Delegates

Africa

Rev. Andriamampianina Zaka Hary Masy
Church of Jesus Christ (Madagascar)

Rev. Lonjezo Sam Makuwira
Churches of Christ in Malawi

Bishop Sydney Sichilima
United Church of Zambia

Rev. Mzwandile “Zwai” Mtyhobile
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Rev. Rupert Isaac Hambira
United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Church of Jesus Christ (Madagascar)

Rev. Andriamampianina Zaka Hary Masy

My name is ANDRIAMAMPIANINA ZAKA HARY MASY

I am a member of the central office of the fjkm, I currently hold the position of Vice President.

I am president of the fjkm university, and at the same time teacher at the university. I teach systematic theology, ethics and pastoral deontology, and management.

I lead the fjkm tanjombato parish, a church of 7000 people, in a free zone.

In the field of communication, I am a member of the board of directors of the bi-monthly newspaper fjkm, share Sunday broadcasts in a private television and in the radio fjkm

Churches of Christ in Malawi

Rev. Lonjezo Sam Makuwira

Lonjezo Sam Makuwira is Ordained Pastor working with Churches of Christ in Malawi, where he serves as the Vice General Secretary of the Church. He holds Bachelor’s Degree of Divinity from Zomba Theological University. Lonjezo also holds other certificate in Conflict Management and Pastoral Care and Counselling. He is author of several papers in CCM like the history of CCM. Currently Lonjezo is Ministering in one of the remote areas in Phalombe, Malawi.

United Church of Zambia

Bishop Sydney Sichilima

Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

Rev. Mzwandile “Zwai” Mtyhobile

United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Rev. Rupert Isaac Hambira

I am Rupert Isaac Hambira (BA-UB, BTH-Rhodes, MA- Northwest), I am an ordained minister of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa. I have over the years since my ordination served as a local church Minister, Chairman of the Regional Council, Synod Secretary, Director of Synod Ministerial Training, chairman of the Denominational Theological Commission and I currently serve as the President of the Denomination spreading over seven countries OF Southern Africa. I am a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches. I was also a CWM missionary with the Congregational Federation (UK) from 1995 to 1997.

Caribbean

Rev. Leander Warren
Guyana Congregational Union

United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Rev. Norbert D Stephens

Guyana Congregational Union

Rev. Leander Warren

Born on September 09, 1954 of humble, modest parentage – the second of six children of loving, caring and supporting family.

Recipient of kindergarten, primary, secondary and tertiary education; Quiet, studious, ambitious, progressive. Loving, caring, humble, kind, responsible

A Christian believer whose relationship with Christ was solidified because of the loss of first two children. Made decision to switch from the teaching profession to become a Pastor because of this painful experience. Has been a Pastor since 1988 serving in two local and one overseas stations.

Enjoys life with loving wife and family.

Loves reading, sports and serving God and humankind.

East Asia

Rev. Ray Ka-Fai Wong
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

Dr. LIM Beng-Chu (Natalie Lin)
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

Elder Kang Choon Pin
Presbyterian Church in Singapore

Rev. Chua Hua Peng
Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia

Rev. Dr Sangdo Choi
Presbyterian Church of Korea

Rev. Hrin Lawm Thang
Presbyterian Church of Myanmar

Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

Rev. Ray Ka-Fai Wong

I am Rev. Ray Ka-Fai WONG (王家輝). This is my pleasure and honor to extend the warmest greetings to you on behalf of the HKCCCC. May the Grace and Peace of God be with you!

I am currently the General Secretary of HKCCCC and the Honorary Director of Pastoral Programme of the Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Apart from engaging myself in leading HKCCCC and theological education, I have been involved actively in the ecumenical movement of Hong Kong Churches. I am now the Chairman of the Hong Kong Christian Council and Member of the Central Committee of WCC. I am also serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Christian Times and the Board of Governors of the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation (which has a strong historical ties with CWM)!

You can find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meinfai
Welcome to follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meinfai/

Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

Dr. LIM Beng-Chu (Natalie Lin)

Presbyterian Church in Singapore

Elder Kang Choon Pin

My name is Choon Pin and I am married with 2 children. I am a member of the Synod Executive Committee and Human Resource Committee of The Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS). I am also the Audit Committee Chairman of PCS and Trinity Theological College in Singapore.

Prior to my retirement in June 2014, I was a Tax Partner with Ernst & Young in Singapore.

In addition to the above responsibilities, I also created a WhatsApp group for leaders of various Christian Fellowship groups in the marketplace to publicise events and avoid duplication.

I am an Assistant Teaching Leader in the Community Bible Study International program at Katong Presbyterian Church (KPC). I am also the Treasurer of KPC and Chairman of the Human Resource Committee

Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia

Rev. Chua Hua Peng

Presbyterian Church of Korea

Rev. Dr Sangdo Choi

I am an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) and hold a degree from the Centre for World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh, which was fully supported by CWM. As an academic, my training has given me a unique perspective on my work as an assistant pastor in a local PCK church, where I lead bible study groups for seniors. Additionally, I serve as a Lecturer of Ecclesiastical History at Honam Theological University and Seminary, where I teach seminarians. As the director of the Centre for Ecumenical Studies, I strive to create a safe space and platform for young ecumenists in Korea. My life motto is to imitate Jesus Christ, who worked to bring flourishing life to all.

Presbyterian Church of Myanmar

Rev. Hrin Lawm Thang

Europe

Jonna van den Berge
Protestant Church in the Netherlands

Rev. Dylan Rhys Parry
Union of Welsh Independents

Ms Karen Campbell
United Reformed Church

Rev. Brian Huw Jones
Presbyterian Church of Wales

Protestant Church in the Netherlands

Jonna van den Berge

Congregational Federation

Mark Tucker

I am Mark Tucker and I represent The Congregational Federation.

I joined the CF in 2007 as Company Secretary of the trustee body and also have day to day management responsibility for the Charity. I have frequent engagement with many of our Churches who contact me for advice and guidance on a variety of issues. Academically I have a degree in Law and an interest in Charity governance.

I have participated at a number of CWM meetings over the years and currently serve on the Audit Committee. I always aim to make a positive contribution to the life and work of CWM.

Union of Welsh Independents

Rev. Dylan Rhys Parry

United Reformed Church

Ms Karen Campbell

Karen Campbell is a member of the United Reformed Church (URC) in the UK.
She is the Secretary for Global & Intercultural Ministries and is based at URC Church House in London, a post she has held since April 2010. Before this, Karen served for 10 years as a Church Related Community Worker in the multicultural, multi faith context of Luton.

Presbyterian Church of Wales

Rev. Brian Huw Jones

I am married to Helena and have two children and five grandchildren. I live in Prestatyn, North Wales
After being a teacher for 11years in 1991 I was appointed Director of PCW Youth and Children’s Service and Manager of our Residential Centre. After attending our Theological College, I was ordained in 1998. My first Pastorate was Edeyrnion Pastorate with 6 Churches. In 2003 I received a calling to Bro’r Glannau Pastorate with 9 churches. I am a past Moderator of PCW and am currently Chair of Trustees and Ministries Department and Minute-taker for the General Assembly.

Pacific

Rev. Maleta Tenten
Kiribati Uniting Church

Mr Peter Eccles
Congregational Union of New Zealand

Rev. Philip King
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Rev. Armstrong Pitakaji
United Church in Solomon Islands

Rev. Nafatali Falealii
Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa

Rev. Vavatau Taufao
Congregational Christian Church Samoa

Mrs Celine Hoiore
Etaretia Porotetani Maohi

Rev. Taualo Penivao
Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu

Ms Peta Gadabu
Nauru Congregational Church

Rev. Garo Kilagi
United Church in Papua New Guinea

Kiribati Uniting Church

Rev. Maleta Tenten

Congregational Union of New Zealand

Mr Peter Eccles

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Rev. Philip King

I have been the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand’s (PCANZ) Global Mission Director since 2012 and I am currently also director of the Mission Resourcing Team which serves the PCANZ’s national mission. As Global Mission Director I have been privileged to enjoy many opportunities to travel extensively and learn from other people and cultures. Last year I served as acting Assembly Executive Secretary for several months, and I am also a trustee on CWM’s Board of Directors. I enjoy good books and movies and my woodturning hobby. I look forward to sharing with CWM’s ecumenical family at the AMM.

United Church in Solomon Islands

Rev. Armstrong Pitakaji

Greetings from United Church in Solomon Islands. My name is Armstrong Pitakaji, currently serving as the Moderator of United Church in Solomon Islands.

I am an Ordained Minister of our local Church.

My passion to join the Ministry is to wholeheartedly give my life for this work that will contribute and enhance the growth of a life flourishing faith community within my contextual reality and beyond as part of the global ecumenical family.

Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa

Rev. Nafatali Falealii

Congregational Christian Church Samoa

Rev. Vavatau Taufao

Etaretia Porotetani Maohi

Mrs Celine Hoiore

Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu

Rev. Taualo Penivao

Nauru Congregational Church

Ms Peta Gadabu

United Church in Papua New Guinea

Rev. Garo Kilagi

South Asia

Rev. Samuel Sunil Mankhin
Church of Bangladesh

Rev. Dr. K. Lalrinkima
Presbyterian Church of India

Rev. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja
Church of South India

Church of Bangladesh

Rev. Samuel Sunil Mankhin

I am Samuel Sunil Mankhin, a married man with two grown children. I hold a B.A. from Dhaka University and a Bachelor of Divinity from Bishop’s College in Kolkata. After 20 years as an ordained Priest and Dean, I became a Bishop and Deputy Moderator in the COB, where I worked for ten years.

Presently, I am the Moderator of the COB and one of the Primates among 44 Archbishops of the Anglican Communion. Additionally, I serve as Secretary in the House of the Archbishops of the Global South Anglicans and the Steering Committee of the GSFA. I also hold the position of President of the NCCB.

Church of North India

Sumit Gupta

Presbyterian Church of India

Rev. Dr. K. Lalrinkima

He was born in 1968, ordained in 1997 as pastor by Mizoram Synod of the Presbyterian Church of India. He finished Doctor of Theology from Trinity Theological College, Singapore in 2011. He worked as Principal of Missionary Training College during 2010-2017 and then as Asst. Professor in the department of Missiology at Aizawl Theological College, Mizoram, India in 2018. He was appointed as Administrative Secretary of the PCI General Assembly in June, 2018 and has been working as Senior Administrative Secretary of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of India since 2022 till date.

Church of South India

Rev. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja

After completing degree in Law, served as an empanelled Advocate for the Central Government of India, and also practiced in District Court and High Court. In 2004, I was led into the Church administration, and since then I have served the Church of South India in various capacities such as Legal Advisor, Registrar, Lay Secretary.

Currently, I hold the position of General Secretary of the Church of South India and am a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches. Additionally, I am a Council Member of Evangelical Mission in Solidarity in Germany. I bring a wealth of experience to these roles and am committed to serving the Church and promoting ecumenical relationships.