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WCC International Proudly Congratulates India on being appointed as the Lead Nation for Asia for the term 2025–2027.
In addition to this honorable position, India has also been Globally Recognized and entrusted with the following key responsibilities:
Global In-Charge of Media & Social Media Promotion for WCC
Media Promotion Lead for the Global “Say No to Drugs” Campaign, in collaboration with the Africa Continental Team
We celebrate this significant milestone and extend our blessings to the WCC India Team as they take on these impactful Global Roles with Vision, Excellence, and Dedication.
"Honoring the Torchbearers of Faith whose Lives, Leadership, and Legacy continue to awaken a generation and
shine the Light of Christ."
The Selection of these Respected Figures has taken place through one or more of the following channels:
Self-Nomination by the Leader Themselves
Nomination by WCC Council Members (International / National / State Level)
Recommendation by the WCC World Council or its Regional Chapters
Direct Personal Meeting or Communication with WCC Leadership
We Believe that inspiration Flows from Both Known and Emerging Voices in the Christian World.
WCC welcomes Recommendations of Spiritual Leaders and Role Models whose lives reflect Christ’s Mission. Council members or ministry Partners may suggest new names for future consideration as Spiritual Patrons or Inspirational Leaders.
Together, we continue to honor the legacy of leadership and the call to shine the light of Christ across the nations.
Bishop Emeritus KumaraIllangasinghe
(Anglican Church - Sri Lanka)
"A prophetic voice in the capital and advocate for peace and justice."
Rev. Ebenezer Joseph
(Methodist Church - Sri Lanka)
"Guardian of ancient Eastern traditions and unity in diversity."
Bishop Keerthisiri Fernando
(Church of Ceylon’s Diocese of Colombo)
"Icon of Reconciliation, Justice, and Christian Peace-Making ."
Rev. Dr. Dhiloraj Canagasabey
(Bishop of Colombo)
"A missionary visionary with a heart for the unreached."
WCC - Sri Lanka : National Level Council Members
National Director : Rev. Jonathan Silva (Colombo)
Secretary General : Bro. Ruwan Jayasuriya (Kandy)
Legal Advisor : Adv. Shehara Fernando (Colombo)
Youth Ministry Lead : Sis. Anne Peiris (Galle)
Media Head : Bro. Samuel Fernando (Negombo)
Address : WCC-Sri Lanka, 45 Church Street, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
WCC - Sri Lanka : State / Provincial Level Council Members
Samuel Fernando (Colombo)
Anjali Perera (Gampaha)
Daniel Mendis (Kandy)
Christina De Silva (Galle)
Michael Jayasinghe (Jaffna)
Rebecca Wickramasinghe (Negombo)
Aaron Rodrigo (Trincomalee)
Lydia Gunasekara (Batticaloa)
Jonathan Peiris (Matara)
Maria Rajapaksha (Kurunegala)
Joshua Seneviratne (Anuradhapura)
Grace Fernando (Ratnapura)
Elijah Dias (Badulla)
Ruth Alwis (Polonnaruwa)
Isaac De Mel (Nuwara Eliya)
Sarah Fonseka (Hambantota)
Benjamin Rajanayagam (Vavuniya)
Diana Joseph (Puttalam)
Nathaniel Cooray (Mannar)
Esther De Zoysa (Monaragala)
Stephen Amerasinghe (Kilinochchi)
Phoebe Selvanayagam (Batticaloa)
Reuben Jude (Kegalle)
Joanna Benedict (Mullaitivu)
Mathew Suraweera (Ampara)
Deborah Michael (Gampola)
Gideon Nimal (Hatton)
Sheeba Suresh (Jaffna)
Timothy Karunaratne (Matale)
Noel Francis (Kalutara)
Please Note:
The current National and State Council Members of WCC - Sri Lanka will remain active only until 31st March 2025.
WCC will be conducting a three-month selection campaign to form the new National and State Council Teams for the upcoming term. The process will be led by the Secretary General of India and the current National Team.
New Council Members will officially take charge on or before 1st July 2025, and will serve for a two-year term: (1st July 2025 – 30th March 2027)
We invite all passionate and committed Christian brothers and sisters across Sri Lanka to be a part of this exciting movement.
If you are interested in serving in your state or at the national level, please send your application to:
Email (Global) : intlwcc@gmail.com
Email (Joining) : joinwcc2025@gmail.com
OR
Click this link, fill out the application form, and Become a Proud Member of the World’s Largest Christian Organization – the World Christian Council (WCC)!
Let us build together a Christ-Centered, United, and Transformative Council for the Next Generation!