German heads WCC  

Geneva: Dr. Konrad Raiser (54),the German Lutheran pastor and theology professor, was chosen on Aug.24 to succeed Emilio Castro as the WCC’s chief executive officer and head of staff ., Prior to becoming professor of systematic theology and ecumenics in the Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany, in 1983, he had served in Geneva for 14 years, first in the Faith and Order secretariat and then as deputy general secretary. Meanwhile, Deborah Robinson (USA, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc) has been appointed executive secretary for racial justice issues (Programme Unit III- Justice, Peace and Creation) · (EPS)