THE SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE WORLD REFORMED FELLOWSHIP

Christ Above All

Reformed Life in a Post-Christian Era

Drawing from the wellsprings of Scripture, prayer & spiritual disciplines, and missional commitment to sustain and energize Reformed life and witness.

October 28 to 30, 2026

SaRang Church, Seoul, South Korea
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General Theme for the Assembly

Christ Above All: Reformed Life in a Post-Christian Era

The Seventh General Assembly of the World Reformed Fellowship will gather under the theme “Christ Above All: Reformed Life in a Post-Christian Era.” This theme expresses the WRF’s conviction that Jesus Christ remains sovereign over every sphere of life and that the global Reformed church is called to faithful worship, witness, and service under His lordship.

While much of the world has never been Christian in a historical or civilizational sense, the cultural influence of the modern West has spread post-Christian assumptions across the globe through education, media, technology, economics, and public life. In many places, the church now ministers in societies shaped by secularism, fragmentation, moral confusion, and resistance to transcendent truth. Yet the confession of the church remains unchanged: Christ is above all, Lord of all, and sufficient for all.

The Assembly will consider how Reformed churches can live faithfully in this context by drawing deeply from three enduring wellsprings of Christian life and witness: Scripture, prayer and spiritual disciplines, and missional commitment. These are not merely programmatic emphases but gifts of God through which the Spirit forms, renews, and sends His people into the world.

The Three Wellsprings

Scripture
The Word of God is the wellspring of truth, authority, wisdom, and direction for the people of God. In every age, the church must be reformed and renewed by the living voice of God in Holy Scripture.

Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines
Prayer and the spiritual disciplines are the wellspring of communion with the living Christ, forming His people in humility, holiness, dependence, and perseverance.

Missional Commitment
The church’s mission is the wellspring of outward witness and service, as Christ sends His people into the world to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and serve the nations in His name.

Together, these wellsprings call the global Reformed family to renewed faithfulness as we seek to live, worship, and bear witness under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

Christ Above All: Reformed Life in a Post-Christian Era
SaRang Church, Seoul, 2026

Dates & Venue

October 28–30, 2026 | Seoul, South Korea

The Seventh General Assembly of the World Reformed Fellowship will be held in Seoul, South Korea, from Wednesday, October 28, to Friday, October 30, 2026.

The Assembly will be hosted by SaRang Church in partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong). All General Assembly worship services, plenary sessions, panels, seminars, business sessions, and other official activities will take place in the outstanding facilities of SaRang Church.

The Assembly will begin with an Opening Worship Service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, and will conclude with a Closing Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30.

Hosting the Assembly in Korea reflects the WRF’s commitment to strengthening fellowship with the Korean Reformed Church while fostering deeper unity, theological reflection, and partnership throughout the global Reformed community. It is our hope that the global Reformed family will be blessed by the theological vitality, prayerful devotion, and missionary commitment of the Korean church, and that the Korean church will likewise be encouraged through fellowship with brothers and sisters from around the world.

Venue

SaRang Church
Seoul, South Korea

Additional information regarding transportation, recommended hotels, and local arrangements will be made available through the General Assembly registration materials.

Seoul, South Korea

City

SaRang Church

Venue

Church Sanctuary

Auditorium

Speakers

The Seventh General Assembly will include preaching, plenary addresses, panel discussions, seminars, and other contributions from pastors, theologians, church leaders, and ministry practitioners from Korea and from across the global Reformed community.

The program is being designed around the Assembly theme, “Christ Above All: Reformed Life in a Post-Christian Era,” and its three daily emphases: Scripture, prayer and spiritual disciplines, and missional commitment. Each day will include worship and preaching, plenary teaching, and opportunities for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.

The Assembly is expected to include contributions from leaders representing the WRF, the Korean hosts, and the wider global Reformed fellowship, including preaching and plenary sessions related to:
  • The centrality of Scripture in Reformed life and witness
  • Expository preaching and proclamation in the contemporary world
  • Prayer, spiritual disciplines, and communion with Christ
  • Mission, discipleship, and global Reformed partnership
  • The witness of the Korean church and the ongoing ministry of SaRang Church
  • The future direction of the World Reformed Fellowship
These are some of the confirmed speakers, panelists and worship participants:
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James Lagos Alexander

Panelist

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


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Pierre Berthoud

Plenary Speaker

President of the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians


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Rev. Chang Bong Saing (장봉생)

Preacher

General Assembly President of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong) - 2025-2026


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Billy Kristanto

Panelist

Pastor with the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia and Theology Professor at STT Reformed Injili Internasional in Jakarta


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Davi Charles Gomes

Plenary Speaker

International Director & CEO of the World Reformed Fellowship


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Jeong Yeong-gyo

Preacher

General Assembly Vice-President of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong) - President elect 2026-2027


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Young Ko

Plenary Speaker

Pastor of Igreja Presbiteriana Agua Viva (São Paulo) and Director of Discipleship Making Ministries International in Latin America 


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John McClean

Panel Moderator

Vice Principal of Christ College in Sydney, Australia


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Andrew McGowan

Plenary Speaker

Vice-Chair of the WRF Board of Directors and Chair of the WRF Theology Commission


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Rob Norris

Plenary Speaker

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World Reformed Fellowship


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John Oh

Preacher

Senior Pastor of SaRang Church in Seoul, South Korea and Seveth WRF-GA Host

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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


CLICK PHOTO TO KNOW MORE

James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


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James Lagos Alexander

Preacher

Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)


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Suggested Accommodation

The hotels bellow are close to the venue of our meetings and some will count with transportation for the event. The registration for the event does not include accommodation. So, once you registered for the event, you should do your reservation with one of the following hotels or one of your preference.

Embassy Suites by Hilton

191 E. Pine Street
407-841-1000

330 meters walking distance from venue

Grade

Comfort

Room Type & Price
Standard  $199 per night

Website
The Hilton Garden Inn

401 N. Magnolia Av.
407-648-4171

1.2 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Comfort

Room Type & Price
Standard $163 per night

Website
Sonder Wellborn Downtown

1.5 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Moderate

Room Type & Price
Standard $123 per night

Website
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Universal


Grade

Moderate

Room Type & Price
Standard  $104 per night

Website
Sleep Inn & Suites Orlando International Airport


15 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Economy

Room Type & Price
Standard $83 per night

Website
Quality Inn At International Drive


17 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Economy

Room Type & Price
Standard $66 per night

Website
The Delaney Boutique Hotel

1315 S. Orange Avenue
407-849-0805
info@staydh.com

1.5 km driving distance from venue

Grade: 
Comfort

Room Type & Price
Standart $179 per night

Website
Hampton Inn and Suites

43 Columbia Street
407-270-6460

300 meters walking distance from venue

Grade

Comfort

Room Type & Price
Standard $162 per night

Website
Best Western Orlando West


Grade

Moderate

Room Type & Price
Standard $107 per night

Website
Wyndham Garden Orlando Airport


Grade

Moderate

Room Type & Price
Standard  $130 per night

Website
SureStay Plus by Best Western Orlando International Drive


14 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Economy

Room Type & Price
Standard $82 per night

Website
Super 8 by Wyndham International Drive


14 Km driving distance from venue

Grade

Economy

Room Type & Price
Standard $62 per night

Website

Program

October 27, 2022
THURSDAY
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pre-Conference General Workshop
Speaker
Diane Langberg
Diane Langberg
Preventing Abuse in Christian Organizations
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opening Session & Worship
Rob Norris
Rob Norris
Welcome and Conference Openning
Worship
Worship
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Music Team
Davi Charles Gomes
Davi Charles Gomes
Preacher
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Plenary 1
Speaker
Michael Allen
Michael Allen
The Church: Reformed and Catholic
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Fellowship Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel 1: Reformed Theology, Politics and Economics
Panelists
John McClean
John McClean
Panel Moderator
Antonio Cabrera
Antonio Cabrera
Panelist
Jonggu Lim
Jonggu Lim
Panelist
Koos Richards
Koos Richards
Panelist
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fellowship Break
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Plenary 2
Speaker
Rob Norris
Rob Norris
The Worship of the Church
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner Break
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Plenary 3
Speaker
James Eglinton
James Eglinton
The Church & Society
7:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Fellowship Break
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Plenary 4
Speaker
Richard Pratt
Richard Pratt
The Church and the Kingdom of God
October 28, 2022
FRIDAY
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Worship and Preaching
Preacher
James Lagos Alexander
James Lagos Alexander
Presiding Bishop of the African Inland Church (South Sudan)
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Plenary 5
Speaker
Hiralal Solanki
Hiralal Solanki
The Church under Religious Persecution
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fellowship Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel 2: The Church under pressure from the State
Panelists
John McClean
John McClean
Panel Moderator
Kin Yip Louie
Kin Yip Louie
Panelist
Ben Intan
Ben Intan
Panelist
Dean Weaver
Dean Weaver
Panelist
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 2:45: PM
General Assembly Meeting (First Session)
Devotional
David Swanson
David Swanson
Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Chair
Rob Norris
Rob Norris
Chairman of the Board
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Fellowship Break
3:00 PM - 3:45: PM
General Assembly Meeting (Second Session)
Chair
Rob Norris
Rob Norris
Chairman of the Board
Presenter
Andrew McGowan
Andrew McGowan
Report of the Theology Commission on Ecclesiology
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seminars
Seminar Speakers
Jack Whytock
Jack Whytock
The Use of Non-Formal Theological Education for the Church's Advance
Case Thorp
Case Thorp
Faith and Work Seminar
Guy Waters
Guy Waters
God and Caesar: The Church and Political Engagement
Steve Curtis
Steve Curtis
The Commission on Evangelism and Missions
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Dinner Break
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday Evening Special Concert
October 29, 2022
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Worship and Preaching
Preacher
Michael Aitcheson
Michael Aitcheson
Senior Pastor and Planter of Christ United Fellowship (Orlando)
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Plenary 6
Speaker
Gerald Bray
Gerald Bray
The Holiness of the Church
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fellowship Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Plenary 7
Speaker
Andrew McGowan
Andrew McGowan
The Unity of the Church
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Networking Luncheons
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free Afternoon
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Special Event: Old Florida Hoedown
The Event
The Event
Traditional Florida Food &

Entertainment + Fellowship (dinner included, registration required)

October 30, 2022
SUNDAY
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Worship at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando (Sixth General Assembly Conclusion)
Preacher
David Swanson
David Swanson
Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

This Event has concluded - Registration closed

This Event has concluded - Registration closed