GSE4–Plenary 2 (Part 2): Challenges and Network for Missions and Ministry, Bishop Ng Moon Hing

Global South Churches must work together in mutual co-operation in all the aspects for church development. For example:

* Scenario 1 ”“ Mission workers of Diocese B are sent to pioneer new frontiers in Diocese A.
* Scenario 2 ”“ Diocese A raises its own workers and sends to them to Diocese B for training with the support of Diocese B with the view to the trained workers returning to Diocese A for service.
* Scenario 3 ”“ Diocese B sends trainers to Diocese A to train its workers and leaders.

We must avoid a dependency mentality. Even if there is a need for financial support, it should be done in a way consistent with the law of diminishing support.

Links and Companionship perhaps is a better way forward ”“ two or three dioceses linking together or creating a companion relationship for mission and ministry. Today’s world is a global village and the mobility of people is rapid. People do travel frequently. We can capitalize on this and promote mission trips and awareness between dioceses and provinces. It must be a two way parallel affair where both are on the same playing field. We can encourage more East and South links. The same can be promoted for theological training. Instead of sending our students to the North and West for training, we can explore the new adventure of training in the East and South. I can identify a few factors of benefit.

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Posted in * Anglican - Episcopal, Global South Churches & Primates, Global South to South Encounter 4 in Singapore April 2010