Delegates

Africa

Rev. Dr Rakotonindrainy Jaona
Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar

Rev. Lavert Javison Makwinja
Churches of Christ in Malawi

Rev. Dr Musaba Chipasha
United Church of Zambia

Rev. Coenraad Albetus Williams
United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Rev. Dr George Marchinkowski
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Rev. Cangy Jean France
Presbyterian Church of Mauritius

Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar

Rev. Dr Rakotonindrainy Jaona

Rev. Dr Rakotonindrainy Jaona is the Secretary General of the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM) since 2021, reappointed for the 2025–2029 term. With 24 years of church leadership experience, he has served faithfully as Pastor, Synodal President, and Executive Secretary.

Married with children and grandchildren, he provides spiritual leadership to over 9,000 churches, around 2,000 pastors, and nearly 6 million members. He also promotes sustainable initiatives, including bottled water production, to support evangelism and education.

Churches of Christ in Malawi

Rev. Lavert Javison Makwinja

Rev. Lavert Makwinja is a church minister from the Churches of Christ in Malawi where he currently serves as general secretary.

United Church of Zambia

Rev. Dr Musaba Chipasha

With 31 years in ordained ministry, Rev. Dr Musaba Chipasha now serves as General Secretary of the United Church of Zambia, the country’s largest Protestant church with a membership of about 3 million, providing strategic, spiritual and administrative leadership, guiding transformative investment initiatives and policy reform.

United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Rev. Coenraad Albetus Williams

An ordained minister of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) for the past 39 years, Rev. Coenraad Albertus Williams serves as UCCSA’s current President.

As President, Williams represents the UCCSA while engaging with ecumenical bodies both national and foreign. He is actively involved in ecumenical activities that look into socio, economic, political, and religious issues within the contexts of Southern Africa, particularly South Africa.

Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Rev. Dr George Marchinkowski

Rev. Dr George Marchinkowski is the current General Secretary of UPCSA after coming into the office last October.

With more than 26 years of experience in ministry with UPCSA, Marchinkowski has previously served as Moderator of the General Assembly from 2010 to 2012 and convened various committees.

Marchinkowski believes that each church should be missional and be engaged in the neighbourhood into which God has placed it.

Presbyterian Church of Mauritius

Rev. Cangy Jean France

Rev. Cangy Jean France is the President of the Presbyterian Church of Mauritius. France is also the coordinator and translator of the church’s translation project.

Caribbean

Mr Jonathan Kevin Wrights
Guyana Congregational Union

Mrs Michelle Ashwood-Stewart
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Mr Ashford Devan Tamby
Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago

Guyana Congregational Union

Mr Jonathan Kevin Wrights

Jonathan Wrights is a servant of God driven by a purposeful desire to represent the Courage of David, Wisdom of Solomon, Discipline of Joseph, Strength of Samson, Patience of Job, Faith of Abraham, Resilience of Paul, and Love of Christ on this journey called life.

The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Mrs Michelle Ashwood-Stewart

Michelle Ashwood-Stewart has consistently been part of the lay-leadership in The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) at the congregational, charge, council, and synodical levels.

Having recently demitted office as Vice-Chair for Discipleship at the Council level, she continues to sit on the Synodical Youth Commission and currently represents the denomination at the CWM.

Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago

Mr Ashford Devan Tamby

Ashford Devan Tamby is the youngest general secretary in the history of the Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago (PCTT). A trailblazer in education, Mr. Tamby has made significant contributions to the education systems in Trinidad and Tobago.

He is a passionate advocate for inclusive education, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, a certified trainer, and a strong voice in social justice issues.

East Asia

Rev. Ngor Sui Cheng
Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia

Rev. Lai Chi Sang
The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

Rev. Peter Chan Teng Hong
Presbyterian Church in Singapore

Rev. Chen Hsin-Liang
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

Rev. Sungwon Jo
The Presbyterian Church of Korea

Rev. Pek Muan Cuang
Presbyterian Church of Myanmar

Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia

Rev. Ngor Sui Cheng

Rev. Ngor Sui Cheng represents Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia (GPM) and is a pastor in Logos Presbyterian Church and a moderator in the Western Presbytery.

The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

Rev. Lai Chi Sang

Rev. Lai Chi Sang currently serves as the convenor of the mission committee of the Hong Kong Council of Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC). Having been engaged with parish ministry since 1990, Lai has served with four different parishes in Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Presbyterian Church in Singapore

Rev. Peter Chan Teng Hong

Rev. Peter Chan is currently the general secretary of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS). He had served for more than 31 years in pastoral ministry. He is also a registered member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and Association for Christian Counsellors in Singapore (ACCS).

Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

Rev. Chen Hsin-Liang

The Presbyterian Church of Korea

Rev. Sungwon Jo

Rev. Sungwon Jo is the current ecumenical officer of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) since February 2026. Prior to this appointment, Jo previously served since 2020 in various roles such as the programme coordinator for NCC Korea’s International Relations Committee, staff to PCK Diakonia Department, and as an assistant secretary to the PCK general secretary’s office.

Presbyterian Church of Myanmar

Rev. Pek Muan Cuang

Rev. Pek Muan Cuang is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM) and has been serving in Christian ministry since 1994. Pek now serves his second term as the general secretary of PCM.

Europe

Rev. Vincent Charles Carrington
Congregational Federation

Rev. Nan Wyn Powell-Davies (joining online)
Presbyterian Church of Wales

Rev. Owain Idwal Davies
Union of Welsh Independents

Rev. Dr John Paul Bradbury
United Reformed Church

Congregational Federation

Rev. Vincent Charles Carrington

Rev. Vincent Charles Carrington has been a minister in the Congregational Federation (CF) since 1994. After his retirement in 2020, he is now serving as CF’s chair of council.

Meanwhile, Carrington has also joined the Mental Health First Aid team that works alongside the chaplaincy team counselling workers with the stresses associated with the work and pressures of living far from home.

Presbyterian Church of Wales

Rev. Nan Wyn Powell-Davies (joining online)

Rev. Nan Wyn Powell-Davies is the General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) since July 2022.

Powell-Davies has also partnered closely with the Council for World Mission (CWM) since 1992 where she spent four months on a CWM “Experience Enlargement” period with the Mizoram Synod in 1993, as well as serving in the roles of a council member and AMM Chair in 2021 and 2022. In addition, she facilitates connections between the Presbyterian Church of India and PCW.

Possessing a passion for fostering an ecumenical spirit and for equipping the local church, Powell-Davies particularly enjoys working with youths and young adults in mobilising them to effect positive change locally and globally.

Protestant Church in the Netherlands

Union of Welsh Independents

Rev. Owain Idwal Davies

Living in Llanrwst, North Wales, Rev. Owain Idwal Davies serves as minister to thirteen chapels across a rural region.

With a heart for evangelism, Davies is steadfast in his commitment to taking the church beyond its walls and into the community—expressing the love of Jesus through a wide range of activities, outreach, and relationship-building.

United Reformed Church

Rev. Dr John Paul Bradbury

Ordained in 2004, Rev. Dr John Paul Bradbury has served as general secretary of the United Reformed Church since 2020.

Bradbury has work on various publications, and possesses a strong track record of ecumenical engagement, including serving for a term as the executive president of The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe, on whose behalf he co-convenes the Roman Catholic-Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe doctrinal dialogue.

Pacific

Elder Faaeteete Saifoloi
Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa

Rev. Dr Taipisia Leilua
Congregational Christian Church in Samoa

Rev. Moega Lasei
Congregational Union of New Zealand

Rev. Oliula Kalahati
Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu

Mrs Maleta Kutimeni
Kiribati Uniting Church

Mr Tainanuarii Jacob, Johnny, Nehemia, Tautu
Etaretia Porotetani Maohi

Ms Peta Eredaban Gadabu
Nauru Congregational Church

Rev. Erin Lynda Pendreigh
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Rev. Garo Kilagi
United Church in Papua New Guinea

Mr Eddison Kotomae
United Church in Solomon Islands

Mr Kenneth Tealava Ben
Cook Islands Christian Church

Mr Melten Ataur
Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu

Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa

Elder Faaeteete Saifoloi

Elder Faaeteete Saifoloi is the vice chairman for the General Assembly of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS) 2023-24. A minister for the CCCAS Amaluia parish for the past 25 years, Saifoloi is also the Rev. Elder for the Church District that consists of eight parishes of Fofō and Alataua in the west region of American Samoa.

Congregational Christian Church in Samoa

Rev. Dr Taipisia Leilua

Rev. Dr Taipisia Leilua is the current General Secretary of the Congregational Christian Church in Samoa.

Leilua holds a Doctorate in Theology and has over 30 years of experience as an educator. Before assuming the office of General Secretary, CCCS, in May 2023, he was a lecturer in Theology at the Malua Theological College where he worked from 1989 to 2023.

Congregational Union of New Zealand

Rev. Moega Lasei

A respected church leader in his community, Rev. Moega Lasei has served as Chairperson of Congregational Union of New Zealand (CUNZ) and ended his stint last year.

Lasei holds a Bachelor of Ministry from the Bible College of New Zealand where he completed his pastoral and theological training.

Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu

Rev. Oliula Kalahati

Rev. Oliula Kalahati currently serves as a programme officer for the Church and Organisation team with the Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu (EKT). In this role, she oversees key church ministries, including Women, Youth, Sunday School, Choir, and Christian Endeavour, supporting their growth and coordination within the life of the church.

Kalahati is committed to strengthening faith communities through her leadership and service. She also has a personal interest in reading, which enriches her knowledge and supports her ministry.

Kiribati Uniting Church

Mrs Maleta Kutimeni

Maleta Kutimeni is the current secretary for mission for the Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC), a position that she has been serving in for almost 14 years.

Kutimeni holds a Bachelor of Art, majoring in Sociology and Psychology and enjoys working with women, youths, and the children in Sunday School.

Etaretia Porotetani Maohi

Mr Tainanuarii Jacob, Johnny, Nehemia, Tautu

Tainanuarii Jacob, Johnny, Nehemia, Tautu is the general secretary of the Etaretia Porotetani Maohi (EPM) Youth Organisation since September 2023. Tautu is also a member of the Executive Committee and General Assembly of the EPM.

Nauru Congregational Church

Ms Peta Eredaban Gadabu

Peta Eredaban Gadabu currently serves as the general secretary of the Nauru Congregational Church (NCC). She is also the deaconess of the Aiwo District Church and a board member of the Pasifika Communities University.

Gadabu counts the strengthening and empowering of youth and the advocacy for inclusion of people living with disabilities as areas of her focus.

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Rev. Erin Lynda Pendreigh

Rev. Erin Lynda Pendreigh is the assembly executive secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ). Pendreigh was also a former participant of the CWM “A New Face” programme.

United Church in Papua New Guinea

Rev. Garo Kilagi

Rev. Garo Kilagi is an ordained minister of the United Church in Papua New Guinea (UCPNG). With a rich background in ministry, Kilagi has also served internationally through the World Church in Britain Partnership with the Methodist Church in England and brings a global perspective to his pastoral and administrative work.

He holds a Master’s degree in Mission and Evangelism from Manchester University, equipping him with a strong theological foundation and passion for ministry.

United Church in Solomon Islands

Mr Eddison Kotomae

Eddison Kotomae is the general secretary of the United Church in Solomon Islands (UCSI) based at the Munda Mission station. Kotomae is now serving his second term.

A former public servant of the Solomon Islands government, Kotomae is experienced in working with provincial governments, churches, and non-government institutions including the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands campus, the Islands Bible Ministry, Western Football Association and Bible translation works.

Cook Islands Christian Church

Mr Kenneth Tealava Ben

Kenneth Tealava Ben is the general secretary of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC). He plays a key role in representing the church in global partnerships and has been active in addressing community concerns regarding church affiliations and strengthening local, church-related initiatives.

Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu

Mr Melten Ataur

Melten Ataur is the financial secretariat of the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu (PCV).

Ataur holds a degree in Business Administration.

South Asia

Rev. Dr John Probhudan Hira
Church of Bangladesh

Rev. Dr D. J. Ajith Kumar
Church of North India

Mr Fernandas Rathina Raja
Church of South India

Rev. Soitinkai Vaiphei
Presbyterian Church of India

Church of Bangladesh

Rev. Dr John Probhudan Hira

Rev. Dr Probhudan Hira is the current Principal of St. Andrew’s Theological College and the Synod Secretary of the Church of Bangladesh (COB).

As Synod Secretary of COB, he serves in advisory and executive roles in various COB committees.

Church of North India

Rev. Dr D. J. Ajith Kumar

Rev. Dr D. J. Ajith Kumar is the General Secretary of the Church of North India (CNI) Synod.

He has also served as Director-Programmes on the CNI Synod.

Church of South India

Mr Fernandas Rathina Raja

Fernandas Rathina Raja is currently the general secretary of the Church of South India. He is also a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches, and a council member of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity in Germany. Additionally, Raja is the chairperson of the Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation (TAMCO), appointed by the Tamil Nadu Government.

Presbyterian Church of India

Rev. Soitinkai Vaiphei

Rev. Soitinkai Vaiphei is an ordained pastor of the Manipur Presbyterian Church Synod since 1997. Vaiphei is one of the administrative secretaries of the Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) since June 2022. From June this year, he is expected to be promoted to a senior administrative secretary.