 Calvin also wrote that he was prepared to follow the Lord 's calling . A plan was drawn up in which Viret would be appointed to take temporary charge in Geneva for six months while Bucer and Calvin would visit the city to determine the next steps . However , the city council pressed for the immediate appointment of Calvin in Geneva . By summer 1541 , Strasbourg decided to loan Calvin to Geneva for six months . Calvin returned on 13 September 1541 with an official escort and a wagon for his family . 
