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“CCCOWE Movement” (full name is “Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism Movement”). In 1974, the Holy Spirit inspired more than seventy Chinese Church leaders at the International Congress on World Evangelism in Lausanne to receive the vision of “Chinese Churches in One Accord, Proclaiming the Gospel until Christ’s Return”, and launched the “Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism Movement” (CCCOWE Movement). As faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms, they took on the duty of spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth. After active preparations, the first Chinese Congress on World Evangelization was held in Hong Kong in 1976, and “CCCOWE” (Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism) was established in the same year to encourage Chinese churches everywhere to respond to the Great Commission of Christ.
Urged by the same vision and the Great Commission, CCCOWE fanned into flame the revival of Chinese churches, and by the grace and mercy of the Lord, set a brand new milestone in Chinese Church history.
From today on, we will join hands to continue the journey ahead, and rely on the grace of the Lord to fulfill what He has entrusted us.
Connecting different generations of Chinese Christians to bow before the Lord, and get ready to launch.
Music by Stephen TONG
Words by Shi-yuan KOU
Current and Former General Secretaries
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CCCOWE holds the vision of ” Chinese Churches in One Accord, Proclaiming the Gospel until Christ’s Return.” With the roles of a “servant, bridge, and prophet”, we strive to bring together important and forward-looking voices on global mission and discipleship, and connect Chinese Christian leaders around the world to respond to God-entrusted mission as one.
“Catalyzing” discussions on challenges faced by Chinese churches all over the world and on how to respond more faithfully to the mission of global evangelization in a turbulent world.
“Connecting” Chinese Christian leaders in churches, mission agencies, seminaries and other disciplines.
“Co-creating” with God and each other in Christ to grow into a community that live out the gospel, so the world can see a different possibility of authenticity and kindness.
In contemporary society, our life is fragmented. "How should Christians live a holistic life in the world?" "How does Christian faith influence and shape every aspect in Christian’s life?" "How should Christians follow Christ faithfully in different industries?" "How can Christians from different disciplines submit to Christ and collaboratively participate in world evangelism?” These are the questions that Christians need to face and respond to today!
“Crossing-generations” is not a task that can be “accomplished” someday, but a “continuous” task. Generational differences can bring tension, but it can also bring blessings. Since God allows differences between generations, perhaps it is not for us to "resolve", but to use these differences and tensions to turn our focus to God. Through these differences, each generation would have the opportunity to see the “plank in our own eyes”, and understand and experience the gospel more fully. With this conviction, we shall witness the gospel more faithfully and respond to God's mission with one heart.
Cross-cultural missions not only happens in remote foreign countries, but can also happen in our daily life. "Crossing-cultures" is no longer limited to crossing the traditional "cultural, linguistic and ethnic" group gaps, but also includes crossing the gaps between "printing and digital cultures", "local and global consumerist entertainment cultures", "mainstream and various subcultures”, etc. Chinese churches need to face up to all kinds of cross-cultural mission opportunities and implement practices of missions both locally and outside.
“Chinese Churches in One Accord, Proclaiming the Gospel until Christ’s Return.” “CCCOWE Movement” responds to what God has entrusted Chinese Christians, urges global Chinese churches to take on the duty of evangelization, breaking cultural, linguistic and geographical obstacles to share the gospel with the UUPG, and respond to the Great Commission of the Lord (see Matthew 28:18-20). Today, CCCOWE continues to hold onto the spirit of “CCCOWE Declaration”, and strives to be the bridge between different generations, east and west, new and old, and different denominations. We strive to bring together important and forward-looking voices on global mission and discipleship, and connect Chinese Christian leaders around the world to respond to God-entrusted mission as one.
With the roles of a “servant, bridge and prophet”, CCCOWE pushes the participation of Chinese churches and believers in missions. Building bridges in the field of mission with a servant heart, and passing on the needs in mission fields with prophetic visions.
A platform trusted by Chinese churches around the world: Since 1976, the Chinese Congress on World Evangelization Conference (CCOWE) has been held every five years, bringing together the leaders of global Chinese churches, missional community, theological community and other disciplines, to become a bridge across generations, regions, cultures, denominations and theological traditions, and provide a platform for global Chinese churches to “connect, promote, and co-create” for missions. Forward-looking missional movement: After CCCOWE was founded in 1976, we began to push for “cross-cultural missions.” Today, more than forty years later, most Chinese churches around the globe have some understandings of cross-cultural missions, and many have taken actions. Building upon existing foundations, CCCOWE started to promote a missional movement that is centered in the “whole gospel” and based on “discipleship” in 2011. Now the “whole gospel” and “discipleship” have become the topics that many Chinese churches pay close attention to. CCCOWE will continue to observe what God is doing in this era, become a bridge with a servant heart, listen closely to God’s voice with global church, and speak out prophetically with discernment.
Since 1976, the Chinese Congress on World Evangelization Conference (CCOWE) has been held every five years. This conference has earned the trust of global Chinese churches, and brings together Chinese Christian leaders from all over the world. It facilitates a heart of unity, and encourages all to respond to the mission of evangelization as one, probe into and face challenges of present time together, and plan forward.
Through the CCOWE conferences held every 5 years, and seminars/publications/multimedia productions focusing on different topics, CCCOWE Movement connects leaders from global Chinese churches, missional community, theological community and other disciplines, to become a bridge across generations, regions, cultures, denominations and theological traditions, and provide a platform for global Chinese churches to “connect, promote, and co-create” for missions.
Forward-looking missional movement: After CCCOWE was founded in 1976, we began to push for “cross-cultural missions.” Today, more than forty years later, most Chinese churches around the globe have some understandings of cross-cultural missions, and many have taken actions. Building upon existing foundations, CCCOWE started to promote a missional movement that is centered in the “whole gospel” and based on “discipleship” in 2011. Now the “whole gospel” and “discipleship” have become the topics that many Chinese churches pay close attention to. CCCOWE will continue to observe what God is doing in this era, become a bridge with a servant heart, listen closely to God’s voice with global church, and speak out prophetically with discernment.
Members of CCCOWE Movement, and closely partner with CCCOWE to promote CCCOWE Movement.
It is the highest decision-making unit of CCCOWE Movement.
With the goal of promoting CCCOWE Movement, they serve local District Committees and encourage related districts to jointly promote CCCOWE vision.
Appointed by the Board of Directors, this group consists of brothers and sisters who have been actively engaged in CCCOWE Movement, and supervises and supports the operation of CCCOWE on behalf of the Board.
The mobilization structure of CCCOWE Movement includes:
Board of Directors, Standing Committee, the District Committees and the Regionals to promote CCCOWE Movement together.
Global Chinese Church Mission and Discipleship Survey Report Release（12 JAN）
Exploring Workplace Theology Future • Sharing Workplace Christian Challenges • Resource Sharing and Fellowship Achievement
Theme: Global Vision • Discerning the Times • Witnessing God’s Work • Responding to Holistic Gospel Mission
Theme: Technology • Innovation • Prophetic
Released CCCOWE Declaration, CCCOWE Covenant, and CCCOWE Anthem
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