The Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain claims to discern the voice of God better than anyone else. Over the last several years many people have met with the Bishop because they have heard the call of God to become a pastor. The majority of whom have been turned away by the Bishop. Why? The Bishop has given various reasons, none of which make sense. However, it is notable that most who were told no (without the opportunity to even meet the proper committee of the LCiGB) were people who were more educated than the Bishop, who challenged the Bishop, or were from non European countries.
The Bishop, who has no degree in theology or the Bible, seems to believe that individuals with degrees in theology are not called by God.
Once she even claimed that the Lutheran Church in Great Britain does not ordain pastors.
She has also claimed that pastors ordained by the previous Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain are not really ordained unless she approves them.
The Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain does not seem to understand vocation from the Lutheran Confessions. She also seems to think her opinion is more important than God's or a congregation.
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