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In response to the urgent social, economic, and political challenges in southern Africa, the conference will equip churches with theological and strategic tools to engage in prophetic witness, drawing from the kairos theological tradition and nonviolent resistance strategies.
The conference and seminars will seek to critically analyse contemporary challenges threatening life, justice, and peace in Southern Africa; and strengthen churches' prophetic engagement by revisiting the kairos critique and nonviolent resistance strategies.
Participants will include representatives from national councils of churches in southern Africa, WCC central committee members from Africa, representatives from the All Africa Conference of Churches, and partners and invited guests with expertise in the thematic areas.
Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, WCC programme director for Life, Justice, and Peace, emphasized the urgency of the initiative: “Southern Africa is facing converging crises—from rising deepening inequalities, ecological destruction, and violent conflict related to electoral processes. There are also opportunities due to the region's young population, rich natural resources, and good soils for agriculture. This gathering seeks to revive the spirit of the ecumenical movement’s prophetic tradition, equipping churches to act decisively for justice, peace, and the fullness of life for all.”
