APBY

Asia Pacific Baptist Youth

Our History

The history of Asia Pacific Baptist Youth dates back to 1953 when the Baptist Youth around the world met for the 4th Baptist World Youth Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

One of the first initiation for the formation of ABYF came from Akiko Endo (Later Mrs. Matsumura) whose vision led to an October 10 meeting in 1954 in Sri Lanka. Joel Sorenson, who was the Youth Secretary of the Baptist World Youth, was invited by Willie Wikramasinghe followed by visits to India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar.

Following the visit of Joel Sorenson, and correspondence amongst the leaders in Asia resulted in the first meeting of Asia Baptist Youth Fellowship on August 20, 1956. Hong Kong, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan and Thailand answered the roll call parade of nations at the 1st Asian Baptist Youth Conference held in Hong Kong.

In 2006, at the 7th Congress of the Asian Baptist Federation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the nomenclature of Asian Baptist Youth Fellowship was changed to Asia Pacific Baptist Youth.

Asia Pacific Baptist Youth continues to serve and represent Baptists around the Asia Pacific region as regional body to the Baptist World Alliance Youth Department.

OUR MISSION

APBY seeks to build a network among Baptists Youth Leaders in the Asia Pacific Area.

OUR VISION

APBY seeks to engage, build a comprehensive network among the APBY member bodies, to help, support and train young people to become future leaders.

OUR AIMS

To promote fellowship, cooperation and service among Baptist Youth and their Leaders.
To provide training to existing Baptist Youth Leaders.
To assist in consultation and planning for various ministry programs.
To be aware of and respond to the changing needs of the youth in our region.
To hold a Youth Conference that celebrates Gods work among the Baptist Youth of the Asia Pacific Region.

We Will Achieve This By

  • Providing Training
  • Holding Conferences
  • Sharing Information
  • Leadership Development
  • Identifying Resources
  • Supporting Leaders
  • Creating Networks

APBY Team Members

Rev. Steve Dixon

Rev. Steve Dixon

President
Mr. Jacob Khiangte

Mr. Jacob Khiangte

Vice President
Ms. Lakna Premawardhane

Ms. Lakna Premawardhane

Ms. Ireina Ruth Sereina

Ms. Ireina Ruth Sereina

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