Perception
We want to encourage you to make time to reflect again on the opportunity we have in IC ministry to develop high capacity leaders. Tim Peters reminds us that Great leaders don't just create followers. We create more leaders! You…
Aletheia International Church Munich
FEIC Member Church Spotlight Aletheia International Church Munich Pastors: Bernd and Ryoko Armbruster The FEIC Member Church Spotlight is a feature in which we interview pastors of member churches and learn about their history, what makes the church unique and…
Don’t Stop Believing
Hebrews 11:30 says “By faith the walls of Jericho fell after the people had marched around them for seven days.” This has always been one of my favorite Bible stories! Can you really imagine the faith and courage it must…
Diversity Surrendered
I was talking with one of our pastors today about how we continually experience culture shock in International Church ministry! It's true. No matter how long you've served in a diverse ministry community, there is always more to learn as…
Third Places
Recently a friend of mine, Dan Desrosiers, shared some thoughts with me about the concept of "Third Places." Sociologist Ray Oldenburg has been credited with writing about this concept of creating community by focusing on what he defines as "Third…
Because He Lives
We love Easter weekend! It's one of our greatest attended weekends in the year but it's more than a ministry opportunity - it's the heart of our Gospel message. Jesus died and 3 days later He really rose again! Easter…
All Nations Christian Fellowship
FEIC Member Church Spotlight All Nations Christian Fellowship Pastors Jose and Carlotta Almarza The FEIC Member Church Spotlight is a feature in which we interview pastors of member churches and learn about their history, what makes the church unique and…
Let’s Be The Church
Recently I've been discussing with several pastors about how we define our ecclesiology in Europe as IC's. What distinguishes us as The Church? What should The Church look like in today's Europe? I want to share a few words that…
Encourage One Another Daily
Hebrews 3:13 reminds us to "encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today..." Recently I spent time in pre-marital counseling with a sharp young couple who will be getting married this summer. As we talked about communication…
For Darkness is as Light to You
It's that time of the year again.... our clocks spring forward and we lose one hour this weekend! The purpose of daylight savings time is to take advantage of the daylight hours. We change our clocks during the summer months…