On 2 November 2025, churches in the Hong Kong District gathered to commemorate 50 years of making Christlike disciples and building God’s church in the country. This historical event was a two-part celebration led by District Superintendent Hilton Fan and other district leaders.
The first part was a Spirit-filled worship service held at the Parkview Building, where Sam Chung, the first local ordained Nazarene elder, preached. Sam’s inspiring message of hope reflected on the church’s past decades and the future of God’s mission in Hong Kong.
A lunch fellowship followed Chung’s message. About 110 people attended, including guests.
The anniversary celebration honored former missionaries and local leaders who have pioneered and contributed to the ministry in Hong Kong over the past five decades. The event featured heartfelt testimonies, inspiring video presentations, and powerful worship performances from the three Nazarene churches in Hong Kong: Hong Kong First Church, Ma On Shan Church, and International Church of the Nazarene.
The event was attended by pastors, both retired and active, missionaries, and former district leaders. Present at the celebration were Taiwan District Superintendent Joshua Huang and his wife, Corrie Chen. Their participation symbolized the friendship and partnership between the two districts.
East Asia Field Strategy Coordinator Jeremy Budd and his spouse, Nicole Budd, also attended the event. During his closing speech, Budd congratulated the Hong Kong District representatives for their faithful service to the kingdom of God.
He went on to say, “God has been faithful over these past 50 years, and we look forward with hope to the next 50.”