“Seeking Conviviality,” a 2011-2013 Department for Mission and Development program, looks to develop holistic diaconal responses to poverty in Europe. Meet Rev. Arnoy Borre, a member of the core group.
Name | Rev. Arnoy Borre
Country | Norway
LWF Member Church | Church of Norway
Diaconal Organization | The Church City Mission of Oslo
What kind of diaconal work are you doing?
The Church City Mission is a diaconal foundation created in 1855 that works in accordance with the confessional basis of the Church of Norway. Today, 1150 employees and even more volunteers are involved in around 45 programs and institutions. I am a pastor working as advisor in one of our three departments with projects like:
- housing and guidance to children, adolescents and families
- an “open church” offering a phone hotline, fellowship and meaningful activity
- shelter and care for former sex workers
- assistance to persons affected by the HIV virus
- health care for illegal immigrants
What challenges you in your work? What motivates you?
My challenge is mainly to stand behind the workers in the forefront: to support and advise without taking over their mandate. To see employees and volunteers developing their skills and strengths motivates me a lot in my role.
How does your faith link to your diaconal engagement?
My faith is my starting point for my job. [After serving] as a traditional “talking” pastor, I now hope to express my faith through what my organization is doing in our everyday work, meeting people in the city.
First “Seeking Conviviality” Workshop
See also:
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Steinar Eraker
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Tony Addy
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Maria Halldén
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Avo Üprus
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Dr Peter Szynka
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Vladislav Iviciak
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Maria Kulju
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Martin Urdze
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Dr Eva-Sibylle Vogel-Mfato
- “Seeking Conviviality” | Rev. Daniela Schwimbersky
