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New Latin Link leader with a pastor’s heart
Marcel Dürst
(left) with John Chapman
Marcel Dürst has been appointed as Latin Link's new International Team Leader. Formerly in Peru and now based in his home country of Switzerland, Marcel reflects Latin Link’s increasingly global perspective.
He says, ‘I believe Latin Link is where the heart of mission is today – and I’m excited to be part of it. We’re partnering, networking, and enabling Latins to go into mission themselves.’
Marcel takes over from John Chapman who defined Latin Link’s modern approach to mission when two older missionary societies merged in 1991. He will devote half his time to Latin Link internationally and half to developing Latin Link in Switzerland, where it is known as Latino Partners.
'Marcel will give continuity, and bring something fresh to Latin Link'
John Chapman is to take up a curacy in the Church of England following his ordination at the end of June. He sees Marcel Dürst as a natural successor, having worked closely with him: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled with Marcel’s appointment. He will give continuity, and bring something fresh to Latin Link out of his own personality and gifts – he is a visionary, but with a pastor’s heart.’
Says Marcel, ‘I think it was Henry Ford who said, “Why is it that when I ask for an extra pair of hands I get a whole person?” Well, I’m glad there’s a whole person behind a pair of hands! I want people to benefit from Latin Link, to find their niche, and fulfil the mission of Christ wherever they are. If we can help them, it’s all part of the mission of Latin Link.’
Marcel
Dürst will assume full responsibility for his new role at Latin Link’s
International Assembly in Brazil in September.
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