The second Global South Mission Coordinators Roundtable (MCR) with Mission Partners officially opened on Tuesday at the Lweza Training and Conference Centre, bringing together mission representatives and partners from across the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Gospel.
The week-long gathering, held under the theme “Built Together for Missions” (Ephesians 2:22), seeks to promote dialogue, coordination, and networking among participating Anglican Provinces and Mission agencies.
This year’s roundtable follows closely after the GSFA Bishops’ Formation Retreat, which brought together bishops and their spouses from eight Anglican provinces for spiritual renewal and strategic reflection.
Speaking during a welcome dinner on Monday evening, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, underscored that the Church’s vitality and relevance depend on its unwavering commitment to mission.
“The Church survives or dies because of its focus—or lack of focus—on mission. We are called to make disciples of all nations. We can’t do that if we remain in our provinces. We must spread our wings, learn best practices from others, and seek like-minded partners to evangelize the world,” said Archbishop Kaziimba.
As the GSFA’s lead on Finance and Resource Mobilization, Archbishop Kaziimba commended long-standing mission partners for their continued support and urged others to join hands in advancing the global mission cause.
Rev. Dr. Timothy Chong, Chairman of the GSFA Mission Partnerships Track, noted that the roundtable has drawn participants from eight Anglican provinces and more than thirteen mission organizations.
“During the first MCR meeting in Cairo, provincial representatives identified key areas for strengthening mission work. These have now been organized into thematic discussions at Lweza, covering missions and missionaries, education and training, reaching the Muslim world, literature and printing, medical assistance, capacity building, disaster relief and development, media and creation care, and transportation,” Rev. Dr. Chong explained.
Daily Bible studies are being led by Rev. Canon John MacDonald, former SAMS missionary to Honduras and Associate Professor of Mission and Evangelism at Trinity Anglican Seminary (USA). His reflections on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians are challenging participants to embrace humility, unity, and joy in serving Christ’s mission.
The roundtable will continue throughout the week with plenary sessions, strategic engagements, and prayer, as participants seek to deepen partnerships and renew their commitment to the mission of the Church within the Anglican Communion.
