Celebrating 65 Years of the IBC
As IBC General Secretary Tim Faulkner and the presidents were considering the theme for this years Annual Convention Meeting, they wanted to focus on celebrating God’s faithfulness to the Convention over the past 65 years. They wanted to celebrate key things – things...
Celebrating God
by Brian KirbyPastor, IBC Berlin, Germany I love to celebrate! In my family as I was growing up birthdays were a chance to be surrounded by friends, family, and fun. I looked forward to my birthday -- not just to get some great gifts but to feel like it was...
Celebrating Church
by Andrea HesterbergChurch Development Coordinator, IBC Düsseldorf, GermanyWhen I was asked to write an article about Celebrating Church, I was excited right away and thought: “Yes, of course! We have a lot to celebrate!” Despite and even in contrast to all the bad...
Celebrating Unity
by Gerhard VenterFormer IBC Pastor and Interim PastorMost Christians, especially those in positions of leadership, are familiar with the fact that Jesus prayed for His followers’ unity (John 17:20-21 – it’s best to look at these verses against the background of the...
Celebrating Family
by Lydia WhitleyChurch Planter, Community Church, Berlin, GermanyAs we rode the bus away from IBC Stuttgart, our oldest son excitedly told us about all the toys, snacks, and new friends he made at church that day. I shared his excitement as I reflected on all the...
Celebrating the Past Year and Looking Towards the Next
by Tim Faulkner General SecretaryMoses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. (Exodus 18:17-18) Sometimes God's work...
Celebrating the Work of the IBC
The International Baptist Convention held its 60th Annual Convention Meeting, 23-25 October, at the International Baptist Church, Stuttgart, Germany, with the theme “Celebrating What Matters Most.” The meeting also marked the 65th anniversary of the Convention and...
Celebrating God’s Work among the Nations
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. (Psalm 105:1) The IBC’s 2023 Global Missions Offering will be divided between these three projects as we seek to join God in His work among the nations: PARTNERSHIPS (30%)...
Antwerp, Belgium
On 1 October, Antwerp Christian Fellowship (ACF) celebrated its annual Home Group Sunday. There are more than a dozen home groups currently serving ACF's congregation. Meeting at various times and locations throughout the Antwerp metro area, these groups provide an...
Brussels, Belgium
A 10-YEAR CELEBRATION AND THANKSGIVING DAY AT IBC BRUSSELS On 17 September, the International Baptist Church, Brussels, Belgium, held a service of thanksgiving for all of God’s goodness to IBC over the last 10 years since Pastor Roland Eskinazi moved to Brussels from...
