Nations like China, North Korea, and Iran have long censored free speech, often targeting Christians for speaking out about or practicing their faith. In recent years, countries in the West, like Ireland, Scotland, and Finland, have followed suit and begun processes to stifle free speech, sparking concern among Christians as biblical worldviews have been condemned as hate speech.

When Central Asian states gained their independence in 1991, the expert consensus predicted a high likelihood of war among them. Thirty-three years later, not only has that war not occurred, those states have also visibly stepped onto a trajectory of regional integration and peace.

Over the last decade and a half, Pew Research Center has conducted religion-focused surveys all around the world. One question we have asked in each of these surveys is “How important is religion in your life?” Another one we’ve asked repeatedly is “How often do you pray?”

In the last century, Asia along with Africa and Latin America have experienced explosive church growth. In a complex and challenging context with Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Communism, various folk religions, and 5,300 unreached people groups, the church in Asia is now entering a new era of global missions.

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Today’s economic and political disruptions frequently position Asia at the forefront, as its economy has officially surpassed any other region in the world, bringing in a new era of Asian leadership.

Asian countries have dominated the Henley Passport Index for several years now. Countries like Japan, Singapore, and South Korea consistently rank in the top spots among the world’s most powerful passports, offering their citizens visa-free access to many countries. This is a testament to the diplomatic relations these countries have established and maintained with countries worldwide.

The numbers are striking: in the 10 richest countries in the world the average yearly per-capita purchasing power it is over $110,000, in the 10 poorest is less than $1,500. The worst part is that poverty is often likely to foster more poverty.

As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being. Especially, the splendour of the tropical wet climate in South Asia accounts for some of the most majestic hill stations in the world. So, get set to relax and explore the 5 best hill stations in South Asia.

The webinar explored different things that we can celebrate about how evangelicalism has thrived in the region of Asia: deep sacramental dimension to spirituality, pursuit of harmonious relationship among people and with the rest of God’s creation, a strong sense of being a collective community, emphasis on radical discipleship and holistic transformation, and an intentional focus on the younger generation.