Governance

• Re-Forma
  1. is constituted as an independent entity (a self-governing organization). It is not under any other organization, but is affiliated with the WEA.
  2. has an Advisory Council with representatives from different continents.
  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, always during the second week of March. Board membership will be for three years, but can be renewed. The current members are Rev Dr Manfred Kohl (Canada), Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher (Germany), Pastor Andreas Kammer (Germany), Rev Steven Loots (South Africa), Rev Dr Paul Sanders (France), Rev Dr Riad Kassis (Lebanon), Rev Dr Roger Kemp (Australia) and Rev Richard Flemming (Canada).
  4. 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. His email address is manfred@overseas.org)
  5. has a Project Manager 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. His email address is reubenvanrensburg1@gmail.com)
  6. is registered as a legal entity in Germany (for Europe), but plans to also register in South Africa (for Africa) and in North America, with bank accounts, offices/sub- offices, etc.
  7. is establishing prayer groups, lists of supporters, friends, newsletter recipients, mailing lists, etc.
• President
  • Rev Dr Manfred Kohl (Canada)
• Executive Board Members
  • Rev Dr Manfred Kohl (Canada)
  • Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher (Germany)
  • Rev Andreas Kammer (Germany)
• Board Members
  • Rev Richard Flemming (Canada)
  • Rev Steven Loots (South Africa)
  • Rev Dr Paul Sanders (France)
  • Rev Dr Riad Kassis (Lebanon)
  • Rev Dr Roger Kemp (Australia)
• Board Members Joining in March 2020
  • Dr Theresa Lua (Philippines)
  • Rev Dr John Bernard (USA)
  • Rev Dr David Ramirez (Latin America)
• Advisory Council
  • Mr Percy Deng
  • Rev Raymond Lombard
  • Rev Rob Hayes
  • Rev Dr Wilmer Estrada-Carrasquillo
  • Rev Al Bridges
  • Rev Dr David Bennett
  • Rev Dr Ronald Freeman
  • Ms Melba June Mason
  • Rev Dr Bob Harris
  • Rev Kobus Grobler
  • Rev Willie Crew
  • Dr Bill Houston
  • Dr Dave Deuel
  • Dr Ashish Crispal
  • Dr Lionel Young
  • Dr Ramesh Richard
• Project Director
  • Dr Reuben van Rensburg (South Africa)
• Address in South Africa
  Box 116
  Jeffreys Bay
  6330 South Africa
• Address in Germany
  Hassengasse 2,
  89522, Heidenheim
  Germany