The Church of South India (CSI) Synod, Department of Mission and Evangelism, in collaboration with the Rev. Dr K.K. Koshy Endowment of Kerala United Theological Seminary (KUTS), successfully conducted the “Missional Ministry of Young Presbyters” programme for young pastors from the CSI Kerala Region from 9-10 January at the KUTS campus located at Kannamoola, Trivandrum.
The programme was opened by Rev. Dr David Joy, Principal of KUTS, who emphasised the essence of three approaches to church-based mission:
- Your neighbourhood is your mission
- Your house is your mission
- Your parish is your mission
Rt Rev. Dr Royce Manoj Victor, Bishop of CSI Malabar Diocese and Bishop-in-charge of CSI South Kerala Diocese, presided over the meeting and delivered the keynote address on the second day of the programme, urging churches to re-envision Christian mission in the context of the present day.
The programme also saw young presbyters being equipped through learning sessions led by the Mission and Evangelism Department directors, Rev. Justin and Rev. Shobana Joslin, marking a significant step in empowering young presbyters with the spiritual, theological, and practical tools needed for transformative missional ministry.
CSI would like to express its appreciation to Rev. Jacob Devasia, Registrar of KUTS, and the various resource persons, including KUTS faculty and Rev. Anilal M. Jose, Director of Pastoral Concerns, CSI Synod for their kind coordination which made the programme possible.
