Pamunugama YMCA at the 2nd Asia YMCA Mission Conference – Hong Kong

Ridma Fonseka, General Secretary of the YMCA of Pamunugama, attended the 2nd Asia YMCA Mission Conference held at the YMCA of Hong Kong from 21–24 November 2025. The conference brought together over 70 participants from across Asia, along with representatives from Germany, England, and the USA, strengthening regional and global Christian fellowship within the YMCA movement.

Grounded in John 10:9 – “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved”, the conference focused on prayer, reflection, worship, and mission renewal. A key symbolic moment of the gathering was the reaffirmation of the Paris Basis, with participants signing it again as a collective commitment to the Christian foundation of the YMCA.

Ridma Fonseka, a core group member of the Asia YMCA Christian Mission Network, actively contributed as a small group leader, facilitated discussions, led a session during the overnight prayer event, and also led the morning devotion on 24 November.

There were 4 Keynote Sessions which led to discussions during the conference.

• Keynote 1 – YMCA Mission Review
  Mr. Joachim Schmutz, General Secretary, Munich YMCA
  Delivered during the welcome dinner on 21 November, setting the tone for mission reflection.

• Keynote 2 – Entering Through Christ: Strengthening Our Foundation
  Dr. Samuel Stephens, President, Salem YMCA
  Delivered on 22 November at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre.

• Keynote 3 – Going Out in Faith: Expanding and Sustaining the Mission
  Mr. Peter Ho, General Secretary, YMCA of Hong Kong
  Delivered on 23 November at Yim Tin Tsai.

• Keynote 4 – Finding Pasture: Nurturing Vision and Partnerships
  Dr. David Newman, Founder and US Network Leader, CITY Movement
  Delivered on 24 November at the Grand Assembly Hall.

The programme also included two brief exposure visits: one to Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre for worship and reflection, and another to St. Joseph’s Chapel at Yim Tin Tsai, highlighting the integration of faith, culture, and community mission.

The conference reaffirmed the importance of collaboration, leadership development, and youth discipleship as essential pillars for strengthening and sustaining the YMCA Christian mission across Asia.