Monday, 17 August 2026
The 7000
Indonesia
Through Christian learning programs and parenting training in Indonesia, God is transforming family dynamics by teaching parents the value of truly listening to their children and giving young hearts the courage to forgive and bring prayer into their homes.
From a Fearful Child to a Catalyst for Change: Siskia Restores Her Family Through Prayer
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Siskia grew up as a fearful, quiet, and easily distressed child in Batam, Indonesia, deeply affected by the frequent arguments between her parents. Her mother, Roma Ria Sinaga, noticed her daughter's growing trauma and withdrawal, which even led Siskia to stop calling her father "Bapak." Siskia's life began to change after she joined the Sanggar Belajar learning center at GGP Rumah Doa Batam, where she learned the Bible and how to pray. She brought these new habits home, reminding her mother to pray and gently urging her parents not to be angry. Through the Superbook curriculum, Siskia learned about Jesus' crucifixion and chose to forgive her father for his past anger. Today, the family prays together regularly, and Siskia's reading skills have greatly improved through reading the Bible. Read the complete story of how God used a young girl to bring peace to her household.
Being Close to Your Child is Not Automatic: Ibu Ruth Realises Through The Parenting Project
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Ibu Ruth, a thirty-two-year-old mother of a four-year-old boy, believed her family life was going well and that she was doing a good job as a parent. However, after attending The Parenting Project with her husband at GIA Pandean Lamper, she realised that a close relationship with her child does not happen automatically. She used to dismiss her young son's constant questions as trivial, but she learned that these moments are vital opportunities to make him feel heard and valued. She also recognised that her communication had been entirely one-way, consisting of instructions and corrections without any real dialogue. Through this program, God showed her the importance of listening and responding to her son with genuine presence. You can read more about how this training transformed her approach to motherhood in the full article.
Singapore
After experiencing God's healing from deep anxiety as a teenager, Joshua chose to bypass a prestigious university path to enter theological studies immediately. Through remarkable signs, including his parents' unexpected support and prophetic confirmation from his peers, God opened every door for him to step into full-time ministry at a young age.
While my peers applied to top universities, I chose seminary
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As a teenager in Singapore, Joshua struggled deeply with anxiety, but he began to experience God's tangible presence and healing through prayer, Scripture, and Christian community. When he was sixteen, an internship at Paya Lebar Methodist Church sparked a conviction that he would one day enter full-time vocational ministry. Although he excelled academically and secured admission to the National University of Singapore, he felt a persistent prompting to pursue theological studies immediately instead. After praying for clear confirmation and open doors, Joshua received remarkable signs, including his parents' newfound support, a timely word from his cell leader, and a prophetic dream from a youth on a mission trip. Despite initial hesitation from church leaders due to his young age, every door opened, and he was accepted into Bible school. Today, he views his path not as a sacrifice, but as a joyful offering of obedience to an infinitely big God. Read the full account of his journey of faith.
Across the region
Across Southeast Asia, God is actively shaping the next generation by bringing healing, courage, and clear direction to young people and their families. In Indonesia, Christian learning programs and parenting training are transforming homes, equipping parents to truly listen to their children and inspiring young hearts to practice forgiveness and initiate family prayer. Meanwhile, in Singapore, a young man named Joshua experienced profound healing from teenage anxiety, leading him to bypass a prestigious university path to pursue theological studies. God confirmed this calling by softening his parents' hearts and providing prophetic encouragement through his peers, opening every door for him to enter full-time ministry. Whether through the quiet restoration of family relationships or the bold steps of young leaders answering a sacred calling, these movements remind believers that they are not alone in witnessing God's quiet, transformative work. In every corner of the region, the Holy Spirit is raising up faithful hearts to carry His light into the future.