“With his faith-based witness he inspired many people”
Chair of EKD Council praises deceased pastor Jörg Zink
Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, chair of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), has expressed sorrow at the death of Protestant theologian and bestselling author Zink and praised him as an outstanding Protestant figure.
“Jörg Zink reached the hearts of many people – at the Kirchentag, on TV and through his books. What always impressed me about him is how he linked personal spirituality and commitment to the world. Confessing faith in God as creator was unimaginable for him without stewardship of nature. He inspired many people with this authentic witness rooted in faith. The Protestant church owes him a debt of gratitude.”
For more information about Jörg Zink see
http://www.ekd.de/aktuell/edi_2016_09_12_zink.html
Hanover, 12 September 2016
EKD
Kerstin Kipp