about Christian service in Islamic Countries and his experience as publishing director with the World Council of Churches. He also took part in the commissions for creed and church constituency in Lund, 1952 and Montreal 1964. On 27 October 1965, Ferdinand Sigg died unexpectedly in office. In 1966, Franz Schäfer was elected his successor as bishop. References Kurt Steckel and Ernst Sommer, Geschichte der Evangelisch-methodistischen Kirche, 1982, , pp 143–146 (German) See also List of bishops of the United Methodist Church 1902 births 1965 deaths People from Thalwil Swiss Methodist bishops Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church Swiss publishers (people) Christian Peace Conference members