Mission Insights from a Global Conference on Reaching the Emerging Generation
OA Oceania General Secretary Gathers Strategic Inspiration through Fellowship with Pan-Chinese Mission Leaders
In early July 2025, nearly 200 mission workers of Chinese cultural background gathered from around the world for a major conference focused on reaching the emerging generation. Attendees represented churches, fellowships, charities, Christian families, media, and business-as-mission efforts, serving both in mainland China and internationally.
Pastor Faith Yang, General Secretary of Olivet Assembly Oceania, participated in the conference and shared, “The presentations and reports were deeply moving and gave me practical insights for our work in Oceania.”
The gathering revealed a mature, resilient, and mission-driven body of Christ. Several key lessons emerged:
1. Evangelism at the Core of Every Ministry
Across all ministries, there was a unified heart for evangelism. Leaders did not dwell on what others failed to provide but took ownership of outreach: “I will evangelize and raise people to bless others.” Even support-focused ministries with limited resources had created self-sustaining models to carry out their mission and raise new workers without relying on external aid.
2. Focused Dedication Brings Breakthrough
Special evangelism periods—where ministers dedicated four hours daily to outreach—resulted in spiritual renewal and the arrival of many new Bible students. If daily goals were missed, the following day’s effort doubled. These initiatives not only brought visible results but also strengthened ministers’ hope and passion.
This reflects the biblical principle that even those already dedicated to God, like the Apostle Paul, can renew their vows—and God faithfully honors those commitments.
3. Data Brings Clarity and Direction
Careful use of statistics provided mission leaders with a clear view of progress. Analysis on more than 200 days of evangelism and outreach of 60 churches in mainland China showed that raising one disciple—someone who follows Jesus and actively engages in frontier mission—required an average of 500 evangelism hours, regardless of the method used.
While different approaches may feel more or less effective, the data reminded leaders that long-term fruit comes through sustained effort. Statistics helped unify vision and sharpen mission strategy.
4. Church Grounds, Parachurch Accelerates
While church ministries provide solid spiritual roots, younger-generation-led parachurch fellowships are better positioned to reach today’s digitally native youth. Many senior ministers acknowledged growing communication gaps with younger generations. Together, these ministry models create a healthy balance of theological depth and cultural relevance.
5. Blessing Follows Faithfulness in Basics
A minister overseeing over ten fellowships shared how one particular group, though lacking in outward activity, remained consistent in daily Bible reading, regular worship, and 4:30 a.m. prayer. Over time, this steady spiritual discipline brought forth greater fruit than more event-driven fellowships.
This affirmed that what is faithfully done before God, even in quietness, draws His blessing.
A Renewed Vision for Oceania
Reflecting on the event, Pastor Faith Yang said, “The unity, dedication, and faith I witnessed encouraged me deeply. These insights are shaping our approach to mission in Oceania.”
In Australia, where diverse cultures and growing secularism pose both challenge and opportunity, this renewed understanding of mission is vital. Outreach here must be intentional, culturally aware, and sustained with prayerful dedication. Whether in major cities or frontier communities, the call remains the same: to raise disciples who carry the Gospel boldly to the ends of the earth.
As churches and fellowships continue laboring together, these lessons offer valuable direction—reminding us that spiritual fruitfulness requires not just strategy, but also sincere faithfulness and Spirit-led endurance.