By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Delegates of the Walk With God International Mission Conference 2026 pose for a photo opportunity in Fan Ling, Tai Wan, Hong Kong.
Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso, a faculty member from the Central Philippine University-College of Theology (CPU-COT), served as one of the co-organizers of the Walk With God International Mission Conference held from May 1 to 3, 2026 in Fan Ling, Tai Wan, Hong Kong, in partnership with churches under the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc.
Rev. Dr. Narciso was joined by Rev. Franz Hestia Lovejoy Q. Leysa and fellow Centralians in the three-day gathering, which brought together pastors, leaders, and delegates from the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, and other countries.
In a Facebook post, Rev. Dr. Narciso shared highlights from the conference, including a keynote message delivered by Bishop Wilbur, who unpacked the theme “The Church: The Broken Body of Christ” with pastoral depth and clarity.
“The tone for the conference has been set. We are not here to build our kingdoms. We are here to be broken bread for a hungry world,” he posted.
The second day of the conference focused on equipping leaders to translate theological reflection into practical ministry. Rev. Danilo Borlado, senior pastor of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Hong Kong, led a session on “Human Brokenness: God’s Response and Ours.”
“Rev. Borlado challenged delegates saying that we cannot preach a God who enters brokenness while we ourselves avoid it. He called the Church to a ministry of presence, lament, and restorative justice especially toward OFWs experiencing debt, abuse, and family separation,” he added.
Rev. Jaideep Mukherji Namburi, founder of Vineyard India Compassion Trust, also delivered a lecture emphasizing the need for complete sacrifice and surrender in mission work. Workshops facilitated by Pastor Joshua Zonita and Pastor Deo Grace Borlado followed, guiding participants in developing action plans for their respective ministries.
On the final day, participants were immersed in various overseas Filipino worker churches across Hong Kong. Delegates joined small group sessions where they listened to the lived experiences of migrant workers, including struggles with debt, family separation, and personal challenges.
“We cannot effectively minister to OFW brokenness from a distance. We have to hear and see things direct from the ground,” he highlighted.
The conference concluded with a closing session that shifted focus from learning to action. Delegates expressed concrete commitments such as establishing ministries for overseas Filipino workers and their families, strengthening pastoral care, and fostering more compassionate and responsive church programs.
Narciso noted that the conference ended with a renewed commitment among participants to serve with compassion and purpose, emphasizing that ministry must extend beyond discussion into concrete action for communities in need.