Presiding Evangelist
Mareva M. Arnaud Tchong
Office: +1 816-833-1000 ext. 3026
Mareva Arnaud Tchong is Presiding Evangelist for Community of Christ. In this role, she supports the First Presidency as a spiritual companion and serves as chaplain to the World Church Leadership Council and the Council of Presidents of Seventy.
Originally from French Polynesia, Mareva has been serving Community of Christ since 1998. She began her ministry with ten years of service in French Polynesia, where she became the first woman called to serve as president of the Mission Centre. She has since continued her ministry for seventeen years in an international context within the worldwide church.
In 2013, Mareva was called to the apostolic ministry in the Council of Twelve Apostles, where she has also served as president. Her mission field, “PacifikAsia,” included Australia, East Asia, the Philippines, French Polynesia, and the Pacific Islands.
Across diverse contexts, Mareva seeks to embody the mission of Jesus Christ: to sow peace, build trust, and walk alongside individuals and communities as they find their place in God’s love. Her deep desire is to bless what is emerging, walk in hope, and serve the Gospel wherever it calls for justice, communion, and joy in the world.
Community of Christ has 250,000 members in more than 60 nations. The church’s mission is to “proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace.”
Community of Christ International Headquarters is located in Independence, Missouri, USA.