Council for World Mission (CWM) Moderator Rt Rev. Lydia Neshangwe preached during the opening worship service of the Global Christian Forum Fourth Global Gathering in Accra Ridge Church, Ghana, Africa…
In partnership with The Institute for the Study of Culture and Christianity (Belgrade, Serbia), the Council for World Mission (CWM) organised a symposium, entitled “Spirituality, Politics, and Polities,” for theologians,…
The South Asia Regional Pre-Assembly, the last of six regional conferences held ahead of the Council for World Mission (CWM) General Assembly in June, drew delegates from four CWM South…
Fifth in a series of six regional pre-assemblies, the Caribbean Regional Pre-Assembly fostered unity, collaboration, and dialogue within its member churches – the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) East Asia Regional Pre-Assembly convened 3-8 March in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing 30 delegates including ordained ministers, laypersons, and women and youth representatives from the…
March is a significant month for the Church of Bangladesh as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Church of Bangladesh is a united Protestant church comprising mainly the Anglican and…
The ten member churches of the Council for World Mission’s (CWM) Pacific region held their Regional Pre-Assembly from 29 February to 2 March in Nadi, Fiji, part of a series…
The Europe region held its Regional Pre-Assembly from 19-23 February in Trefeca, Wales in preparation for the CWM Assembly in June. The conference drew delegates from Congregational Federation, Presbyterian Church…
The Solomon Islands played host for the first time to a Council for World Mission (CWM) Board of Directors’ meeting held 26-27 February—the board’s last in-person meeting before the CWM…
In conjunction with a Council for World Mission (CWM) Board of Directors meeting, a CWM delegation visited four local churches that are part of the Honiara Circuit in the Solomon…
The Africa region held its Pre-Assembly from 8-12 February in Durban, South Africa—the first Council for World Mission (CWM) region to convene ahead of the full CWM Assembly in June.…
The city of Durban hosted the Council for World Mission (CWM) Assembly Planning Group on 5-7 February to hone plans for an Assembly that will be a catalyst for transformation.…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) hosted a delegation from the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) in Singapore on 2 February to discuss common strategic visions and a deeper…
A new book, “A Gospel for Workers: Cho Chi Song, Yeongdeungpo Urban Industrial Mission, and Minjung,” was unveiled at the Korea Christian Building in Seoul on 19 January. The Yeongdeungpo…
Thirty communicators from Council for World Mission (CWM) member churches in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Pacific, and South Asia have released a statement “Together in Life-flourishing Communication,” on 20…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) held a Communications Workshop in Kuala Lumpur from 17-20 January, gathering more than 30 delegates from CWM member churches around the world. Elder Lim…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) welcomed the new year with a Staff Communion Worship Service held 8 January in the CWM Singapore Office. The service was attended by both…
CWM Internship is a creative, hands on and innovative opportunity for 21-30 years old to experience between 6-12 months to explore faith alongside work in an international mission organization. As…
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Warmest greetings from the Council for Mission! Advent is a season filled with the spirit of joy and the warmth of gatherings leading up…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) has released the 2024 edition of “Sundays with CWM,” a collection of weekly devotionals. As a nod to the CWM Assembly theme of 2024, the booklet…
In a workshop on 8-11 December in London, 18 young people from Africa, Caribbean, Europe, and South Asia gathered to challenge racial supremacy, collaborate for equality, and pray for a…
The Westminster College in the United Kingdom is looking for a suitable candidate to serve as its Principal. The College is a key partner in delivering quality theological education in…
As a church leader or a young person, how can you help your church strengthen its voice on global economics? How can you help churches augment and clarify their ethical…
The November issue of INSiGHT is here. Take a deeper look through the lens of peace-building and community development with the latest issue of INSiGHT. Contributors describe programmes that shine…
From 29 November to 3 December, the Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) forum delivered difficult questions and discerning answers in Bogota, Colombia. The regional forum, delivered in Spanish and Portuguese,…
The Council for World Mission Gender and Spirituality programme, held 26-29 November in Lusaka, Zambia, drew 29 participants from all five CWM member churches in Africa. The program is designed…
More than 340 people attend a webinar, entitled “Christian Zionism and the Ecumenical Movement,” on 5 December. Hosted by the Transformative Ecumenism Movement, the webinar discussed the role of Christian Zionism…
With peacemaking more important than ever, the Face-to-Face programme by the Council for World Mission (CWM) helps young people become leaders in breaking the chains of conflict, reached a better…
Eight students from the latest class of the CWM Training in Mission (TIM) programme in Fiji and Jamaica celebrated their graduation on 23 November. The ceremony, held at the Webster…
Eight women pastors from various CWM member churches across the six regions arrived in Taiwan from 2-22 November 2023 to attend “A New Face.”. A six-week course offered in two…
In a historic decision, the Council for World Mission (CWM) Moderator, the Rt Rev. Lydia Neshangwe, was elected as the first female President to serve the All Africa Conference of…
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Council for World Mission (CWM) Assembly 2024 met on Thursday 16 November in Durban, South Africa, to discuss a number of important issues…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) held its Board Meeting in Durban, South Africa, from 13-14 November 2023. The meeting brought together Board Members and management staff to discuss and deliberate…
If you are looking for a meaningful career with a bigger sense of purpose, we invite you to be part of our global family of driven individuals to make a…
The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) and the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) organized a Ministers Joint Worship in preparation for the upcoming Council for World…
From 24 to 26 October 2023, the Council for World Mission (CWM) hosted the Interfaith Eco-spiritualities Global Consultation 2023 at Missenden Abbey, UK. The event brought together 40 participants from…
The CWM Partners in Mission (PIM) Global Gathering, held in Guyana last month, was a week of renewal, refreshment, and reconnection for the 18 mission partners who attended. The theme…
Representing over 600 million Christians in 120 countries, the Council for World Mission (CWM) and four other global Christian organizations have called for a New International Financial and Economic Architecture…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) condemns, in the strongest terms, Israel’s atrocious siege of occupied Palestine that has been uprooting, displacing, and killing innocent civilians and destroying their homes.…
The School of Intersectional Ecotheology and Ecojustice Witness (SIEEW) convened on 24 September through 13 October, bringing passionate discussions, local immersive experiences, and a budding network of young environmental advocates.…
The CWM Assembly Planning Group (APG) has approved the Assembly logo for the CWM Assembly, which will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 12-19 June 2024. The Assembly logo…
The September issue of INSiGHT is full of stories that put a human face and spiritual lens on the Mission Programme and Partnership arm of the Council for World Mission…
The Council for World Mission (CWM) has published a new “The Onesimus Project: Guidelines to Access Different Funds” to help member churches access three different types of funds. The booklet…
The CWM Member Churches General Secretaries’ Conference opened on 4 October in Singapore under the theme “Rise to Life: Together in Transformation.” The conference brings together general secretaries of CWM…
As the Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) Global Forum concluded on 16 September in Bangkok, Thailand, 120 participants from 30 different countries began to return home, bringing new ideas, actions,…
Twenty-seven young people from ten CWM Member Churches in the Pacific, eight of them from the CWM Training In Mission (TIM) programme, gathered in Funafuti, Tuvalu, from 7-14 September for…
On the 19th of September 2023, the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) will launch its Eco initiative in Swakopmund during its Executive Session. This initiative aimed to promote…
The Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) Global Forum opened on 13 September in Bangkok, Thailand, where Council for World Mission (CWM) General Secretary Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum reflected on “Liberation…
Gathering at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Library at the University of London on Sept. 4, 2023, eight students and academicians from universities and research institutions across…
Ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, taking place from 9-10 September under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” a group of global Christian organizations has…
Taking place from August 21 to September 1, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a city marked by stark socio-economic disparities, the 6th iteration of the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics,…
Consultation on Transformative Ecumenism – Life with Justice and Dignity for All Organised by the Council for World Mission in partnership with the All Africa Conference of Churches at Desmond…
If you are looking for a meaningful career with a bigger sense of purpose, we invite you to be part of our global family of driven individuals to make a…
The Council for World Mission is a worldwide partnership of churches with 32 members spanning six global regions, with 20 of them in Asia-Pacific regions alone. The members are committed…
Council for World Mission (CWM) Moderator Rev. Lydia Neshangwe’s inaugural visit to Guyana and the CWM Caribbean region was to the office of Guyana Congregational Union (GCU) in Georgetown, Guyana…
The Transformative Ecumenism (TE) Movement was launched on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Desmond Tutu Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The launch came after three days of a consultation…
A consultation leading to the global launch of the Transformative Ecumenism (TE) movement opened on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Desmond Tutu Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme…
The Council for World Mission mourns the passing of Dr Daniel Preman Niles on Thursday, 3 August 2023—on the same day after his beloved wife, Sherina Niles, passed away a…
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr Preman Niles on Thursday, 3 August 2023, at his residence in Beckenham, London. He leaves…
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) General Assembly Executive Committee, which convened on 18 July 2023, expressed “heartfelt and deep gratitude” to the Council for World Mission (CWM) for issuing…
