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First woman elected to head CCA

(ENI) The first woman elected as general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia has vowed to help heal wounds “not only in our societies, but also within our churches” in the world’s most populous continent.

The Rev. Henriette Tabita Hutabarat-Lebang, was referring to the theme of the church grouping’s 13th general assembly, meeting April 14-21 in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia.

A pastor’s daughter, Hutabarat-Lebang hails from Sulawesi, Indonesia. She was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1992 and has served in senior positions in Asia and internationally.

The CCA consists of almost 100 member churches and 16 national church councils in Asia.

She is a vice-president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.

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