7th World Deaf Assemblies of God Conference CARTAGENA COLOMBIA

The World Deaf Assemblies of God people has a history of 30 years offering conferences like this. We thank God for His abundant blessings on these conferences. This year the conference will be held in Colombia, in the city of Cartagena. We welcome Deaf people from world to the WDAG. We are praying that God will fill us with His Holy Spirit so we can serve Him. We encourage you to attend WDAG 2026.

7th World deaf Assemblies of God conference in Colombia

The last World Deaf Assemblies of God celebrated in Colombia in October, 2026 was a blessed experience for all our lives. The power of the Holy Spirit was manifested among those who participated in this event and we could be touched with a fresh new vision in the service of our God.

The light shines in the darkness

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5

Cartagena, COLOMBIA

Cartagena de Indias, with its colonial charm and rich history, is undoubtedly one of the most precious jewels of the Caribbean. However, the city is not only defined by its past; It also has a vibrant and modern side that is essential to understanding its current dynamism. Bocagrande, the most modern and cosmopolitan neighborhood of Cartagena.

WDAG International Officers

From different countries, our working team is united with the same commission: Promote fraternity among the different deaf missions of the Assemblies of God worldwide.

Emory Dively
Founder / President of WDAG, USA

Pastor: Deaf Life Church: St Paul MN with five churches. since 1997 to present
Founder/former President/Consultant: US Deaf Assemblies of God Fellowship since 1989 to present
Founder/President: World Deaf Assemblies of God since 1993 to present
US AG Missionary to Deaf Culture Field since 1982 to present
Former Director/Department Chair of Deaf International Bible College 1986-1999
Former Campus Minister at National Technical Institute for the Deaf of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester NY 1982-88.
Lives in St Paul, MN USA with wife: Cindy Dively and 4 grandchildren.

National Deaf Culture Fellowship
Emory Dively
Founder / President of WDAG, USA
Riho Kurg
Vice President, Estonia

Deaf head pastor in Estonian Christian Pentecostal Church since 1993, coordinator in European Deaf Christian Alliance 1998.

EKNK Kurtide Kogudus Viipekogudus
Riho Kurg
Vice President, Estonia
Junhwan Hwang
Recording Secretary / Asia Region Officer, South Korea

Present, Ministry at Gimje Ephphata Deaf Church.
Research team leader of the translation of the Bible into Korean Sign Language and Film Director.

Junhwan Hwang
Recording Secretary / Asia Region Officer, South Korea
Donna Greensland
Corresponding Secretary, Australia

Pastor of Logan City Deaf Church and Sunshine Coast Deaf Church in Queensland Australia.

Donna Greensland
Corresponding Secretary, Australia
Miya Kori
Treasurer, Japan

Miya Kori
Treasurer, Japan
John Graham
North America Region Officer, Canada

Ministry. New Life Deaf Church, Milton, Ontario Canada

New Life Deaf Church
John Graham
North America Region Officer, Canada
Masami Kato
Asia Region Officer, Japan

Masami Kato
Asia Region Officer, Japan
Stanley Grimmett
Australia & New Zealand South Pacific Ocean Isles Officer, Australia

Deaf pastor and part-time church maintenance at Inspire Church, Liverpool (South Western area of Greater Sydney) Australia.

Stanley Grimmett
Australia & New Zealand South Pacific Ocean Isles Officer, Australia
David Roldan
Executive Regional to oversee all Regional Officers and Conference Coordinator / Europe Region Officer, Spain

Deaf Christian Ministry & ADE Assemblies of God in Spain.

Deaf Christian Ministry
David Roldan
Executive Regional to oversee all Regional Officers and Conference Coordinator / Europe Region Officer, Spain
Marcos Jordan
Central America Officer, Honduras

EFATA Assemblies of God in Honduras

Marcos Jordan
Central America Officer, Honduras
William Edgar Mora Ayala
South America Officer, Colombia

Ministerio de Sordos

William Edgar Mora Ayala
South America Officer, Colombia
Seth Sobral
North America Region Officer, USA

Seth Sobral
North America Region Officer, USA
Michael Brown
South America Officer, Bolivia

Missionary de Bolivia

Michael Brown
South America Officer, Bolivia
Giuseppe Settembre
Western Europe Region Officer, Italy

ADI Assamblies of God in Italy

Giuseppe Settembre
Western Europe Region Officer, Italy
Maxim Kosovets
Eastern Europe Region Officer, Ukraine

Maxim Kosovets
Eastern Europe Region Officer, Ukraine
Carlos Reyes
Carribean Isles Officer, Dominican Republic

Carlos Reyes
Carribean Isles Officer, Dominican Republic

WDAG Conference Activities Schedule

Preview about Conference Activities in January 2026 (To be detailed soon)

Register Pricing Rates

Register pricing depends of date you Reserve it. If you Register earlier, you can have the best price. Each year the price will increase in 50$. However, the Only Registration option, will be the same for all time.

PER PERSON
Regular price (Before 31 December 2025)
$550
A. ONLY REGIONS: North America, Europe, Southwest Asia, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific.Register
All included
A. Registration (Pay full $550 USD)
Acommodation Hotel Costa del Sol ***
All meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, buffet self service
Tourist visit
Magazine with news about Conference
Shirt with Conference Logo
A. Registration (Pay Deposit $300 USD)
Fill all data about first Registrant. If It's and Individual Registry, Select ``Add to Cart`` or ``Deposit`` and go to Checkout.
PER PERSON
Regular price (Before 31 December 2025)
$450
B. ONLY REGIONS: Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Ukranie, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Siberia.Register
All included
B. Registration (Pay full $450 USD)
Acommodation Hotel Costa del Sol ***
All meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, buffet self service
Tourist visit
Magazine with news about Conference
Shirt with Conference Logo
B. Registration (Pay Deposit $250 USD)
Fill all data about first Registrant. If It's and Individual Registry, Select ``Add to Cart`` or ``Deposit`` and go to Checkout.

This payment included Registration, accommodation, Tourist Visits, All Meals (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner), a Shirt with a Conference Logo, and a Magazine about all activities.

You have to pay the total amount 60 days before the Conference starts. If you don’t pay this amount you will lose your deposit. only in case of a really justified cause could we refund max just 75% of the deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQs to find the answers to common questions. Can't find your question answered here? Contact us.

Is it necessary to bring the Registration Ticket?

Yes. In order to have a correct control about your details and personal information, It’s important. We have a control about every personal and payment data, but with your ticket printed you can justify to us any situation. Through this document is a receip about your payment.

So, please do not forget to present your document when you first attend the conference information desk.

Will I need a VISA to travel to Colombia?

May be. Please check this link to know wich countries must to need it. If so, contact with Colombia embassy in your country to ask for information and be able to enter to Colombia without problems.

Important: Do it at least 6 months before your trip.

If you need a document from our Organization to present at the embassy, please contact us and request it.

Third World countries have an special price?

If you are from: China, Vietnam, Africa, India, Pakistan, Pacific Islands, Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba or another third world country, please aks for help with either flight costs or conference costs by filling and sending the form below…

Third World Contact

Will there be an interpreter in my Sign Language?

Conference services only provide International Sign Language interpreters, so each group must come with an interpreter from his own country. If there’s not, please contact with us.

I have some allergies. What I have to do?

When you Register to the Conference, please explain about each food allergies. There’re an specific field for this. If you want to tell us anything more, there’re a field named “Coments” that you can use as you want.

Event location

Here, you will find directions to the conference venue. More space to meet and network!

VISIT US

Cra. 1 #9-18, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

EMAIL US

wemora87@gmail.com

CONTACT US

ZOOM: William Edgar Mora Ayala
(In the afternoon 6:00-8:00 P.M. - From Monday and Wednesday)