Salt and Light Behind Bars: A Visit to Somang Prison and the WEA’s Gospel Vision in Action

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World Evangelical Alliance Installs Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour as Secretary General, Pledges Global Gospel Mission by 2033 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 31, 2025) — In a historic appointment, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) yesterday installed Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General, entrusting him with leading a global fellowship of national alliances from … Read more

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 30, 2025) – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) continued its 14th General Assembly yesterday, with member alliances agreeing to pursue greater collaboration toward the shared goal of proclaiming the Gospel worldwide.  During Wednesday’s WEA Business Meeting, representatives from 98 member evangelical alliances were present and elected a new International Council (IC). … Read more

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Global Church Challenged to Transform from Awareness to Active Restoration for Persecuted Believers SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 29, 2025) – Ahead of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP 2025) on 2 November 2025, when millions united in prayer for the 380 million Christians facing persecution worldwide1, the World Evangelical Alliance’s (WEA) … Read more

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 29, 2025) – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly has brought together 850 delegates from 124 nations, alongside 4,000 Korean pastoral leaders. Organizers describe it as a “family reunion” for global Christianity and only the beginning of greater engagement and unity between the WEA members and the Korean church.  The … Read more

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 28, 2025) – In a powerful display of global Evangelical unity, delegates from 124 countries gathered at the SaRang Church auditorium in Seoul for the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly 2025, witnessing a moving procession of flags representing 161 nations. The gathering visually confirms what data now proves: evangelicalism has become … Read more

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 28, 2025) – On the opening day of the World Evangelical Alliance’s General Assembly in Seoul, Dr. Goodwill Shana (WEA Executive Chair) connected the theme of ‘Living out the Gospel’ in unity through a powerful metaphor: “Something beautiful is unfolding in Korea. We are seeing greater unity in the evangelical church, … Read more

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (October 27, 2025) – Evangelical leaders from 124 countries will gather today in Seoul for what organizers call a critical moment in global Christianity, aiming to unite the global evangelical community around a shared vision rooted in the Gospel. The World Evangelical Alliance’s General Assembly takes place from October 27 to 31 … Read more

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On 4th September 2025, key leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance joined the Seoul Organizing Committee in the WEA Seoul General Assembly Briefing and Press Release at the National Press Club in Seoul. The purpose of this event was to showcase a comprehensive outline of the Seoul General Assembly. With the theme of “Gospel for … Read more

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As the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly approaches, we are sharing a detailed newsletter prepared by our partners in South Korea that offers insights into the Korean Church’s extensive preparations for this pivotal event. Central to these efforts is a deep commitment to disciple-making, viewed as the vital foundation for sustainable church … Read more

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“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13-14) In the quiet hills of Yeoju, South Korea, Somang Prison stands as a beacon of Christian compassion and transformation. Unlike typical correctional facilities focused on punishment and isolation, Somang operates on a different foundation: the Gospel. It is Asia’s … Read more