Founder, Executive Director and Senior Pastor
Since Hope Mission Centre began in 1999, Rev Samuel Gunawan has provided steadfast direction and bold vision for the organisation, and ministers to people through teaching and prayer.
Rev Samuel Gunawan has planted 25 churches in Indonesia since 1966, and has ministered to people throughout South-East Asia and Europe. He carries a strong anointing in training, equipping and releasing the power of God upon people, and has committed himself to raising leaders. He is also anointed in the apostolic and prophetic office as well as in the healing ministry and has seen the blind receive sight, the lame begin to walk, and sick receiving miraculous health. Rev Gunawan continues to lead regular overseas missions trips with the aim to empower and equip churches and leaders abroad.
Before commencing full-time ministry, Rev Samuel Gunawan worked as a Production Manager and Marketing Manager for reputable companies in Indonesia; and has owned several successful business ventures.