The stone at the tomb was not moved so that Jesus could get out, but so that the disciples could look in. A sign had to be set.

— Heinz Bossi (1950–2025), Pastor, Musiker, Vizepräsident der Schweizerischen Pfingstmission

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit

Occasions: The Church Year

Heinz Bossi

Heinz Bossi (1950–2025) war ein Schweizer Pfingstpastor, Musiker und langjähriger Vizepräsident der Schweizerischen Pfingstmission, der über drei Jahrzehnte die Gemeinde in Wädenswil leitete. Er verband theologische Verkündigung mit christlicher Musikarbeit und engagierte sich neben seiner Leitungs- und Ausbildungstätigkeit in diakonischen Hilfsprojekten in Rumänien. Bibellesern begegnet er vor allem durch seine pointierten Aphorismen zu Nachfolge, Leiterschaft und praktischer Glaubensgestaltung.

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