insert_link Namibia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia Elects First Female Bishop, Reverend Hilja Nghaangulwa The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia made history by electing Reverend Hilja Nghaangulwa as its first female bishop. Nghaangulwa, who was previously Acting Head of the Eastern Diocese, received 51 votes, defeating Reverend John Haufiku, who garnered 23 votes. She steps into the role following the retirement of former Bishop Shekutamba Nambala and the passing of bishop-elect Martin Ngodji. Additionally, Reverend Gideon Niitenge was elected as the new bishop of […] todayAugust 15, 2024 47
insert_link Namibia ELCIN empowers infohut project The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) through its infohut project has handed over chickens to five young people living with HIV/AIDS to help them start poultry farming businesses. ELCIN’s eastern diocese youth leader Esther Sakaria at the handing over ceremony in Oniipa on Sunday said through the infohut project, they engage and equip young people and church leaders in life skills through the use of computers. She said they […] todayDecember 5, 2023 14