World Council of Churches (WCC)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

World Council of Churches provides a platform for ecumenical collaboration among 356 member churches worldwide to advance unity, justice and peace.

Target Customer

Member churches (Orthodox, Anglican, Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran, Reformed, United/Uniting, Old-Catholic, Pentecostal, etc.), church networks, ecumenical bodies, faith-based organizations and leaders seeking joint action and theological formation.

Key Differentiator

Largest and most inclusive ecumenical fellowship bringing together churches from over 120 countries, representing more than 580 million Christians, with a stated goal of visible unity in one faith and one eucharistic fellowship.

Implementation Timeline

Specific program dates include GETI 2025 (12-29 October 2025) at the WCC’s World Conference on Faith and Order in Egypt; Ecumenical Prayer Cycle for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama (11-18 October 2025). General activities such as news, publications, and events are ongoing with regular updates (e.g., weekly to monthly news items and annual assemblies).

Pain Points

1Fragmentation among Christian denominations and the need for a common, collaborative platform for joint action.
2Need for a shared focus on unity alongside urgent justice and peace issues (e.g., climate justice, migration, health, conflict).
3Access to ecumenical education, resources, and global networks to support church formation, mission, and advocacy.

Key Features

1Global network of 356 member churches across more than 120 countries
2Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) program, including GETI 2025 (12-29 October 2025) in Egypt
3Ecumenical resources and publications library (e.g., HIV, Migration, and Forced Displacement; HIV & AIDS, Reproductive Health and Pandemics) and other reports
4Ecumenical Prayer Cycle and spiritual life resources encouraging joint prayer for unity
5News, events, and themed program areas (e.g., Faith and Order, Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, Commission on the Churches on Health and Healing, ecumenical education) and opportunities to engage ( donations, volunteering, participation in assemblies)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay – General Secretary
2Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm – Central Committee Moderator
3Prof. Dr Ani Ghazaryan Drissi – GETI 2025 Coordinator
4Dr Cleopatra Nomonde Mqhayi-Mbambo – Vice Moderator, Commission on the Churches on Health and Healing

Client Results

1Capable of uniting 356 member churches to reflect, speak, act, worship and work together
2Publicly active in global issues (e.g., ceasefires, climate justice, peace initiatives) and disseminating ecumenical guidance through news, publications, and events
3Programs and resources (GETI, publications, prayer cycles) support formation, education and mobilization across the global church network

Competitive Advantages

1Broadest, most inclusive ecumenical platform connecting hundreds of churches globally
2Rich ecosystem of programs (GETI, Faith and Order, Commission work, publications) and spiritual resources (Ecumenical Prayer Cycle)
3Direct involvement of high-level church leadership and coordinators (General Secretary, Moderators, GETI Coordinator)
4Concrete, date-specific programs and events that enable practical engagement and learning
5Publications and resources addressing timely issues (climate justice, migration, health, peace) for advocacy and education

Key Benefits

1Global unity and collaboration across denominations

2Access to ecumenical education and formation (GETI) and international theological learning

3Resources and guidance for justice, peace, climate action, health, and migration initiatives

4Ongoing news, events, and opportunities to participate in global church actions

5Spiritual resources and organized prayer cycles to sustain ecumenical solidarity

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A global ecumenical fellowship of churches and church fellowships, dedicated to unity, justice, and peace, with programs in education, mission, interfaith dialogue, advocacy, and spiritual formation.

Target Market

member churches, ecumenical partners, faith-based organizations, theologians, church leaders, and activists seeking joint action on unity and social justice

Unique Value Proposition

A worldwide, inclusive ecumenical network that unites 356 member churches across 120+ countries to pursue visible unity, justice and peace, supported by education programs (GETI), spiritual resources (Ecumenical Prayer Cycle), and a broad library of publications and events.

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Pricing Model

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