Governance

Re-Forma

  1. is constituted as an independent entity (a self-governing organization). It is not under any other organization, but is part of the Global Theology Department of the WEA.
  2. has a President responsible for the overall leadership, including the legal set-up, constitution, job descriptions, etc. He is part of the Board. (Dr Manfred W. Kohl, Ambassador for Overseas Council International, is the current President.)
  3. has a legally constituted international Board with representatives from various continents, organizations, and church groups. The Board is solely responsible for the governance of Re-Forma. This Board meets annually. Board membership will be for three years, but can be renewed.
  4. has an Advisory Council with representatives from different continents.
  5. has a Director of Ministry responsible for implementation of Re-Forma's various activities, including fundraising, staff recruitment and management, and the carrying out of Re-Forma's objectives. He is responsible to the President. (This position is currently held by Dr Reuben van Rensburg, former President of the South African Theological Seminary.)
  6. is registered as a legal entity in Germany (for Europe), South Africa (for Africa), USA for North America, Philippines for Asia and Guatemala for Latin America

Executive Committee

President / CEO

Rev Dr Manfred Kohl (Canada)

Members

  • Rev Andreas Kammer (Germany)
  • Mr Colin Miller (Canada)
  • Dr Caswell Ntseno (South Africa)

Additional Board Members

  • Rev Dr John Bernard (United States)
  • Dr Paul Branch (Guatemala)
  • Rev Richard Flemming (Canada)
  • Dr Wai Yip Ho (Hong Kong SAR China)
  • Ms Sabrina Howell (India)
  • Rev Dr Riad Kassis (Lebanon)
  • Rev Dr Roger Kemp (Australia)
  • Dr Peirong Lin (Singapore)
  • Rev Steven Loots (South Africa)
  • Dr Theresa Lua (Philippines)
  • Ms Helga Marchak (Ukraine)
  • Dr Elizabeth Marvel (United States)
  • Dr Rosemary Ndoga (Kenya)
  • Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher (Germany)

Advisory Council

  • Rev Dr David Bennett
  • Mr Percy Deng
  • Rev Dr Ronald Freeman
  • Ms Melba June Mason
  • Rev Dr Bob Harris
  • Rev Kobus Grobler
  • Rev Willie Crew
  • Dr Bill Houston
  • Dr Ramesh Richard
  • Dr Mary Mumo