Norwegian theologian and pastor Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, 48, was elected 7th general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Thursday 27 August during its Central Committee meeting. Tveit will be the youngest general secretary since Willem A. Visser ‘t Hooft who had led the WCC while it was in process of formation and following its founding assembly 61 years ago.
OLAV FYKSE TVEIT ELECTED WCC GENERAL SECRETARY
Norwegian theologian and pastor Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, 48, was elected 7th general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Thursday 27 August during its Central Committee meeting. Tveit will be the youngest general secretary since Willem A. Visser ‘t Hooft who had led the WCC while it was in process of formation and following its founding assembly 61 years ago.
“This task I really feel is the call of God. I feel that we have a lot to do together”, said Tveit in his acceptance speech before the central committee. He stressed the spirit of unity that dominated the whole process and expressed hope that it will continue to reign in the common journey. Tveit encouraged the committee members to continue praying for him: “Please do not stop!”
Since 2002, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has been the general secretary of the Church of Norway Council on Ecumenical and International Relations. Tveit is a member of the WCC Faith and Order Plenary Commission and the board of directors and executive committee of the Christian Council of Norway.
Tveit was one of two candidates standing for election to the WCC’s highest administrative post. The other candidate was Rev. Dr Park Seong-won, a Presbyterian theologian from South Korea. Tveit will replace outgoing general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia who in February 2008 informed the Central Committee, the WCC’s highest governing body, that he would not seek a second term in office. Kobia has served as general secretary since 2004.
Tags: Church Life
September 16th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Salaam
Pastor
i want to continue my Bible study . i need ur help because i not have any Bible colleges information. because i am school teacher in pakistan. and earn 118 dollars monthly. but i want to learn more.
if u have any Bible college information which help me to study. i not want any kind of scholarship. this is an reality that i can not pay fees.
but if u help me in this case that u give me opportunity that i work and earn money and pay my fees and other expenses. i hope u guide me in best way. thanks
we greet in Pakistan with this urdu language word Salaam.
it means peace be with you.
Today i talk about Evangelism
if you have vision to preach in Pakistan then this is best for you to pray abundantly. and ask from God when i will go in Pakistan to preach Gospel. when God will guide you and help you then you come Pakistan. i also pray for you.
God bless you.
Isaiah 6 : 8
And i heard the voice of the Lord saying, whom shall i send , and who will go for us ? Then i said, Here am i , send me.
Jeremiah 1 : 4 – 8
now the Word of the Lord came to me saying, Before i formed you in the womb I knew you. and before you were born I consecrated you.
Then I said, Ah Lord God ! behold I do not know how to speak , for I am only a youth, But Lord said to me Do not say, I am only a youth for to all to whom I send you you shall go, and whatever I command you you shall speak. Be not afraid of them for I am with you to deliver you says the Lord.
This time God tells us to go and preach Gospel where i send you.
God ask question in first reference whom shall i send ?
This is duty of every Christian to preach Gospel in his office , in his shop, in his business where he get chance.
This is not only the duty of Pastors.
Because Jesus crucified for every man.
so every man duty to preach his Gospel to other nations.
we not afraid from all circumstances like Jeremiah.
if you afraid or get any fear in his heart then read Jeremiah 1 : 4 – 8
you get courage from God and Jesus.
Saneel Yousaf from Pakistan
My Bio-Data is under:
Name Saneel Yousaf
Father’s Name Yousaf Masih
Nationality Pakistani
Professsion School teacher
Identity Card no. 35102-7191596-3
Education Graduation (arts)
Bachelor of Education(B.Ed)
Master in urdu
Religious Education Diploma of Theology
B.th (Graduation in Theology)
From
Pakistan Theological Seminary
affiliated with I.G.M Norway.
Phone no. 0092-0300-4673224(Pastor Marqus)
P.O.Box. 2326
Lahore, 54000. Pakistan
e-mail: igm@nexlinx.net.pk
Phone No. 0092-0300-4404326 ( Saneel Yousaf)
Postal Address Saneel Yousaf
H.no. 36-S-415/1, Sultan Street,
Bahar Colony ,Kot Lakh Pat,
Lahore. Pakistan
you can verify about me from my seminary address and through e-mail from my seminary principal Pastor Marqus Fida .
God Bless you
Saneel Yousaf from Pakistan
November 7th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I WAS HAPPY IF I ENGAGED IN LEARNING OSLO INTRNATIONAL BIBLE UNIVERSITY ANY HOW GOD BLESS YOU…………………………..