Prayer Requests
Nomination & Registration：
The second phase of registration began on August 18 and will close at the end of October (or earlier if capacity is reached). As of September 3, 803 people have registered. We thank God for the connection and mobilization of regional committees and networks, which have enabled smooth nomination and registration since April.
- That the Lord would move the right invitees to complete their registration smoothly, and that all participants would be a blessing to one another at the Congress.
- For a spirit of unity and mutual edification among all regions during the nomination process, so the Body of Christ may be built up.
- For intergenerational partnership: that the older generation would have spiritual vision and willingly empower the next generation, and that the younger generation would honor the sacrifices of those who have gone before them.
Speakers：
The speakers for the opening, closing, expository preaching, and plenary sessions have been confirmed. Please pray for their preparations and for their well-being, that every message would be a channel for God’s word.
- For God’s protection and provision—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—for each speaker and their families.
- That God would provide for their needs in their local churches, ministries, and workplaces, allowing them to focus on preparation and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
- For the online speaker meetings beginning in December, that their sharing would respond to the Congress’s themes and needs, bringing spiritual renewal and encouragement.
For speaker details, visit: https://cccowe.org/events-en/10ccowe-en/10ccowe_spkr-en
Exhibition Planning：
This Congress will feature three exhibitions: Mission Showcase, Christian Publishers Collective, and the CCCOWE 50th Anniversary. The main frameworks have been drafted, and the next stage involves creating theme illustrations and 3D visual designs.
- That the exhibits will clearly communicate vision and testimony of God’s work, becoming a source of spiritual encouragement and blessing.
- For smooth coordination with publishers and fruitful exchange and promotion of Christian literature.
- For the effective gathering and presentation of materials for the 50th anniversary retrospective, so the movement’s legacy can be clearly witnessed.
Stage and Musical：
ORTV (Overseas Radio and Television, Inc.) will present the musical “Journey of Love” and provide technical support for the Congress.
- For God’s provision of all necessary personnel and resources.
- For smooth communication and coordination among cross-national teams, venues, and vendors, so that all programs and technical aspects would honor God and edify His people.
- That the musical would inspire and bless participants, and also be a blessing to local churches in Sarawak.
Preparation Teams & Logistics：
We thank God for His leading and provision in the ongoing preparations for the Congress. The team includes CCCOWE staff, the program committee, the Sarawak logistics volunteer group, as well as district committees and standing committees promoting registration. Volunteer recruitment and organization are underway in areas such as hospitality, dining, transportation, IT, program production, translation, venue management, medical care, and media.
- For the health and well-being of all coworkers and their families.
- For wisdom and unity among all teams, venues, contractors, and travel agencies, enabling effective collaboration.
- For God to call suitable volunteers and coworkers to serve in every department.
- Pray for smooth coordination within the logistics team and among group leaders.
- For the successful recruitment of volunteer interpreters, that God would provide the right people to serve as a blessing.
Information Systems & Website Maintenance：
We thank God for progress in IT development. The participant portal has been completed and the new registration features have launched on schedule. Many more tasks remain ahead, so we continue to seek your prayers.
- For God’s protection and blessing over the development and maintenance of all information systems, including the MIS, automated registration, participant portal optimization, workshop and group mechanisms, and website updates.
- For the development and implementation of the “CCCOWE AI—Theological Practice Companion” tool.
- That all technology tools would be effective channels for ministry, enhancing participants’ experience and effectiveness.
- For wisdom and strength for the IT team to complete all tasks well within tight timelines.
CCCOWE AI—Theological Practice Companion：
We thank God for leading Pastor Chih-Chien Tsai and CCCOWE in developing AI tools to serve churches and believers. The project is currently in the development stage and faces some technical challenges that require God’s wisdom and provision.
- For technical breakthroughs and for the team to remain on the right course in development.
- That the design and application of the AI would be firmly grounded in biblical truth, avoiding any errors, and serving as a tool for discipleship and equipping.
- For the recruitment of pastors and brothers and sisters to participate in AI testing, and for wisdom to provide helpful feedback, so that the AI would truly bless churches and believers.
Finance & Administration：
The total budget for this Congress is USD 750,000, with USD 327,000 raised so far. We are grateful for God’s ongoing provision, and for the faith lessons He is teaching us in this process. Ongoing work includes fundraising, applying for government grants, and managing receipts and Congress finances.
- That God would move more brothers and sisters with a heart for Kingdom work to provide the necessary financial support for the Congress.
- For a smooth and successful application for international conference grants by the Sarawak district committee to the local government.
- For wisdom and clarity in handling registration receipts and overall Congress finances, ensuring transparency and a good testimony.
- For God to strengthen coworkers to complete all tasks related to the second phase of registration.