Circular letter No. 4/2009
Nomination list
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To all Pastors and Congregational Councils
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Attached hereto is a list of profiles of all our pastors, which Church Council thought could be helpful for your preparation to nominate a candidate as bishop at your coming Annual General Meetings.
Please use these additional questions for a more intensive and in-depth discussion and possible interview with the candidates on your short list.
- What are the last five theological books you have read and enjoyed reading, why?
- What is your understanding of scripture?
- What is your standpoint regarding church unity?
- What do you think makes a church relevant to people and society today?
- What do you think is the task of a church?
- How do you position yourself regarding the charismatic movement in South Africa?
- From which theologians have you learned most? Why?
- From your own experiences, what do you think is required to lead a church?
- According to you what are the characteristics of a good leader?
- What are your ecumenical experiences? How do you see the role of the Lutheran World Federation, SACC, and LUCSA?
- What do you think are the major challenges to churches currently in South Africa?
- What would make you interested in being a bishop?
- What are your thoughts about church and diaconical services?
- As a bishop how would you deal with controversial issues within the church such as homosexuality, baptism, understanding of scripture, gender?
Sincere greetings,
D. R. Lilje,
Bishop