“God forgave us, so we’re to send our forgiveness to others,” Joy E. Yoon, the missionary’s daughter and co-founder of IGNIS Community, told participants at the 12th Christian Forum of Reconciliation in Northeast Asia, drawing on her 17 years of humanitarian service in North Korea.

Jerry Ho, a veteran Korean missionary, has devoted his life to serving across Asia, where he champions reconciliation among neighboring nations through ministry, leadership development, and peacebuilding.

Andrew Wai-luen Kwok, professor and associate vice-president of Hong Kong Baptist University, also serves as one of the council members of the Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia. Dr. Kwok shares in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily about his efforts in pursuing peace and reconciliation, his reflections on reconciliation, and its practical applications in Hong Kong.

Dr. Nina Balmaceda, associate professor and director of the Center for Reconciliation at Duke University’s Divinity School, attended the recent 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI) in Okinawa, Japan. Originally from Peru, Dr. Balmaceda shares in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily about the mission of the center, her reflections on reconciliation in diverse contexts, and her hopes for dialogue between China, the United States, and the global church.

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jongho Kim, chairman of the Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI), shares why the ministry of reconciliation and Christian fellowship are vital in Northeast Asia.

At the 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Japan, Dr. Dong Jin Kim called for “humanizing peacebuilding,” highlighting the role of local communities, shared humanity, and creative engagement in healing historical and social divisions across Northeast Asia.

“We have walked a long way as Anabaptist-Mennonites; today we are learning to be bridge builders,” says Jürg Bräker, general secretary of Konferenz der Mennoniten der Schweiz/Conférence mennonite suisse. “The Courage to Love” is a public, international event on 29 May 2025 marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of Anabaptism.

A pastor from East China shared his faith journey, saying a culture of honor based in the family concept can promote unity among varied types of churches.

A cross-cultural missionary serving in Africa shared his perspective on how the gospel can bring reconciliation and healing to all peoples of the world.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, elected during the WCC 11th Assembly, has concluded its first meeting, held 7-12 November at the Ecumenical Institute Bossey and at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland.