General Secretary shares insights for potential applicants
General Secretary Chris Ferguson, who will complete his term of service to the World Communion of Reformed Churches next year, shared his thoughts on the position to provide insight into those who may be considering applying. “We really are called to communion and committed to justice—and that’s very satisfying,” said Ferguson, “as is bending into […]
Challenges—and support—await next general secretary
Even in the midst of the pandemic and continuing injustices around the globe, “the Communion is called to remain the voice of the struggling and to believe as churches that through our communion we can make a difference,” said Najla Kassab, president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). Kassab was reflecting on the […]
Advice offered to potential general secretary applicants
Yvette Noble Bloomfield, moderator of the General Secretary Search Committee, says, “it is critical that persons from all across the Communion feel empowered to apply for this position.” With General Secretary Chris Ferguson completing his term of service next year, the Search Committee is accepting applications until 30 November, with his successor planned to be […]
Nyomi reflects on 40 years of ministry in new book
After many years of being pestered by people to write memoirs of his life and ministry, Setri Nyomi, former general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), could not resist the idea anymore, despite feeling that it would be self-serving to draw attention to himself. By God’s Grace: Memoirs of Setri Nyomi was […]
WCRC begins search for next general secretary
The World Communion of Reformed Churches is starting the process to choose its next General Secretary after Rev. Dr. Chris Ferguson completes his term of service in August 2021. “As a global koinonia, we seek to discern, confess, witness, and be reformed with and through the life of the whole Communion as together we work […]
Executive Committee issues message, discusses new policies
The Executive Committee of the World Communion of Reformed Churches met 9-15 May 2019 in Kappel am Albis, Switzerland, under the theme, “Let Your Light Shine Forth: Seeking Shalom in the midst of Empire.” In her address, President Najla Kassab called on the Communion to be “shalom makers.” General Secretary Chris Ferguson, in his report, […]
President Kassab calls on communion to be “shalom makers”
“To let our light shine and become shalom makers is such a challenging task,” said President Najla Kassab in her address to the 2019 meeting of the Executive Committee of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). “Many times people perceive peace—shalom—as merely the absence of war or troubles,” she said. “Some understand peace as […]
Executive Committee sets direction through strategic plan
The Executive Committee of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) adopted a strategic plan to guide the work and witness of the organization through 2024. The approved strategic plan includes a new vision statement, an overarching goal, numerous objectives to reach the goal and structures to implement the plan. “The 2017 General Council entrusted […]
President Kassab calls for building a stronger communion
President Najla Kassab, in her first address to the new Executive Committee of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, said, “We are grateful for God who brought us here in Seoul at this time where all efforts toward peace have started to bear fruits.” “Through the work of the Holy Spirit we will be challenged […]
Lebanese pastor elected as president
The Rev. Najla Kassab, a minister in the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), has been elected president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), which groups more than 225 churches in over 110 countries. “With her experience and many gifts, Najla’s vision, insight, spiritual strength and grace make her the right […]
