WCC general secretary: “Women have stood at the heart of God's mission”

WCC general secretary: “Women have stood at the heart of God's mission”

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Fri, 08/21/2026 - 15:44

In a message to the Mother's Union of the Church of the Lord (Aladura), Nigeria, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed gratitude for the women ’ s faithful witness, steadfast commitment to prayer, and tireless service to the church, their families, and their communities.

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“ Throughout the history of the Christian faith, women have stood at the heart of God's mission,” said Pillay. “ From the women who faithfully followed Jesus to the first witnesses of the resurrection, Scripture reminds us that God calls and empowers women to be bearers of hope, agents of reconciliation, and faithful disciples.”

Pillay noted that the world today faces many challenges. “ Armed conflicts, violence, economic hardship, climate change, forced migration, and growing social divisions threaten the dignity and well-being of countless people,” he said. “ Families are under immense pressure, and many young people struggle with uncertainty about the future.”

In such…