24 Sep 2018 | Churches, Highlights
“The best days of IBC Stuttgart are ahead of us.” These are the words Pastor David Packer repeatedly states as we move closer to the construction of a new building. Nearly seven years ago, the International Baptist Church of Stuttgart, Germany, began praying for a new...
30 Apr 2018 | Churches, Highlights
One of the previous pastors of the International Bible Church, Jurbise, Belgium, once said, “Pastoring an international church is like pastoring a parade!” In many of our churches, the so-called “revolving door” is a challenge to any kind of ongoing leadership...
30 Apr 2018 | Churches, Highlights
The Women at the Well “Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11: 25b) On 2 September 2017, the International Church of Zürich saw a relaunch of its women’s ministry, together with a new name. In an international church, the feeling of...
30 Apr 2018 | Churches, Highlights
From 2-4 March, the Emmanuel International Church of Paris had their annual men’s retreat. As a former member of EIC Paris, I suggested to Paul Ho (EIC men’s minister) and Parker Windle (EIC senior pastor) that a group of men from Emmanuel Baptist Church of...
30 Apr 2018 | Churches, Highlights
On 4 March, the International Baptist Church, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, held a special Community Connect. On this Sunday, extra activities were organized to create an additional opportunity for fellowship and building relationships. During the morning service, all...
30 Apr 2018 | Churches, Highlights
“We are Your Church…” As in any family, there are changes and phases in the history of a church that need embracing. Our church in its very beginning served the American soldiers stationed in the region so that they might have an English-language service and a piece...