WCC NEWS: WCC seeks leaders to continue strong drive for unity, peace and justice

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is accepting applications for staff leadership positions from people who want to continue and build on the momentum of the global fellowship in its ongoing work for unity, justice and peace. Photos: WCC 29 March 2022 “The WCC and the world need strong peace-builders and creative bridge-builders now more than ever,” said Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the WCC central committee. “The global fellowship is growing and thriving, and the next generation of leaders will be involved in historic steps forward for our fellowship of churches.” The four open staff leadership positions include programme director for Unity and Mission, programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia, director of the Commission on Faith and Order, and director of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. The new positions will take up the momentum built at the upcoming WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe. The deadline for all applicants is 30 April. About the positions: Programme Director for Unity and Mission Programme Director for Public Witness and Diakonia Director of the Commission on Faith and Order Director of Commission on World Mission and Evangelism "WCC posts job openings for leadership staff" (WCC news release 27 January 2022) See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 349 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 550 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC acting general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, from the Orthodox Church in Romania. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland