Plenary Session
Global Facilitator, WEA Youth Commission
Church Engagement Director, Arise Asia
Rev. Ashish Hirday is a seasoned youth ministry practitioner with over two decades of experience integrating mission and church-based leadership. He began his ministry journey as a local church youth pastor in India and has since served in strategic leadership roles at national, regional, and global levels. Over the years, he has ministered in more than 20 countries, partnering with churches and mission movements to disciple young people and equip emerging leaders across cultures.
Currently, he leads the Youth Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance, serving and strengthening youth networks worldwide. Regionally, he serves as Director for Church Engagement with the Arise Asia Youth Mission Movement, mobilizing churches for mission among the next generation. Nationally, he leads Young Hope, globally known as the Word of Life Fellowship. Together with his wife, Rachana, he co-leads GEN NOW, a ministry committed to walking alongside vulnerable and hurting youth.
Despite his global missional responsibilities, Ashish remains deeply rooted in the life of the local church. He continues to pastor at Hope City Fellowship, where he disciples believers, mentors young leaders, and invests faithfully at the grassroots.
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Missiology
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Family Life Education