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For Prof. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel, the Asia Mission Conference is a big celebration of ecumenism, with churches from Asia and all over the world coming together expressing the call of Jesus.
As director of the Ecumenical Christian Centre in Bangalore, India, he appreciates the initiative to bring member churches, faith organizations and partners together to revive mission.
”Mission is a call to witness Jesus and his life. It is conversion by heart and proclaiming Jesus through action. When that happens people will follow”, he says.
Chandrankunnel, who is an ordained Roman Catholic priest, was elected to his position by Protestant churches.
”It shows that we are a communion of churches. This conference is a global activity expressing the urge of coming together. We express the call of unity by Jesus: One flock and one shepherd”, he points out.
”And that is not only about Christians, but all religions. It highlights togetherness of the whole humanity” he adds.
The liberative perspective of Christianity is important to him and he clearly feels that his own convictions are being reinforced by what he is hearing at the Asia Mission Conference.
”Jesus humanized, supported and liberated people. He gave himself to the vulnerable and fragile , and empowered them. Again, that is what mission is about; to inspire and empower. This conference surely inspires people”, Chandrankunnel concludes.
Voices from Asia Mission Conference (WCC news release of 13th October 2017)
Well attended mission conference opens in Yangon, Myanmar (WCC press release of 12 October 2017)
