"Partnership and networking will yield far greater results than if each church or organisation works alone. To effectively witness for Christ, there is no other option but to work together as a community of believers."
That was the firm message given by NECF Malaysia Secretary-General Rev. Wong Kim Kong to the first national assembly of the Mongolia Evangelical Fellowship (MEF) held at Ulaanbaatar in June. The four-day assembly drew more than 80 pastors and leaders from 40 evangelical churches of different denominations and over 10 representatives from local and international Christian organisations.
Rev. Wong was the guest speaker at the assembly in his capacity as a member of the World Evangelical Fellowship International Council, and NECF Malaysia which had "adopted" the two-year-old MEF. MEF intends to hold a general assembly once every four years to mobilise Mongolian churches for nationwide evangelism, church planting and discipleship.
At the first assembly, the concept and vision of "Kingdom ministry" was introduced. Many participants heard for the first time how a shared common vision of the Kingdom could more effectively reach the unreached people. The Bible teaching sessions led by Rev. Wong further helped participants to view church ministry through the Kingdom perspective and seek the direction for the Church of Mongolia to follow.
The assembly was a groundbreaking event in that it was the first time pastors and leaders collectively discuss the future of the Mongolian Church.
To address the needs of the churches and mobilise united church missions, MEF proposed the setting up of four commissions— Missions, Social Concerns, Religious Liberty and Nationwide Programme and Activities.
The assembly closed with Rev. Wong’s sharing on Christian Leadership, followed by Holy Communion and a time of testimonies. |
