Steve Chong

Steve Chong
Born (1978-11-30) November 30, 1978 (age 45)
Sydney, Australia
EducationThe University of Sydney (Bachelor of Commerce)
Occupations
  • Pastor
  • Evangelist
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SpouseNaomi Chong
Children4[1]
Websitericemovement.org

Steve Chong (born November 30, 1978) is the founder and director of the RICE (Renewal and Inter-Church Evangelism) Movement, originating from Sydney, Australia. He rose to national prominence after appearing on the SBS reality TV series "Christians Like Us."[2] ABC characterised him as a Christian leader who "sees an Asian future for the church Down Under."[3] As well as leading the RICE Movement, he is an itinerant evangelist,[1] having preached in multiple cities such as Christchurch, Vancouver, San Francisco, Perth,[4] as well as home town of Sydney.[5][6] He has been trained and mentored by American ministers Mark Driscoll[7] and Tim Keller.[8]

  1. ^ a b c "Evangesism: Sydney's RICE Movement Prepares to Reach Out to Melbourne's Asian Youth". www.sightmagazine.com.au.
  2. ^ "What participants learned in the 'Christians Like Us' house". Topics. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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  4. ^ Sandeman, John (June 17, 2019). "Global harvest for RICE movement as it hits streets". www.eternitynews.com.au. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Steve Chong".
  6. ^ McEachen, Ben (March 19, 2020). "Join an online pop-up Youth Group this Friday". www.eternitynews.com.au.
  7. ^ "A balanced view of Acts29 & Driscoll?". Sydney Anglicans. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  8. ^ "Tim Keller on the value of Christian mentoring". www.eternitynews.com.au. March 26, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2020.