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WELCOME TO IBC EINDHOVEN!
MISSION
The mission statement of IBC Eindhoven is: ‘Worshipping God – Building Believers – Sharing Jesus’.
VISION
Our vision is to reach the multi-cultural population of Eindhoven with the Gospel and the Word of God.
ABOUT
IBC Eindhoven was originally affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and is now connected and part of the International Baptist Convention. We always have had a multi-denominational and multicultural attendance.
So, regardless of where you come from and what your church background is, you are welcome to be part of our family.
PASTOR
This is Auke Rienstra, the pastor of the International Baptist Church. Born in the Netherlands, he moved to Australia after meeting his Australian wife, Grace Rienstra, and there he completed his Masters in Ministry.
A father of four and passionate about teaching the Gospel, he defines himself as “nobody telling everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. It’s all about Jesus!”
MINISTRIES
We believe all followers of Christ are part of the body of Christ and are called to contribute to the church using our gifts, talents, callings and vocations. We have a variety of ministries at IBC Eindhoven and we would love to serve you and help you get connected.
KIDS
During each service there is a children’s program for ages 0-12 (until high school). At IBC Children’s Church the kids learn about Jesus in interactive, fun and age-appropriate ways using a Bible-based curriculum. This curriculum walks kids through the entire Bible as one big story showing how it all points to Jesus! Parents are also welcome to have their children in the church service. Click the read more button for more details about the classes and schedule.
MISSIONARIES
Missionaries play an extremely important role in God’s Kingdom, as they bring the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people and communities who often have not yet heard it. Additionally, they also create and support social projects that meet both the spiritual and material needs of people.
Currently IBC Eindhoven supports three missionaries abroad and a children’s outreach program here in Eindhoven. For more information or recent prayer requests, please contact the IBC Missions team at missions@ibc-eindhoven.com.
Karoen was born in Thailand and grew up in the mission field. His parents served as missionaries for many years and planted three churches in Thailand. His father named him “Karoen”, which means “grace” in Thai, so that when people asked about his name, his father had the opportunity to share the gospel with them.
Currently, Karoen serves as an evangelist in both Thailand and Europe with the support of his wife Sandy. He ministers as a street evangelist and speaker with a heart for refugees and unreached people groups in both Europe and Asia through his program “Compassion for the Unreached”.
Paul grew up in Christian family in Kenya. At the age of twelve, during an evangelistic event, he realized that Jesus was his Savior and he dedicated his life to God. Always very active in the church and teaching at Life Ministry, in Kenya, he discovered a gift for teaching. He then began theological training to become a Bible school teacher.
Today, as director of Anchor, Paul works together with his wife Sabine to equip workers in Africa to fulfil their calling to share the Gospel with unwavering effectiveness, cultural sensitivity, and a heart for transformation by providing qualified training that equips workers to effectively reach the unreached in Africa and globally.
Annie Chikhwaza, the Dutch missionary affectionately known as the Mother of Malawi, is widely recognized for her work with orphans in Africa. She and her late husband Lewis founded Kondanani Children’s Village in 1998. It all started when Annie cradled an HIV/AIDS-affected baby in her arms – a moment that changed everything. Since then, she has cared for hundreds of children. Over the years, Kondanani has grown into a vibrant community, complete with children’s homes, a school, a farm, and a hospital.
CityKidz Eindhoven is a Christian foundation with the aim of acquainting children in and around Eindhoven with the awesome message the Bible has for us. Christians from diverse churches in Eindhoven work together to organize a variety of activities. Monthly children’s Bible clubs are open to children ages 4–9 and for teens ages 10+, in which the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ is central.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God and the authoritative basis for our doctrine and practice. We regard this Statement of Faith as an expression of the essential doctrines of grace set forth in the Bible. All Biblical references contained within this constitution are from the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible. These references are representative only; they should not be considered an exhaustive listing.
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Worship Service Times
Every Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Address
Geestakker 546, 5625 XL Eindhoven
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