About Pembawa Obor Indonesia
Introduction
“Pembawa Obor” is an Indonesian term for Torchbearers.
Persekutuan Pembawa Obor Indonesia was established in 1985 as a non-denominational Christian ministry. We have become a partner for multiple church denominations and other Christian organizations in serving the Kingdom of God.
We are a member of Torchbearers International, a ministry of 25 centers around the world committed to sharing the Life of Christ.
Jimmy Kawilarang
Founder & National Director
Serving Lord Jesus Christ with Torchbearers in Indonesia since 1983, holding short Bible Schools in West Java, Central Java and East Java. Appointed as Torchbearers Indonesia national director in 1st August 1984. Graduated from School Of Leadership and Evangelism in Singapore. He gets acquainted with Torchbearers when he became a student at Capernwray Bible School England. He gets further training on Mission in All Nation Christian College in England and in World Relief Holistic Ministry in Thailand. Most of his ministry is equipping men and women from various church denominations at Torchbearers Centre, Pondok Kepenrey in West Java and other parts of Indonesia.
Pembawa Obor Indonesia Composition of the Foundation
Board of Directors
| Jimmy Kawilarang | Founder |
| Mande Kawilarang | Founder |
| Oki Irawan Tjahjadi | Supervisor |
| Tatang Lie | Chairman |
| Benyamin (Beben) | Secretary |
| Ng Bie Hiung | Treasurer |
| Ferryana (Noni) | Vice Treasurer |
| Mathius Dede | Public Relations |
| Rachel Makarios | Public Relations |
| Jan Engelbert | Public Relations |
Executive Board
| Jimmy Kawilarang | National Director |
| Rendy Tirtanadi | Program Director |
| Yosua Astawadjaja | Ministry Coordinator Field Representative |