Hope International Ministries

Hope International Ministries

As we pursue the call to saturate our cities and nations, we recognise that true and lasting impact begins within the leader. Let’s journey together in uncovering the internal barriers to growth and rediscovering the courage to change, so we may be strengthened from within—holding the tension between leading productively and being in His presence, where our calling and leadership are formed.

Global Prayer

6-10 July 2026
7:30pm (GMT+8) @ HIM FB Live

Dear HIM Family,

I am thankful to the Lord for each of you! We have all come from many different countries and cultures. Yet we are one in the Lord and in HIM Family because of God’s love and grace that bind us all together. It is God’s mission that unites our heart to serve the Lord wholehearted together as a team. Let us be strengthened in God as we seek Him through fasting and praying this July 2026. Our hearts desire is for God to transform us from within, enabling us to saturate the community, our locality, nation and beyond with the Gospel! I encourage you to consider fasting a meal a day whilst intentionally setting the time aside to pray during this fast and pray season.

Do join us in Facebook prayer from 6th July till 10th July 2026 at 7.30 pm (GMT+8), 9.30pm (GMT+10). We will have different leaders guiding and leading us in prayer during each session. Blessings!

Praying for and with you,
Ps Lai Ling

Ps Denis & Ps Hai Eng
(Hope Kuching),
Ps Jason Chia
(Hope Brisbane)
Matthew 16:18
Isaiah 28:16
Remember who God is – the Cornerstone of our life, our church and HIM global family as we consistently build upon the unshakable foundation of Christ. God is eternal, His Word and purposes last forever.
Psalm 29:2
Psalm 89:6
Beholding God’s beauty, glory and holiness – responding in awe to and growing in devotion and adoration towards Him. Hungering to relate closer with God. Greater pursuit of intimacy with the Lord.
Ps Steven & Imee
(Hope Haugesund),
Ps Larry & Jane
(Hope Cavite),
Ps Daniel & Mina
(Hope Kuching)
1 John 4:19
Matthew 22:37
Jeremiah 29:13
Each of us personally experiencing fresh passion and renewed love for Jesus. HIM people being deepened and strengthened in faith towards God for the seasons ahead. Each of us be personally convicted (and if need be realigned) to God in pursuing His mission.
Isaiah 40:29-31
Psalm 103:5
Romans 15:13
Leaders further reignited with increased zeal and affection for the Lord Himself. Leaders renewed with fresh strength and renewed hope from the Lord as they faithfully lead and shepherd God’s flock. Leaders be spiritually navigated with wisdom and understanding in God to lead people towards God’s agenda.
Matthew 28:18-20
2 Peter 3:9
HIM churches encountering a fresh pursuit of Jesus, marked by enthusiasm and wholehearted devotion. HIM churches are pressing forward with the Gospel through a renewed move and empowering work of the Holy Spirit. Each HIM church to be effective in rallying and mobilising members towards fulfilling the Great Commission.
Ps Joshua Chee & Ps Lillian Chee
(Hope Brisbane)
Ps Eldos & Esther
(Hope Hatfield)
Colossians 2:6-7
Ephesians 3:16, 20
Philippians 4:13
2 Corinthians 12:9
Pray for God to increase the internal capacity of each person and HIM Family as a whole. Strengthened individually and together in our inner being through the Word and the Spirit. Each life group and church to rely on God for His wisdom, grace and empowerment to increase capacity to reach the lost, make disciples, pioneer and plant new life groups and churches.
Nehemiah 4:13-23
Exodus 18:19-25
Pray for HIM church leadership would be blessed with godly insight and spiritual discernment to refine and strengthen church processes and infrastructure, resulting in greater capacity and effectiveness.
Ps Kwong Lie & Ps Swee Min
(Hope Johor Bahru)
Ps Joshua Wong & Grace
(Hope Bengaluru)
Psalm 139:23-24
Romans 8:27
Hebrews 4:13
Humbly searching our hearts – and the life of our small groups and church before God, asking Him to reveal any areas that need renewal. These may include signs of serving God mechanically, loss of joy, spiritual sluggishness, plateaued growth, lethargy or the formation of unhealthy habits etc) respond with a sincere desire to follow after Him faithfully.
Psalm 51:17
Romans 12:2, John 15:1-4
Surrender those areas to God, inviting His transforming work in our lives. Keep abiding in Christ, resist the temptation to detour or shorten the refining process of pruning by God. Pray for HIM churches to become enriching, faith-filled communities rooted deeply in God.
Ezekiel 37:5
Colossians 2:6-7
Acts 2:42-47
Embrace God’s growth mindset, opening our lives to spiritual newness in God be it internally, personally and within our ministries and God’s renewed vision. May every life group be alive with godly love, godly enthusiasm and vibrant faith, actively reaching new people and faithfully making disciples.
Ps Zechariah Hiew & Phoebe
(Hope Penang)
Dr Nurot & Prof Dr Wan
(Acts of Christ Bangkok)
Ps Simon Eng & Ps Lai Eng
(Hope Kuala Lumpur)
Romans 8:28
Isaiah 43:18-19
Isaiah 41:13
Mark 2:22
New season to embrace the work of God willingly and confidently with courage and faith. Adapt to God’s fresh move with godly assurance whilst remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Prepare to be innovative in the Lord. (Undo legalism and rigidity, step out and flow with God’s move).
Philippians 3:13-14
Proverbs 18:15
2 Peter 3:18
Courage to adapt further in God. Be personally renewed, retooled and refreshed in God for His greater purposes eg reaching new people groups, breaking past our personal and spiritual limitations, branching into new locations and breaking new frontiers for the Gospel sake.
2 Timothy 1:7
Deuteronomy 31:6
Joshua 1:9
Philippians 1:6
Courage to step out of comfort zone and walk forward in faith. Being re-envisioned in God as we trust Him in seasons of transition, stretching, expansion, believing Him to utilise us as His vessels for His glory. In these new God-given ventures, move with faith, expect to see God at work through signs and wonders, healings and miracles as we follow His lead wholeheartedly.

Global Prayer guide

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Coming Soon

Pastor & Coordinator Gathering

The Pastor & Coordinator Gathering consist of 2 identical sessions on 11 July. Select one that is more suited to your schedule.

Open to:
Pastors, Coordinators and Church Core Team members only.

Registration:
The registration link will be sent to all pastors and coordinators on 10 June 2026.
If you are a pastor or coordinator and did not receive the email, please write to byhim.office@gmail.com.
Register latest by 10 July 2026.

Global Sermon

Ps Wilson will share a message that God has laid his heart called “The Holy Spirit Transforming Lives Everywhere” from Acts 1:4-8.

Tune in to the Global Sermon from 12 July onwards until the end of Q3 in your local church services.

If you are Church Administrator/Pastor, please note that the sermon video and transcript will be sent out to your church on 10 June. If you don’t receive it, please write to Huo Yu at byhim.office@gmail.com.

Timezones

The times above are quoted in GMT+8 time zone. Click here to find out session timing in your locality.
The waiting room will open 15 minutes before the start of each session. Please login early.

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Ps Brendan Kirby

Brendan and Helen Kirby are the founding pastors of Hope Church in Adelaide. Brendan became a Christian in 1984, and joined Hope Melbourne in 1991. In the 80’s Brendan trained in physics at The University Of Melbourne, and graduated with a PhD in 1989. Since then he has worked as a post doctoral fellow and research scientist for about 23 years in various government research organizations. He married Helen in 1994, and in early 1998 they moved to Adelaide plant the Hope Church together while they both were working. He resigned his job as a research scientist for the Australian Defence in 2012 to work full time as a pastor.  Brendan is passionate about building and planting churches, and oversees churches in Perth, West Africa, Central Africa and India.

Ps Lance Wolter

Ps Lance & Belle were married in 2006 while pioneering Hope Church Gold Coast. As time went on they began to also become more and more involved helping with other churches in Australia and missional work (especially in Africa). In late 2018, they both took a leap of faith and relocated to Southern Africa to help churches in that region to become more fruitful in discipleship and the multiplication of churches. They are currently serving over 180 churches in Southern and Eastern Africa as well as churches in Gold Coast, New South Wales and ACT (Australia). Lance and Belle are passionate about pioneering community empowerment and social justice projects for the poorest of the poor. The family is also blessed with two beautiful children, Michael and Hadessah.

Ps Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont

Pastor Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont came to know Jesus Christ in 1988 at Hope of Bangkok church when he was a high school student. After he graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Architecture from KMITL Bangkok, he was trained and sent out to be the pastor of Hope of Hatyai church in 1996. He then moved to be a regional pastor at Hope Nakornrachasima and oversaw the North East region of Thailand. In 2000, he moved to Hope Bangkok church to join the pastoral team and oversaw the North region of Bangkok. In 2002, he moved back to Hatyai again and oversaw the Southern and North East of Thailand. He is currently the Vice President of HIM Thailand. Pastor Chaiyapruck is married to Pastor Patcharee. They have 2 daughters.

Ps Chuchat Chaisombat

Pastor Chuchat Chaisombat grew up in Payao, Northern Thailand.  After graduating in Economics, he started to serve God as a full-time pastoral staff.  He now lives with his wife Siriphorn in Chiangmai. He graduated in Master of Ministry from Bangkok Bible Seminary (BBS). He is currently the President of HIM Thailand, and leads the HIM churches in Thailand. Chuchat enjoys pioneering churches and discipleship.  He has a deep desire to inspire and help Christ-followers to be passionate for God and to serve Him until their last breath.

Ps James Loke

James Loke graduated in economics and worked in the central bank in Singapore. He then received a sovereign call to serve God in the mission field whence he travelled widely to preach and teach the Word of God. He is based in Singapore, where he serves God with his wife Christine. He oversees HIM churches in Thailand and the Philippines.  James believes that God wants His people to know Him well and to have a close relationship with Him and with fellow believers.  James desires Christ-followers to be passionate for God, mature in Christ and live pragmatic lives honouring Him.

Ps Prakich Treetasayuth

Pastor Prakich Treetasayuth received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science, majoring in Biochemistry, from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He was awarded a Master’s Degree of Philosophy in Theology from the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. After receiving Christ in Hope of Bangkok Church in 1988, he was committed to the church and its ministry in many areas including biblical studies. In 1995, he became a regional pastor and the Head of Publication, in charge of the church’s teaching materials. He was appointed as the Pastor over Student Ministry in 1999 until he relocated to Europe in 2004 in his new role as the Regional Pastor over Hope Europe. God called him back to Thailand in 2021 for an additional role as the General Secretary for Thailand Bible Society. Pastor Prakich is gifted in leadership, word of encouragement and as a shepherd and a teacher.

Ps Kwong Lie Ong

Pastor Ong Kwong Lie pioneered Hope Johor Bahru (in Malaysia) in the year 1993. With a humble beginning of 1 person, today the church consists of more than 200 members and is still growing. Besides pastoring Hope Johor Bahru, he also oversees daughter churches in the state of Johor and Malacca. God has also entrusted him to oversee churches in Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia and India. Pastor Kwong Lie graduated from Harvest Bible College in Melbourne with Diploma in Christian Ministry in 1991. He is married to Pastor Swee Min and they have 2 sons. Pastor Swee Min supports him in his pastoral role locally and internationally.

Ps Denis Lu

Pastor Denis Lu was one of the pioneering members of Hope Kuching with Pastor Simon, in 1992. He is currently the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuching. He oversees HIM churches in Malaysia. Denis graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1991 from University Newcastle, Australia in 1991. He returned to Kuching, lectured at Stamford College and later became the College’s principal in 1995. He moved on to be an education counselor for Taylor’s College before entering full-time ministry in September 2001. Denis is married to Pastor Chong Hai Eng, who is also the Senior Manager in the HIM Elders’ Office. They have a son.

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Ps Simon Eng

Pastor Simon Eng is a Civil Engineer by training. He has been ministering for over 30 years. His experiences include pioneering Hope Kuching, mentoring leaders and pastors, and ministering in cross-cultural Regional Conferences. Pastor Simon is married to Pastor Lai Eng and they have 3 wonderful children, who are active in their faith as well. Pastor Simon is currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuala Lumpur and an Elder in Hope International Ministries. He loves to build God’s people and travels extensively to minister and care for God’s churches.

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Ps Wilson Lim

Wilson and Lai Ling are founding pastors of Hope Church, a thriving multi-site church with its headquarters in Brisbane. Wilson is currently serving as President of HIM and oversees Hope churches in Oceania and North America.  Wilson is known for his lively, engaging expositional preaching, theological and leadership insights as well as apostolic father’s heart.  His passion is teaching, equipping leaders and building the church.  Wilson holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Monash University) and a MTh (The University of Manchester). He was a research scientist with CSIRO. He also formerly served as a Bible College director and is currently the chairman of Australian Care & Trauma Services.  Lai Ling complements him in ministry with her passion in the areas of prophetic, intercession, pastoral care and counselling.  Together, they minister widely around the world today and founded a ministry equipping website wilsonlailing.com.  They have three adult children and 1 daughter-in-law.

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