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French Ministries French Theological Training online
ONLINE - For the first time ever, LCC francophones have access to a theological training programme in French, thanks to an online programme being offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church–Synod of France (Église Évangélique Luthérienne–Synode de France - ÉÉLSF). That church body has graciously invited LCC members to participate. Four individuals from Quebec have submitted their applications for this lay training that extends over two years, starting in September 2021. The goal is to prepare church members in an orderly, systematic fashion in order to better serve the church in a variety of ways in light of ever-changing mission opportunities. In a serendipitous turn of events, a recent email from Australia to LCC led to the inclusion of three students from Burundi in the programme. Three ÉÉL-SF pastors, including Rev. Garry Heintz originally of Canada, will be teaching the courses. Rev. J. T. Haessig is coordinator of the programme. This opportunity is yet another example of the closer relations between LCC French ministries and the ÉÉL-SF because of recent electronic developments in the churches. Rev. Dr. David Somers, LCC’s Missionary At Large in Quebec.
Rev. Assefa Aredo is LCC’s Missionary at Large to
the Lutheran Oromo community in Winnipeg.
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