Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, Kuala Lumpur (2026)

19/08/2026

This week's Devotional - Salt and Light
Matthew 5: 13-16

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Introduction:
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described His followers as the Salt of the earth and the Light of the world. He was to emphasize to his hearers the importance of the life that reflects the “Salt and the Light”. He meant that each of His follower and disciple must have a testy word and that their light shines in darkness.

Salt:
We are told that there were three purposes for salt in the old days:
Preserving food like fridges these days, makes good flavor, and symbolizing covenant.

Using salt metaphor, Jesus meant that His disciples are called to be preservatives in the unjust world. “All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one” (Ps.14:3) Followers of Jesus are called to preserve the truth and goodness in a fallen and in a dark world.

Salt was also used as a flavor maker. Jesus in this sermon has instructed His disciples to be makers of the flavor of life in this world, enriching its goodness and making God’s work stand out. “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked” (LK 6:35).

God commanded the Israelites to use salt in certain sacrifices as a symbol of His covenant with them. "Season all your grain offerings with salt. Do not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offerings; add salt to all your offerings." (Leviticus 2:13)

We are called to be “flavor” of the world. He created us to make a positive difference in the world. “To be in the world but not of the world”. As followers of Christ, we are called to be different and to live righteous lives in this changing world.

Light:
A bulb in a lamp holder that does not give light is useless but only a bulb in a lamp holder that gives light has a value and beneficial for the people in the house or in a work place.

Many people in our churches today give no light, they are just in the church as members but they are not ready to become light to be useful and fruitful. It is the will of Christ and the father for every believer to become a light because He is the light and through him, we can shine. “You are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14-16)

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome” (Genesis 1:1-4; John 1:5) Believers must be able to drive away the darkness and give light to the unbelievers or bring them back to the light.

Conclusion:

Does the life of the Church (Christians) today reflecting the testy flavor and does it spread its light in the darkness? Does our Churches and the Anglican Communion today reflect the life that God requires?

When one sees, reads and hears what is going on in the Church around the world, and compares with the teachings of Christ and the gospel, there is no comparison at all. The deep divisions, injustices, corruption, unfaithfulness. I feel so sad! Instead of being good example, my life and actions are completely contrary to the teaching of Jesus about love, unity, compassion and forgiveness.

One can only say, God have mercy and turn the hearts of your people to get back to you in order to be salt and light in the world. There is need for “Repentance” of each Church Leader including all the believers so that the whole Church rediscover the true love of God and life for His calling for His glory and honor.

The Most Revd. Ezekiel Kondo
Archbishop / Primate
Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

12/08/2026

This week's Devotional - Water from the Rock
Numbers 20:1–13

Numbers 20:1–13 records one of the most significant and sobering events during Israel’s wilderness journey. The passage describes the death of Miriam, the people's complaint about the lack of water, God's miraculous provision, and Moses’ failure that ultimately prevented him from entering the Promised Land.

The chapter opens with the Israelites arriving in the wilderness of Zin, where they camp at Kadesh. Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, dies and is buried there (v. 1). Her death marks the passing of one of the key leaders of the Exodus generation and serves as a reminder that the older generation is nearing its end after forty years in the wilderness.

Soon the community faces another crisis: there is no water. Instead of trusting God, the people quarrel with Moses and Aaron (vv. 2–5). Their complaints echo earlier rebellions in the wilderness. They accuse Moses of bringing them into a barren place and even suggest that it would have been better to have died with their fellow Israelites in previous judgments. Despite witnessing God's faithfulness for decades, especially as God had miraculously provided water from the Rock at Horeb (Exodus 17:1-7), they continue to display unbelief and dissatisfaction.
In response, Moses and Aaron go to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and humbly fall face down before the Lord (v. 6). The glory of the Lord appears, and God gives clear instructions. Moses is told to take his staff, gather the assembly, and speak to the rock before their eyes. God promises that water will come from the rock, providing for both the people and their livestock (vv. 7–8).

Moses takes the staff as commanded and assembles the people. He angrily rebukes the people: "Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?" (v. 10). However, at this crucial moment he departs from God's instructions and strikes the rock twice with his staff (v. 11). Water flows abundantly, demonstrating God's mercy toward the people despite Moses' failure. Rather than simply speaking to the rock, Moses chose to exercise his will against the Lord’s command by striking it.

The central issue in the passage is Moses’ lack of trust in God. "Because you did not trust in me enough to honour me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them" (v. 12). Moses and Aaron failed to uphold God's holiness before the people. Moses' anger overshadowed God's gracious provision, and his words in v, 10 implied that he and Aaron were the source of the miracle rather than God. Instead of displaying faith and obedience, he acted independently and dishonoured God's holiness.

The sin of thinking that God will bless us and our people merely by our actions is a temptation that all Christian leaders face. The sin is compounded when we deliberately fail to follow God’s commands, thinking that short cuts will do. James reminds us that teachers of the Word will be judged more strictly (3:1). Yet the gracious character of our God is that he often chooses to bless us, despite our sin, as well as chastise us for our disobedience and lack of trust (Proverbs 3:11-12; Hebrews 13:6). In this case, water did flow from the rock, but Moses suffered God’s chastisement in his being prevented from entering the Promised Land. Because he failed publicly, the consequences were also public. God's holiness required that his servant obey his word precisely and so point the people toward God rather than himself.

As the apostle Paul reminds his readers, these things were written down for our instruction, upon whom the end of the ages has come (1 Corinthains 10:11) Paul expands our understanding of this incident by identifying the rock with Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4). Christ is the true source of living water. The physical refreshment that the Israelites received was symbolic of the spiritual refreshment that the Messiah would bring ̶- water that springs up to eternal life (John 4:14). Yet it was only after Jesus had fulfilled his mission, through his death and resurrection, that this living water would flow to believers (Joh 7:37-39).

One might wonder why God told Moses to strike the rock at Horeb at the beginning of Israeli’s journey, but not at Kadesh. The reason is that the Messiah is only struck once. Jesus was bruised for our transgressions, once for all (Hebrews 7:27; 10:10). But now that he has ascended into glory, we speak through our prayers, as Moses should have spoken to the Rock, that the blessings of God might flow.

Moses' inability to enter the Promised Land points forward to the need for a greater leader. A greater Saviour. While Moses could bring Israel out of Egypt, only God's ultimate provision could bring his people into their inheritance. Thus, the passage highlights both the seriousness of sin and the faithfulness of God, who continues to provide for his people despite their failures and those of their leaders. Nonetheless, God’s blessing takes a curious turn, when Moses finally enters the Promised Land on the Mount of Transfiguration, where he meets the Saviour face to face.

Bishop Glenn Davies
Diocese of the Southern Cross

05/08/2026

This week's Devotional: God is Always Faithful and Always Provides

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
“Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. - Matthew 14:13-21

The needs of ministry are often overwhelming. Sometimes the opportunities before us are far greater than the resources we have to meet them. We wonder how the work God called us to accomplish will ever be completed, but Scripture reminds us again and again that God is faithful, and He always provides what is needed to accomplish His purposes.

When Jesus fed the five thousand in Matthew 14, the need seemed impossible to meet. The crowd was enormous, they were in a remote place, and Jesus Himself had only recently withdrawn there after hearing of John the Baptist's death. There was no practical way to feed everyone. The disciples' suggestion to send the people away so they could buy food in the nearby villages was entirely reasonable, and in fact, many of us have seen similar “reasonable” decisions made in ministry.

At Christian conferences, for example, organizers often ask attendees to purchase their own meals in order to steward limited resources wisely. The disciples' proposal reflected good common sense and, some might say, good strategic hospitality.

But Jesus had something greater in mind. He wanted His disciples to discover that when a need is placed in His hands, human limitations don’t define the outcome. Taking five loaves and two fish, He gave thanks, broke the bread, and fed thousands. Not only was every person satisfied, but twelve baskets of leftovers remained. What seemed utterly insufficient became more than enough in the hands of the Lord. This wasn’t just reasonable, strategic planning or good hospitality. This was radical hospitality, impossible hospitality, and that can only be done through the power of God in Christ.

In fact, anything good that we’re called to do that is radical and impossible can only be done in and through God. Perhaps you’re facing a similar moment in the ministry God entrusted to you. What need feels beyond your ability to meet? What ministry opportunity seems underfunded? Where have you prayed faithfully but still wonder how God will provide?

It’s true that many times God provides through ordinary and reasonable ways, just as the disciples first suggested. There are moments when the practical solution is the wisest choice. But there are other times when the Lord gently says, "Bring what you have to Me." Those are often the moments He chooses to display His faithfulness in ways we could never have imagined. The hardest part is often the waiting. We know God is faithful, but we can’t see how His provision will come.

Faith requires us to trust Him before we see the answer.

I'm reminded of Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break the sound barrier. As his Bell X-1 approached Mach 1, the aircraft shook violently. The buffeting became so severe that reading the instruments was difficult, but the moment he passed through the barrier, the shaking stopped and the flight became remarkably smooth. There are seasons in ministry that feel much like that. The pressures increases. Resources seem inadequate. Obstacles multiply. The temptation comes to slow down, retreat, or conclude that God is no longer at work.

At these moments, the Lord is inviting you to trust Him more deeply than ever before. Don't mistake the shaking for His absence. Continue to walk by faith. Continue to obey. Continue to place your ministry and its needs into His hands. The God who multiplied five loaves and two fish hasn’t changed. He’s still faithful. He still provides. And He delights in demonstrating His sufficiency when our own resources have reached their end.

The Rev. Canon Mark Eldredge
American Anglican Council, President

24/07/2026

At the Opening of the First Citizenship and Peace Leadership Camp, Archbishop Sami Fawzy: Investing in Young People Is the Path to Building a More Peaceful Society

Cairo – Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Most Rev. Dr. Sami Fawzy, Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria, inaugurated the first camp of the "Citizenship and Peace Leadership Program," launched by the Christian–Muslim Center for Understanding and Partnership in cooperation with the Misr El Kheir Foundation and under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The initiative aims to empower Egyptian youth, promote the values of citizenship, peacebuilding, and coexistence, and strengthen a shared sense of national identity.

Archbishop Fawzy welcomed the participants and expressed his delight at meeting them, emphasizing that youth gatherings provide a vibrant space for life, activity, and engagement. He noted that such gatherings foster meaningful human relationships built on dialogue and mutual understanding, enhancing young people's ability to work together and serve their communities.

He stressed that true investment begins with investing in people, expressing his hope that the camp would offer a rich experience combining learning and meaningful interaction. He added that he hopes participants will leave with new friendships and practical experience that will enable them to play an active role in serving their communities.

The Archbishop explained that the program combines educational sessions, hands-on activities, and field visits to provide a comprehensive learning experience that equips participants to become active ambassadors of peace and coexistence.

For his part, Bishop Mounir emphasized that the camp seeks to prepare a generation of leaders capable of creating positive change within society. He stressed that "a true leader is not merely a consumer but a maker of change," adding that young people have the potential to contribute to building a better future for Egypt through responsible leadership and community engagement.

He explained that the program covers key themes including citizenship, critical thinking, peacebuilding, artificial intelligence, and community initiatives. He encouraged participants to make the most of technological advancements as tools for learning and innovation, transforming ideas into practical initiatives that have a tangible impact on their communities. He also affirmed that building peace begins with promoting the values of equality, acceptance of others, and collaborative action.

In her remarks, Dr. Amal Gamal Soliman, Consultant for the Life Aspects Sector at the Misr El Kheir Foundation, stated that the initiative aims to prepare young leaders capable of leading community-based initiatives that promote citizenship and peace, thereby contributing to a more cohesive society. She expressed her pleasure at the launch of the project and the participation of young people from Upper Egypt.

She added that the four-day training program combines practical training with interactive activities and concludes with participants designing community initiatives, with the most outstanding projects receiving recognition. The program also includes cultural tours designed to enrich participants' learning experience.

The "Citizenship and Peace Leadership Program" targets approximately 60 young men and women between the ages of 18 and 22 from the governorates of Minya and Assiut in Upper Egypt. The program brings together participants from diverse religious backgrounds to promote interfaith dialogue, develop leadership and community engagement skills, and encourage active civic participation.

The project includes two four-day training camps, featuring workshops and interactive sessions on citizenship, peacebuilding, critical thinking, artificial intelligence, gender equality, and environmental stewardship. Participants will also engage in discussions with religious leaders and public figures and implement youth-led community initiatives. The program is organized through a partnership between the Christian–Muslim Center for Understanding and Partnership, the Misr El Kheir Foundation, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, with the goal of establishing a network of young leaders committed to promoting a culture of peace and serving their communities.

Issued by:
The Press Office of the Episcopal/Anglican Diocese of Egypt

17/07/2026

GSFA Bishops Retreat, July 2026

"Beloved in the Lord,

I give thanks to Almighty God for granting me the privilege of participating in the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Bishops' Spiritual Retreat held in Uganda, at Lweza Conference Centre from the 14th to 20th July 2026, at such a significant moment in my life and ministry, just before my installation as the 6th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Burundi, which will take place on the 23rd August 2026.

This retreat is a precious time of spiritual renewal, prayer, meditation on God's Word, Christian fellowship, and the sharing of experiences with bishops from different Anglican Provinces and Dioceses. I'm deeply encouraged to remain faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to exercise humble and servant leadership, and to shepherd God's people with love, wisdom, and integrity.

I return with a renewed conviction that the Church is called to be an instrument of spiritual transformation, reconciliation, justice, and hope within our communities. Although the challenges before me are many, my confidence remains firmly rooted in Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, who has promised to be with us always.

I sincerely thank the leaders of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches for their warm hospitality, their brotherly fellowship, and the enriching teaching that characterized this retreat. I also express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has faithfully upheld me in prayer during this important period of preparation.

As I look forward to my installation, I humbly ask the entire Church to continue praying for me, that the Lord may fill me with His Holy Spirit, grant me the wisdom, the courage, and the heart of the Good Shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my sincere desire to serve faithfully, strengthen the unity of the Church, advance God's mission, promote the holistic development of our communities, and raise a new generation of committed disciples of Christ.

Together, let us move forward in faith, hope, and love, confident that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6).

May God richly bless the Anglican Church of Burundi, all its dioceses, clergy, lay faithful, and all our partners in God's mission.

To God alone be all the glory. Amen.
✠ Eraste Bigirimana and Mrs Consolate Niyonizigiye
Archbishop-Elect of the Anglican Church of Burundi

17/07/2026

GSFA Bishops Retreat

"I have been so encouraged by this retreat. It has reminded me to always put on the cloth of humility as we serve God's people by building and motivating a strong team around us, as well as being forward looking in terms of how I desire my life to be so that I finish well."

Rev Remamy Arisoa Nolavy, Diocese of Toliara, Province of the Indian Ocean

17/07/2026

Global South Bishops Urged to Embrace Servant Leadership and Effective Delegation

LWEZA, UGANDA, 17th July 2026 – Bishops and spouses from the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) have been encouraged to embrace servant leadership, practice effective delegation and strengthen accountability in order to sustain healthy and fruitful episcopal ministry.

The call was made by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, today during the Global South Bishops' Formation Retreat at the Lweza Training and Conference Centre.

Archbishop Kaziimba said, bishops often face enormous expectations from the people they serve, with many looking to them to resolve every challenge and respond to every request. He urged participants to recognise that effective leadership does not mean carrying every responsibility alone, but empowering others to share in ministry.

He challenged the bishops to practice intentional delegation by providing clear guidance on expected outcomes, setting appropriate boundaries, equipping those entrusted with responsibilities through training and support, and establishing systems for monitoring progress. He told participants that delegation is a biblical principle that enables leaders to focus on their primary calling while developing the gifts and capacities of others within the Church.

Drawing from Galatians 1:10, Archbishop Kaziimba encouraged the bishops to remain focused on their God-given calling rather than attempting to meet every human expectation. As a practical exercise, he challenged each participant to identify one responsibility they could delegate during the week, intentionally assign it to a suitable person, and commit to providing the necessary support and accountability to ensure its successful ex*****on.

Archbishop Kaziimba noted that servant leadership lies at the heart of Christian ministry. He said bishops are called to lead by example through humility, integrity and sacrificial service, following the model of Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. He noted that true leadership is measured not by authority or position but by faithfulness in serving God's people, nurturing the Church and equipping others for ministry.

Archbishop Kaziimba said Uganda continues to host the bishops' formation retreats because of the confidence the Global South Fellowship has in the Church of Uganda's strong commitment to biblical truth, as well as the Government of Uganda's willingness to facilitate the participation of bishops from different parts of the world through a supportive visa process.

The Chairman of the Ministerial Formation Track of the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans, The Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa, Bishop of Lango Diocese, said the retreat has brought together bishops and their wives from the Provinces of Burundi, South Sudan, Indian Ocean and the Diocese of Sunyani in Ghana.

He said the retreat is being held under the theme, "Rooted in Christ, Renewing the Church, Reaching the Nations," and began on 14 July and will conclude on 20 July 2026.

Bishop Olwa explained that the formation programme is designed to equip bishops with practical and spiritual leadership skills before and after their consecration. Topics being covered include Christian leadership, retirement planning, fellowship, healthy ministry relationships, and dedicated sessions for bishops' spouses focusing on mutual support, expectations and healthy boundaries in ministry.

The retreat is facilitated by a team of experienced Anglican leaders, including Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi, Chairman of the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans; Bishop Danald Jute from South East Asia who brought the daily bible expositions; Archbishop Mouneer Anis, retired Archbishop of the Province of Alexandria and one of the Fellowship's founders; The Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda, retired Bishop of Kigezi Diocese and facilitator on retirement planning; Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, host of the retreat and Treasurer of the Global South Fellowship; and Rev. Canon Charles Raven of GSFA.

16/07/2026

GSFA Bishops Formation Retreat - July 2026

"The Bishops Formation Retreat is a blessings to us. It highlights the real opportunities and challenges in the Ministry as we learnt from more experienced Bishops sharing their ministry experiences. I have learnt that focus on Christ as we study God’s Word daily and relying on the Holy Spirit is the key to success in Ministry. Jesus' Model of Leadership is available in scripture and should be our model of Ministry. We also learnt the great journey of GSFA which originated long ago within the Anglican Communion. We thank all partners who support this important training. I am going back to my Diocese of Lietnhom as an empowered leader. We thank God for this opportunity to learn together.

Thank You.

Bishop James Baak Mangong and Mrs Martha Adut, Province of South Sudan

16/07/2026

GSFA Bishops Formation Retreat, July 2026, Uganda

"Grateful for a powerful time of retreat. Through prayer, deep learning, and shared reflection, my soul has been nourished and as a couple we are focusing more on growing deeper in Christ so we can lead and shepherd the Lord's people with renewed hearts, greater humility and clarity."

Bishop Osoro Victor Aunda and his wife Rev Remamy, Province of the Indian Ocean

16/07/2026

GSFA Bishops Formation Retreat: 14-20 July 2026, Lweza Training and Conference Centre, Uganda

"I appreciate the training for the Bishops organized by the GSFA known as Bishops Formation Retreat. I have enjoyed the lessons and the teaching. Even my wife has realised her role as the Bishop's wife am encouraging the office to organize the same training to all those Bishops who did not get that chance of training like me immediately after consecration."

Bishop Edward Oliver Mathew Tombe and Mrs Mary Doki Faciente, Province of South Sudan

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