{
  "id": 16806532,
  "title": "Who's who in 50th CGI Conference",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/whos-who-in-50th-cgi-conference",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261028/whos-who-in-50th-cgi-conference"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Church leaders and Christians from 50 different nations have convened in Seoul for the 50th Church Growth International (CGI) Conference, set to commence tomorrow. The event aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and chart a course for revival that can be passed down to future generations. Among the prominent speakers is Hendrik Vorster, the founder and president of Cornerstone Ministries International based in Australia. Vorster's work encompasses church planting and discipleship programs in over 78 countries, having trained more than 130,000 church planters since establishing the Church Planting Institute in 2012. In addition to his leadership role, Vorster serves as the bishop of the Charismatic Churches of India Diocese, actively working towards strengthening churches and cultivating leaders globally through systematic discipleship. Another keynote speaker is Satish Kumar, a pastor, author, international speaker, and humanitarian currently leading Calvary Temple in Hyderabad, India. With a membership exceeding 400,000, Calvary Temple is one of the largest churches in Asia. Kumar is celebrated for his biblical teachings and humanitarian efforts, having spearheaded various initiatives aimed at fostering spiritual growth and service.",
  "summary": "Church leaders and Christians from 50 countries are gathering in Seoul to take part in the 50th Church Growth International (CGI) Conference that will open Wednesday. They will share experiences and seek a path to revival that will be handed over to the next generation. Among the notable speakers will be Hendrik Vorster, founder and president of Cornerstone Ministries International in Australia,…",
  "key_points": [
    "50 CGI Conference convenes church leaders from 50 nations in Seoul",
    "Hendrik Vorster, Cornerstone Ministries founder, leads church planting programs in 78 countries"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}