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We envision a biblical counseling ministry that transforms lives in Berlin and serves as a model for churches throughout Germany. Because our Savior loved us first, we are deeply thankful, in awe, and indebted to him.
Our mission is to "Train the next generation (2 Tim 2:2) in the local church (Eph 4:12–16) how to counsel biblically (Rom 15:14) through discipleship (Col 1:28–29) so that they can be steadfast followers of Christ (1 Cor 16:13) who make disciples (Matt 28:18–20) for the glory of God (1 Thess 2:10–12)!"
We (Sam & Miri) have been married since 2007 and are blessed with two daughters. We have served as native missionaries with the Kontaktmission (our missions agency) in Berlin since 2011. In 2022, we decided to relocate to Faith Church Lafayette, IN for three years, in order for Sam to complete his MDiv degree at Faith Bible Seminary.
This temporary move to the United States has provided training and experience in biblical counseling within a church-based counseling ministry. The knowledge, wisdom, and practical skills gained during this time will be instrumental in establishing a similar ministry in Berlin.
Sam’s educational background includes:
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Once the bedrock of the Reformation, East Germany is recognized today as the most atheistic region globally, making Berlin the capital of atheism (72% of its 3.85M citizens identify as non-religious while evangelicals are part of the 0.5% of other religions).
The overall evangelical landscape in Germany sits at 2.1%. Biblical outreach and ministries are critically needed in the German-speaking area.
This presents both challenges and opportunities for gospel-centered biblical counseling that makes disciples by reaching unbelievers and teaching believers who Christ is and what he has done for us.