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Near Borobudur Temple · Magelang, Central Java

They Call Us

Chicken
Church

We are a House of Prayer
For All Nations

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Who We Are
"My House will be called the House of Prayer. We are the House of Prayer for All Nations, on Bukit Rhema."

— Daniel Alamsjah's Vision, 1988

1988
Year of Vision
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Floor
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Bukit Rhema is known to the world as Chicken Church — but the original form is a dove-shaped building that uses a crown.

This House of Prayer was born from a vision obtained in 1988, when Daniel Alamsjah prayed all night on this hill. With faith and determination that God would complete every vision He had given, Daniel began building in 1992 — not knowing that this place would one day touch millions of lives from all corners of the world.

Open to all religions, all nations. One home, one destination: be a light to others.

Social Mission

More Than a
Destination

Every corner of Bukit Rhema holds real services for people and communities. This is the essence of our existence.

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Rumah Doa Bagi Segala Bangsa di Bukit Rhema
House of Prayer for All Nations
Quiet private prayer rooms, open to all religions and ethnicities, on every floor of the building.
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Pelayanan Panti Rehabilitasi Betesda
Bethesda Rehabilitation Home
Recovery services for mental disorders, drugs, juvenile delinquency, online gambling and the occult. More details at pantirehab.com
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Pemberdayaan masyarakat sekitar Bukit Rhema
Community empowerment
Latela Dusun Gombong Working Group — empowering village women through cassava business and local food products.
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Bukit Rhema Mengajar untuk anak-anak desa sekitar
Bukit Rhema Mengajar
Free English education for children from surrounding villages.
05
Ruang Toleransi Beragama di Bukit Rhema
Space for Religious Tolerance
A place to meet across religions in peace. One house of prayer, all nations, all beliefs are respected.
Bukit Rhema Ecosystem

Growing to Be
Salt & Light

“Growing to Be Salt and Light for Others” — an ecosystem rooted in a mission to bless not only ourselves, but the wider community.
Spiritual
House of Prayer
Transnational prayer center. The heart of the entire Bukit Rhema ecosystem — the reason why it all exists.
Culinary
Kedai Bukit Rhema
Culinary offerings with beautiful views on Bukit Rhema, near Borobudur Temple.
Fashion
Daun Bukit
Collection of premium local souvenirs and fashion. "Wear Your Story."
Sport
Mini Soccer Field
Sports facilities for the community and visitors amidst the fresh air of Bukit Rhema.
Agriculture
Hydroponics
Active hydroponic farming for food security and environmental education based on agrotourism.
Social
Latela Working Group
Gombong Hamlet Latela Working Group — driving the economy of village women through local cassava products.
Rehabilitation
Bethesda Rehabilitation Home
Recovery from mental disorders, drugs, juvenile delinquency & the occult. pantirehab.com
Legal entity
Sinar Bukit Rhema Foundation
The official legal entity that manages the Bukit Rhema House of Prayer and the Bethesda Rehabilitation Home.
History

From Vision
to Reality

The journey of a young man who received a divine vision and built it by faith on this hill — without knowing the outcome would touch millions of people from all over the world.

1988
Vision Accepted
Daniel Alamsjah received the vision to build a House of Prayer for All Nations after praying all night on Bukit Rhema, Magelang.
1992
Construction Begins
Construction began in Kembanglimus, Borobudur District. The building is designed in the shape of a dove — a symbol of peace and prayer. With confidence that God will complete every vision He has given.
2016
Viral Throughout the World
Photos of Bukit Rhema went viral on global social media. The world knows "Chicken Church" and the doors are wide open to all nations.
Now
The Ecosystem Continues to Grow
From a house of prayer to a living ecosystem — culinary, fashion, sports, rehabilitation, agriculture and community empowerment around Borobudur.
FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is Bukit Rhema?
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Bukit Rhema is a House of Prayer for All Nations which is located near Borobudur Temple, Kembanglimus, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. It was built by Daniel Alamsjah starting in 1992 based on a divine vision he received in 1988 while praying all night on this hill.
Who came up with the name "Chicken Church"?
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The local community coined the name “Chicken Church” because they assumed the dove-shaped building was a church. Bukit Rhema is actually a House of Prayer open to every religion and nation.
Who built Bukit Rhema?
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Bukit Rhema was built by Daniel Alamsjah. He received a vision in 1988 and began building in 1992 with faith and determination that God would complete every vision He had given him.
What is Bukit Rhema's rating on Google?
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Bukit Rhema has a rating 4.8 stars from 24,349 reviews on Google Maps — making it one of the destinations with the most and highest reviews in the Borobudur area, Magelang.
What's on Bukit Rhema?
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Bukit Rhema has a complete ecosystem: Interfaith House of Prayer, Kedai Bukit Rhema (culinary), Daun Bukit (fashion and souvenirs), Bethesda Rehabilitation Home, Mini Soccer Field, Hydroponic Farming, and the Latela Dusun Gombong Working Group to empower women in the local community.
Where is Bukit Rhema located?
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Bukit Rhema is located in Karangrejo Gombong, Kurahan, Kembanglimus, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency, Central Java 56553. Located near Borobudur Temple, it can be reached by private vehicle or online motorbike taxi.
How do I make a reservation to Bukit Rhema?
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Reservations can be made via WhatsApp at 085725779520 or follow and DM us on Instagram @bukitrhema. We serve private visits, group visits, private sunrises, prayer rooms, and special events.
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District Borobudur, Kab. Magelang, Central Java 56553
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