Asia 

From a small seed planted in the rich Bali soil, the mango grows into a massive, productive tree. The Church likens itself to this tree and aims to be a vital, spiritual presence in the life of the community, productive in all branches of its work. (Former) Bishop I. Wayan Mastra has a special reason for choosing the mango tree as a symbol. He explains that although the mango tree is highly visible, it adapts itself in a way that blends in with its rich, green, tropical environment. It provides welcome shade in a hot climate and produces refreshing fruit. Dr. Mastra identifies the mango tree with Revelation 21-22 where the writer sees a ‘New Jerusalem’ coming into being and containing the throne of God. From this spiritual center, comes a river of ‘living water’, like the steams that flow from Bali’s sacred mountains.
Dr. Mastra’s vision is to see the Christian Church in Bali become a spiritual center for the life of the Balinese people. From this spiritual center he sees streams of living water flowing---satisfying streams of God’s mercy, love and grace. Like the tree in Revelation, he sees the Church perpetually bearing fruit to satisfy the deepest hunger of those who search for life’s meaning.