The EVERYONE ASIA conference convened on July 3, 2024, with an electrifying opening session led by Dr. Niko Njotoradardjo (Chair of the Empowered21 Asian Cabinet) and worship artists from across Indonesia. The two-and-a-half-day event, sponsored by the Empowered21 (E21) Asian Cabinet and held at the Sentul International Conference Center, brought together more than 11,000 Spirit-empowered Christians from 46 nations.
In the weeks leading up to the conference, believers across Indonesia joined in a 21-day fast, and in over 1,000 prayer towers across the nation, united in prayer for the event. Dr. Niko Njotorahardjo shared that 76% of the attendees were under the age of 50, with 65% under 44, 41% under 30, and 21% under the age of 20. The conference attracted a young generation passionate to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. Additionally, over 83,000 unique users joined online, producing more than 900,000 views from 130 nations.
Session One
Dr. William M. Wilson, Empowered21 Global Chair and President of Oral Roberts University opened the ministry portion of the event and addressed that the purpose of the conference was to continue the EveryONE vision. Pointing to the 2,000-year anniversary of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, the giving of the Great Commission, and the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, he stated, “We want to complete the most significant effort in history to give every person on Earth the opportunity to hear the message of Jesus Christ.”
Bishop Dr. Tim Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, utilized the Emmaus Road story found in Luke 24:13-35 to share four principles of Divine order God will use in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Pastor Niko Njotorahardjo closed the opening session by recounting how the Lord has spoken to him that “Asia will be a trigger to fulfill the Great Commission.” Njotorahardjo concluded by challenging the audience that, “The main goal for every believer must be the fulfillment of the Great Commission.”
Session Two
Pastor Tuck Yoong Yang (Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, Singapore) was the first plenary speaker of day two, followed by Cindy Jacobs (Founder of Generals International, USA), who stated she believes revival will arise in several Indonesian islands, with church planting spreading even as far as America.
Ashley Wilson and Max Barroso (E21 Associate Director) introduced an interactive discussion where the conference attendees could join a global conversation that started in Amsterdam2023 focused on unity of mission, collaborative evangelism, and reaching every person on earth.
Five workshop tracks featuring Evangelism; Church Ministry and Discipleship; New Way for a New Day; Pray, Praise, and Worship; and Next Generation, followed in the afternoon.
Session Three
The evening portion of day two began with dynamic worship from ORU Worship. Evangelist Jean-Luc Trachsel (President of the International Association of Healing Ministries, Switzerland) continued the ambiance of faith and hope, leading a time of healing.
Nathan Morris (founder of Shake the Nations Ministries, USA) drew attention to Hebrews 12:1 and the “great cloud of witnesses” who longed to see the things that God is doing in this day. Morris, using a baton, illustrated that God is raising up a church that will run this race and reap the end-time harvest.
Session Four
Dunamis Worship opened the morning of the final day of the conference. Pastor Mark Varughese (Senior Pastor of Kingdom City Church, Australia) exposited Psalm 133 saying, “We cry for revival, God cries for unity.”
ORU Worship led an explosive time of people responding to Varughese’s message, and the altar area was filled with those seeking a greater level of God’s presence.
Pastor Russell Evans (E21 Global Vice-Chair and Senior Pastor of Planetshakers, Australia) continued to lead the conference in a mighty demonstrative time of God’s presence. Evans asked the question, “How do we change a nation?” and provided the answer by saying, “Serve.”
Afternoon workshop tracks continued, providing event attendees with continued inspiration and informational resources. These were powerful times of ministry, with healings and miracles taking place. Participants engaged in thoughtful conversations about fulfilling the Great Commission and walked away with not only a fresh fire but practical applications to take back to their ministry contexts.
Session Five
The concluding night of EveryONE Asia was graced with Christine Caine (founder of The A21Campaign and Propel Women) opening the ministry portion.
Confirming the sentiments often expressed by E21 leaders, Caine stated that Christian superstars will not evangelize the world by 2033, rather, “Christians filled with the Holy Spirit, through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Dr. Wilson assumed the stage to make a special presentation to Dr. Niko Njotorahardjo of the E21 Lifetime Global Impact Award.
After another impactful worship experience led by the Indonesian Worship Team, Dr. Wilson shared his love for Indonesia and said, “God loves Indonesia!” Using Colossians 1:29 and Matthew 16:18, Wilson pointed out that 1 out of every 7 Christians in the world is facing persecution. In Asia, 2 out of every 5 believers are facing severe persecution for their faith. In spite of this pressure, Wilson pronounced, “God’s energy is unstoppable. The enemy uses division, dilution, and discouragement to try to hinder the work of God. But pressure cannot stop the Holy Spirit!”
Dr. Njotorahardjo concluded the session showing the pattern for revival in the account of Elijah facing the prophets of Baal. He stated, “We must be willing to sacrifice what is valuable to us. We are on a path we have never walked before, and through prayer and sacrifice, we will see the harvest. The harvest has begun.”
In the final moments of EveryONE Asia, Drs. Wilson and Njotorahardjo united to issue a charge to the audience. A profound sense of unity and spiritual renewal filled the arena.
The EVERYONE ASIA conference was more than just an event; it was a catalyst for change and a beacon of hope. It served as a platform for believers to unite, learn, and commit to taking the Gospel to every corner of the world. The conference concluded with a powerful call to action, challenging every believer to make the fulfillment of the Great Commission their main goal.
About Empowered 21. Empowered 21 (E21) is the world’s largest Spirit-empowered relational network. E21 is comprised of a global council, international and regional leadership teams, and various work groups. E21 organizes regional and global events to inspire the Spirit-empowered community. E21 mobilizes efforts to recognize and implement effective models to answer the cry for spiritual fathers and mothers, connecting generations for intergenerational blessing and impartation and focusing on crucial issues facing the movement.
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