in Japan, seek humility in Christ, and build genuine friendships that serve as the foundation for genuine mission collaboration. The vision of YLG Japan is not just to hold a one-time conference but to foster a movement to change the "culture" of leadership among the young Christian generation in Japan.

Leadership in the Lausanne Movement is not about accomplishments or titles, but rather about the maturity of character such as "the humility in Christ" and "spiritual influence." At Japan YLG, younger leaders will first learn to die to their egos, take up their cross every day, and dedicate themselves to following Christ (Luke 9:23). Furthermore, through the humility of Christ (Philippians 2:3-5), we aim to build genuine friendships in which we listen to each other, learn from each other, and share both joy and pain, regardless of differences in occupations or theologies. This friendship is the friendship of Christ, a love so great that he would lay down his life for his friend (John 15:13). We believe that when Christ transforms evangelization from "competition" to "collaboration," the kingdom of God will further expand.

Praise God - Nearly 400 leaders have already registered with Japan YLG, such as local pastors, missionaries, campus ministers, businessmen, medical professionals, seminary professors, housewives etc. On top of the younger leaders from Gen Z and Millennials, 40 diverse mentors from Gen X and Boomer are also gathering to walk alongside them - such as Presidents of seminaries, mission agencies, campus ministries, professors from Christian and secular universities, Christian business owners, artists, and medical doctors. In a highly aging country where pastors under age 40 are only 0.2%, we hope and pray that God uses this historic, intergenerational gathering to initiate a mission movement of younger leaders by connecting them and cultivating a culture of biblical leadership.   

The only issue that younger Christian leaders are financially struggling is that many of them cannot afford the participation fee of $250. It is because Christianity is quite small in Japan (less than 1% Christian, the average size of the church is around 20). In light of this context, we are raising funds for operational expenses and scholarships in total of $20,000.

We hope and pray that Japan YLG will serve as a catalyst and make a significant impact on the Japan mission for the next 10 years. Please prayerfully consider supporting younger leaders and Japan YLG as they are the future of the church in Japan.

The Arise Indonesia conference is a gathering focused on the mission in Indonesia, to bring the mission "Go to Where There is No Gospel" to the next generation. This conference specifically targets youth, students, and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35.

The conference aims to ignite a passion for mission in the hearts of its participants by equipping them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and inspiration. It intends to empower and mobilize these young individuals to be catalysts for change in their communities and beyond.

The event is scheduled to take place in Bali from July 31st to August 3rd, attracting around 1000 participants. It will feature various sessions, workshops, and talks from experienced speakers, pastors, and missionaries. These sessions will cover a wide range of mission-related topics, such as evangelism, discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural ministry.

The Arise Indonesia conference doesn't stop with the four-day event in Bali. It will be followed up with the 123GO initiative, where participants will engage in practical mission projects and activities in different cities across Indonesia. They will utilize the knowledge and skills gained at the conference to impact their local communities positively.

Additionally, the Arise Indonesia movement will also be established to support and sustain the mission efforts initiated during the conference. This movement will provide ongoing resources, training, and networking opportunities to ensure the participants continue to advance the Gospel in their respective spheres of influence.

Ultimately, the Arise Indonesia conference seeks to inspire, mobilize, and empower young individuals to embrace their role in carrying the message of Jesus Christ not only within Indonesia but also to the nations of Asia and even to the ends of the earth.

The upcoming Arise Asia 2026 conference is set to be a landmark gathering with a primary focus on advancing the mission of "Go to Where There is No Gospel" among the next generation. This conference is tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35, encompassing youth, students, and young professionals.

Arise Asia movement continues to inspire and equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed for mission work. Its goal is to empower and mobilize young individuals, encouraging them to be catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond.

While the venue details are still being finalized, the conference is scheduled for July 2026 and is expected to draw approximately 5000-6000 participants from 40 Asian countries. The event will include workshops, and talks by seasoned speakers, pastors, and missionaries, featuring sessions covering diverse mission-related topics like evangelism, discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural ministry.

Furthermore, the Arise Asia 2026 movement will be launched to uphold and nurture the mission initiatives sparked during the conference. This movement will deliver ongoing resources, training, and networking avenues, ensuring that participants persist in advancing the Gospel within their individual areas of impact

The primary objective of the Arise Asia 2026 conference is to inspire, mobilize, and empower young individuals, urging them to play a crucial role in sharing the message of Jesus Christ. This mission goes beyond boundaries, encompassing not only one country but also extending to the nations of Asia and even the farthest corners of the earth.
 

"And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.” (II Corinthians 8:1-3, NIV)

These words resonate deeply with our cause, as we believe that even the smallest contributions can make an immense impact when driven by a shared purpose.

Arise Asia 2023 started with a $55,000 donation from persecuted churches, which has served as a driving force for the progress of our fundraising. Now, we extend our invitation to smaller churches and christians under “severe trial... extreme poverty”, to join the campaign and contribute significantly in completing our final donation target.

Please share a quick testimony of 'costly generousity' and country where you are from.

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"Thank you so much for all that you all are doing for the next Gen and I am so excited about that. It was nice to be in the prayer and especially the breakout room where Brother George you and I were there, you had encouraged me to raise some funds for Conference and it would be nice that out of the scarcity Nepal had given will be a breakthrough. I was encouraged I am so sorry could not raise funds but I was stirred up to send whatever I can in my capacity and would love to contribute $300 from my side." Rupa, from Nepal 7/20/2023

"Our students are giving for the last two to three weeks of their mission offering for Arise. All of them don't have money to pay their fees (and are under scholarship) but they shared willingly what they could from their limited resource. Our team as they come will bring. I don't know how much they gathered but will let you know." Finny from India 7/24/2023

"My church of 10 to 15 people will be donating funds for Arise." Ashish from India 7/24/2023

"Yes, Sir, as an indigenous local fellowship, we started in 1977 with a small number of believers.    But as God Himself caused exponential growth numerically, we had to move to several locations to accommodate the weekly attendance of the members in fellowship.  God Himself added new souls to the church every day amidst severe persecution socially, religiously, culturally, and legally.  As an indigenous and interdenominational Church, God has been gracious to us to stay on the cutting edge of local, national, and global outreach, literally planting sustainable and satellite churches in many remote and rural villages of Nepal.  We’re based in Lalitpur.  Our prayers are for you, for your leaders, and for the participants who will represent several countries continentally and globally.  

Dear Dr. David, so good to connect with you yesterday on WhatsApp.  Thank you so much for sharing about “Arise Asia 2023.”  Our collective prayers are for you, for your leadership team, and for the entire success of the event.  We are sending the following energetic young men from Nepal.  In the pictures below, left to right:  01: Nimraj J, vice chairperson, National Youth Commission of the National Churches Fellowship of Nepal (NCFN) 02: Bikkal S, member Youth Commission, NFCN, 03: Ashish P: Chairperson, provincial youth commission, province 4, NCFN, 04: Edwin B M, Chairperson, province 5, youth commission, NFCN, 05: Gyan Bahadur T, chairperson, central and national youth commission, NCFN, 06: Kishor S, treasurer, national youth commission.  Thank you so much for inviting our young people to attend a massive youth gathering scheduled to kick off this week in Thailand.  Hoping to connect with you again.  Our prayers are with you." Pastor Hanok from Nepal, 7/24/2023.

Dear David,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your exceptional leadership and vision of Arise Asia.

More than 80 young people attended the conference from northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Thank you so much for your support to Bhutan participants. We all were blessed.

Hope you got Nepal’s contribution. Even though it was very small but we appreciate their heart.

Furthermore, your strong sense of integrity and ethics have set an exemplary standard for us all. 

As you step forward in your journey, I want to assure you that your legacy as a leader will continue to inspire and guide many of our young people from Asia and beyond.

Once again, thank you for your extraordinary leadership, dedication, and commitment. I wish you continued success and fulfillment in all your future endeavours.

Yesterday I had an opportunity to speak His Word with one of the Burmese Thai fellowship in Bangkok.

George from Northeast India, 7/31/2023.

Partner with Chinese Seminarian 
          The Chinese Seminarian Gatherings seeks to support, network, and mobilize the next generation of seminarians to serve in China. The increasing global intellectualization of China’s urban centers and cities requires church leadership with an international perspective and advanced theological training.   A select group of potential young leaders from China is chosen to attend a conference to equip them to share the gospel where there is no gospel. 

If you are a delegate of this specific nation, we kindly request your registration submission through this project. Upon receipt, we will promptly forward it to the registration team for processing.