Our Saviour

Andreas Albers was born on 04.09.1989. He first grew up in rural Lüneburg in northern Natal. In 1999 his family moved to Pretoria. After finishing school, he enrolled for Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pretoria. His majors were Biblical Languages (Greek and Hebrew) and History of Ancient Cultures. Upon completion he continued his studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Oberursel, Germany. Apart from studying a total of 4 years in Oberursel, he also studied for one semester at the University of Hamburg, one year at the Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indianda, USA, and one semester at the University of Frankfurt. In July 2016, he got married to his wife Maria. In February 2018, he successfully completed his 1st theological exam.

 

Andreas Albers then served as a vicar at the St. Paul congregation in Fairland, Johannesburg. After successfully completing his 2nd theological exam, he was ordained into the ministry in July 2019. Soon after he was called to serve the Our Saviour congregation in Wartburg, where he began his service in October 2019. May the Lord bless his work in our congregation and his work in furthering God’s kingdom here on earth.