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Two men request colloquies | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS):
Two men from the Arizona-California District have requested colloquies so they can become pastors in WELS. Rev. Taesang "John" Kim is a member of Water of Life, Las Vegas, Nev., and Rev. Joon Ho "Paul" Chung is a member of Prince of Peace, Thousand Oaks, Calif.
A colloquy is an in-depth interview with a pastor who has left another church body due to its false teaching or practice and now wants to serve as a WELS pastor. “The purpose of the colloquy is to examine the doctrine and practice of the applicant for ministry in our midst, so that we can be certain that he teaches and carries out his ministry in conformity with God's Word,” says Rev. Jon Buchholz, Arizona-California district president.
A colloquy is a rigorous process in which a committee consisting of one of the WELS vice presidents, a member of the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and the president of the district where the applicant lives questions the applicant about “his history and background, his family circumstances, the theological training he has already received, his understanding of Scripture, and his overall grasp of Lutheran doctrine and practice,” says Buchholz. “The colloquy process is designed to be thorough, so that all of the men involved can say definitively, ‘We are one in faith and a common confession.’ ”
If the candidate is approved, he also often attends Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for an academic year before being declared eligible for a call.
Buchholz says this process is beneficial for all involved. “Our synod is enriched by the experience and the diversity in culture and background that colloquy applicants bring. Our synod is a blessing to them because they find in WELS an encouraging bond of common faith as they walk together with pastors, teachers, and congregations who share their commitment to the truth.”
Formal notice to the WELS constituency of a colloquy request is required by the synod’s constitution. This notice is included below.
REQUESTS FOR COLLOQUY
The Rev. Taesang "John" Kim of Las Vegas, Nevada, has requested a colloquy for the purpose of serving in the pastoral ministry of WELS.
The Rev. Taesang "John" Kim of Las Vegas, Nevada, has requested a colloquy for the purpose of serving in the pastoral ministry of WELS.
The Rev. Joon Ho "Paul" Chung of Thousand Oaks, California, has requested a colloquy for the purpose of serving in the pastoral ministry of WELS.
Correspondence related to both of these requests should be addressed to the Rev. Jon D. Buchholz, Arizona-California District President, 715 W Southern Ave, Tempe AZ 85282. azcadp@wels.net. Comments should be received no later than April 15.
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narrow-minded has left a new comment on your post "Two men request colloquies | Wisconsin Evangelical...":
If these guys are UOJers, they will be right at home; however, if they are JBFAers, they should speak up now, lest they get Rydeckied. I'm using "get Rydeckied" as a synonym of "the left foot of fellowship" from the Icha-lexicon.
Brett Meyer has left a new comment on your post "Two men request colloquies | Wisconsin Evangelical...":
I second the motion to add 'Rydeckied' to the list.
Passed unanimously by the Board of Directors -
http://ichabodthegloryhasdeparted.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-new-entry-in-icha-slang-lexicon.html
