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...

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...

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...

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...

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...