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Image Rev. Bertha Godfrey Munkhondya is the first woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi. Photo: David Mangâenda/ALCINET First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry" (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) communion of churches celebrates the ordination of Rev. Bertha Godfrey Munkhondya…
