New Bishop for Lutheran Church
By Rumbidzai Mbewe
Bishop Dr. Michael Dube
The office of the Bishop in the Lutheran Church is done in a rotational process from the three dioceses in the Lutheran Church. The Diocese of Western Zimbabwe of the Lutheran Church takes over from the Diocese of Central Zimbabwe.
In an interview, Rev Mbongeni Dube, said the event was successful and is one event that attracted a lot of attention. He said this event was remarkable as it was attended by representatives from different church denominations as well as politicians. Rev Dube said Bishop Dube has always been a visionary leader and the church was in good hands.
“ From his speech you can tell he has a vision for the church, the ecumenical work of the church and also the church being the prophetic voice in the public space. He will work to promote issues of justice in the church as well as women empowerment in the church,” he said.
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches congratulated Bishop Dube in their press statement and stated that he has served the church and the wider Christian community with distinction, including his role in the ZCC supervisory council.
“ Through his service he has demonstrated sound judgement , humility and a deep commitment to the mission of the church in Zimbabwe,” read the statement.