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New Bishop elected in ELCSA

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Pastor Horst Mulle has been elected as the new Bishop of ELCSA (N-T).The election took place at the Nordrand Congregation during its  Synod Congress held from 15-18 October, 2009.  The Synod was attended by 76 delegates, invited guests and other church representatives. with the theme - 'God saw all that he had made, and it was very good" Gen 1:31

Horst Muller was ordained in 1984 and has served at numerous congregations  including Piet Retief, Pietermaritzburg Congregation.  He is currently serving as Pastor at St.Peters Congregation in Pretoria.

His predecessor, Bishop Lilje, was elected as Bishop in 1991 and served in this position for 18 years.He will now take over congregations Nelspruit and the Northern Parishes.

Pastor Muller will assume duties as Bishop early next year.

 

 

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