World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has appointed Gary L. Edmonds as its new Secretary-General with effect from July. Edmonds comes to WEA after three years of service as associate international director at Interdev.
Rev. Wong Kim Kong – Vice-Chairman of WEA’s international council and chairman of the search committee for the secretary-general – said: "Gary L. Edmonds is a leader with western background but cross-cultural mindset and experience. He is also well equipped to relate to the international Christian community with his global experience in international ministry and mission organisations.
"His theological and academic qualifications further strengthen the integrated ministry vision of WEA."
During the commissioning service, Edmonds quoted an African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Edmonds has served as senior associate pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California; European director of Christian Associates International; and has 18 years’ experience in leadership development and church planting in eastern and western Europe.
WEA represents over a million local churches in 110 nations. |
