Reaching Greater Europe: International Church Planting
By Paul Trementozzi For many years I have thought to myself, ‘if I would ever go back and pastor a church in Europe what would that church look like?’ It is very clear to me that it would be,…
Spotlight : Althea International Church, Munich
Launched: July 2, 2017 Pastors: Bernd and Ryoko Armbruster In this FEIC Member Spotlight, Jeff Slaughter checks in with Pastor Bernd Armbruster one year after the launch of Althea International Church in Munich, Germany. We discuss his growth, successes and…
A Eucharist of Croissants and Coffee
By Kelly Delp Lead Pastor, The Bridge Paris, France One of the most powerful moments in a Sunday morning meeting with believers is that of the Eucharist. It is a moment when we all, as one, pause our lives, pause…
NEXT … Taking The Journey Together
It is week 42 ... and everyone who is connected to FEIC knows that this is our moment to be together! We will connect in every way possible with those who can physically be with us and celebrate with those who are…
Getting Unstuck
I was walking home from first grade one day when I decided to take a short cut through an open field. It had been raining for several days, and, much to my displeasure, I got stuck in the mud. No…
Mentoring & Modeling … Making A Difference!
Mentoring & Modeling ... Making A Difference! In recent weeks I have been connecting again with people who I have shared life and ministry with for a long time. Some of the connections I made were intentional, while others were…
Is This Good Enough? … That Is Not The Question!
I heard something this week from a colleague (thanks Brent Hurt) that challenged me deeply. Brent's wife is a teacher and one the things that she often hears when a student reluctantly turns in an assignment is this, "Is this…
When You Think It Is Time To Push … Think Again!
I think all of us understand that being "driven" is both a bad idea and a violation of the balanced Christ-life that we are called to live. We know all too well that God "leads" ... while Satan seeks to…
Hope Anchored … Keeps Our World Right Side Up!
I have always been a hope-giver! I can not identify a time when I did not pull for the underdog or feel bad for those who I felt were suffering/struggling. I could never hold back hope when it seemed to…
Share His Wisdom, Speak The Truth … And Save Our World!
As I am writing, I am wrestling with my heart! The events in Nice, France have produced more pain than Dallas, Texas ... and before the funerals end in one city, they start in another. Our hearts have been shattered…