In order to strengthen the voice of the churches with regards to global economics, a group of 20 current and future leaders representing the churches will have the opportunity to attend the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GEM) for an Economy of Life in Nairobi, Kenya, from 19-30 August 2024.
Co-organized by the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Methodist Council, and the Council for World Mission, this initiative responds to recommendations outlined in the “Sao Paulo Statement: International Financial transformation for an Economy of Life” and in the document “Economy of Life for All Now: An Ecumenical Action Plan for a New International Financial and Economic Architecture,” which identified as a priority the development of competencies in economics within churches.
Currently churches’ ethical, moral, and theological perspectives on the workings of the global economy have minimal impact on financial and economic policies, business practices, and ways of thinking. To address this gap, the school aims to build economic literacy within churches by equipping participants with the tools and languages to effectively advocate for urgent transformations in the global financial and economic realm.
Among candidates who meet the nomination criteria, participants will be selected with a view to achieving regional, gender, and denominational balance.
Filled-out application forms and supporting documents should be sent via this link: https://wcccoe.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0vqiv
The final date of submission of applications is on 24 February 2024. Selected participants will be informed by 20 March 2024.
