Who will be the new provost? Decision on July 5 in Güstrow!
Who will be the new provost? Decision on July 5 in Güstrow!
The choice is just around the corner and the tension increases! On July 5, 2025, a new leadership figure for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the church district of Mecklenburg will be elected in Güstrow. In the race there are two top -class candidates: Pastor Jonas Görlich and pastor Anne Hala. Both have plenty of experience and could soon take over the position of provost that Marcus Antonioli previously held, who has now taken over the management of the "Personnel in the Annunciation Service" department in Kiel. Nordkurier reports that the decision on the election is made in a special conference of the church district.
With a staggered program, the applicants have already imagined. Anne Hala, who has been a regional mentor since 2021, designed a service in Schwerin Cathedral on June 15. Jonas Görlich, currently a pastor in Lohmen, had his forum on June 21 in the same cathedral. Here the parishioners had the opportunity to talk to the candidates and learn more about their vision for the church.
The candidates in detail
Jonas Görlich, born in Braunschweig, completed his theological training at the universities of Münster, Berlin and Göttingen. Before he started service as pastors in the parish of Lohmen in February 2015, he completed his vicariate in the parish of St. Johannes Hondelage. As an active member of the Mecklenburg church district synod and in the church district council, he not only brings theory, but also a lot of practice. MV emphasizes that Görlich has a good overview of the upcoming challenges.
Anne Hala, on the other hand, who saw the light of day in Neubrandenburg, has refined her theological knowledge of Rostock and Lausanne. From 2011 to 2021 she served as a pastor of the parish in the ProSeken-Hohenkirchen parish before she became a regional mentor. This experience and position as a teacher for prospective pastors make her an impressive candidate for the office. Nordkirche describes the qualifications of both applicants as excellent.
the election process and the importance of the office
The election will take place on Saturday, July 5th, at a special conference of the church district synod. The committee consists of 55 voting members who have to vote for the successor to the previous provost. To be elected, a candidate needs the majority of the votes. The newly elected provost will be based in Wismar and lead one of the four church regions that comprise the Wismar Propstei.
With a total of 38,713 parishioners in 51 parishes, the church district of Mecklenburg is a lively community. If one discusses the upcoming challenges, such as the demographic change and the integration of younger members, it becomes clear how important a clear, inspiring and determined leadership is.
What will happen on July 5? The parish is eagerly awaiting the new election and the associated course for future development. The hearts of the believers hit up and the results could have a lasting impact on the direction of the church in Mecklenburg.
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