Lesslie Newbigin, pioneer of Indian church and WCC, is remembered at 100 years December 9, 2009 by Fulcrum The life of Bishop Lesslie Newbigin, who was instrumental in the creation of the united Church of South India and who played a key role in the World Council of Churches, is being commemorated 100 years after his birth. Episcopal Life Online, 8 December 2009 FulcrumShareTweetShare