Brief Update in the last 30 days. John Yates – Australia No updates simply due to very different situation, very large economic implications but very minor health implications. Please pray for big change that people will stay online.
How to differentiate your online & on-site church to prevent cannibalization
I keep hearing people say, “When it is back to normal…” Guys, that ship has sailed. Even when it is ‘back to normal’, it will never be the same again. It will be a new normal. Church as we know it is over. The debate about online church is over. Online won. Stop trying to stuffContinue reading How to differentiate your online & on-site church to prevent cannibalization
Sri Lanka
Emergency relief for vulnerable communities Through the relief & development arm (ADT), provided dry ration packs to 1,800 families. Through Mission Commission and Youth Wing, supported over 200 pastors and Christian families in immediate needs with assistance and dry rations. ADT is currently is carrying out its work in 3 phases: a) Emergency b) RecoveryContinue reading Sri Lanka
Singapore
Brief Update in the last 30 days. Ezekiel Tan – Singapore Singapore has moved from full lockdown to some relaxation in phase 1 of three phases. Church service in general is still not allowed. Migrant ministry in partnership with Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach providing food, supplies and other humanitarian’s aid to up to tenContinue reading Singapore
Philippines
Assisted more than 3,000 families through food packs. Created Adopt-A-Pastors’ Family Program (April 15th to 30th) which assisted 1,050 pastors in most needy places in NCR and 29 provinces. Called for and led 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting (March 1st to April 9th). The National Bible Day Foundation conducted evangelistic Bible study and fellowshipContinue reading Philippines
Pakistan
Brief Update in the last 30 days Shabhaz Masih Boota – Pakistan Situation due to COVID-19 is becoming worse, Pakistan is becoming one of the riskiest places in term of corona virus with hundred thousand cases. More than 2,000 people died. Situation of lockdown is slightly opening (many stores & institutions are being opened). VeryContinue reading Pakistan
Nepal
Brief Update in the last 30 days Sher AC – Nepal Situation due COVID-19 is getting worse, it’s 78th day of lockdown with number of infected people is 3,762 and 14 people died, and thousands of migrant workers are coming from different countries. Big challenge for the government to manage the situation both in healthContinue reading Nepal
Malaysia
Issued advisory to churches regarding handling the situation of COVID-19 and technical advice on how to conduct services on live stream. Provided daily devotionals for more than 50 days. Handed out food aids to indigenous people, Myanmar people and local. Look at ways to support churches who are impacted financially. From now until end ofContinue reading Malaysia
Korea
Brief Update in the last 30 days Joseph Lee – Korea Situation has been improved with distancing in daily life. Still waiting whether the educational facilities, sport facilities, are allowed to be opened step by step. School: combine between offline & online classes. Rate of infection of COVID-19 is increasing and getting worse again ThereContinue reading Korea
Japan
Brief Update in the last 30 days Timothy Iwagami Takahito – Japan The case in Japan is getting better. The soft lockdown has finished at the end of May 2020, and has been starting the new normal life with social distancing. 20-30 new cases/day, but the Government states that it is under control. Business areContinue reading Japan