CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The tenth World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Mission Commission International Convocation opened in Cape Town, South Africa on Sunday evening with a keynote address from the outgoing executive director Dr. William Taylor, who reflected on his 20 years of service to the global body. Over 300 participants, representing 54 countries, gathered for the “Global Issues Summit,” and listened intently as Taylor shared his experiences in expanding the organization from a “part-time dream job with no pay” to a community of missiologists in 80 countries. » more

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – After 20 years of serving the World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission (WEA-MC) as its Executive Director, Dr. William Taylor officially handed over leadership to Brazilian missionary Bertil Ekstrom, during a spirited transition service and celebration on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. “I have no doubt that heaven is smiling, and that God’s eyes are on this place,” said Ndaba Mazabane, Chairman of the WEA International Council and South African native. “The world may be watching [the World Cup] in Germany, but all the angels have been instructed to... » more

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The 10th World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission Convocation closed on Saturday, June 24, 2006, with the installation of new leadership, strengthened networks, and a hopeful vision for the future. “The Lord has been speaking to us throughout all of the meetings and devotions,” said Bertil Ekstrom, the newly elected Executive Director of the WEA-MC. “The Mission Commission has been a meeting place for mission leaders, a forum where we can strengthen each other and form deep fellowship among colleagues. We want to extend this partnership to even more representatives worldwide, and to those in the mission community that do not usually attend these gatherings. » more