Dieter Reinstorf

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Fundraising Drive of the FELSISA with Bishop Dieter Reinstorf

I am Dieter Heinrich Reinstorf (31.05.1958). I grew up on a farm near the congregation of Wittenberg (Piet Retief), where I was baptised and confirmed.

I started studying at the University in Pretoria from 1978 to 1984 and graduated with a BA (Hons) Degree. After completing my studies of theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Pretoria and the Lutheran Theological College in Oberursel, Germany, I did an internship in Kirchdorf, followed by my ordination on 5.7.1987.

Part-time studies followed at the University of Pretoria, culminating in a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate in New Testament.

I served congregations in Pretoria (1987-1994), Greytown (1994-2002), Cape Town (2003-2011) and now Pietermaritzburg (from 2012).

Since 1994 I have served on the Synodical Council of the FELSISA and was elected as Bishop in 2010.