Leaders

David Walker Position: Pastor      Family: Samantha (wife), Benjamin (son) Favorite Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31  "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Favorite Book: Secular book, A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving.  Christian book, The Enemy Within by Kris Lundgaard Favorite Movie: This changes all the time but right now is Atonement. Hobbies:  Reading Learn more about Pastor David
Randy Kendrick Position: Deacon Area of Emphasis: Discipleship Service Opportunities Family: Elizabeth (wife), Eli (son) Anna (daughter), Samuel (son), Daniel (son) Favorite Verse:  Philippians 3:7-11 "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.  What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.  I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." How you became involved at GIBC: My wife and I checked out churches on the Internet before moving to Germany in 2001.  When we visited Grace, we found a caring family of believers, who acknowledge their failures and their dependence on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We are thankful for a Pastor who believes in and teaches the inerrancy of the Bible, even when the message is unpopular. Favorite Book: Knowing God by J.I. Packer Favorite Movie: Planes, Traines and Automobiles
Dave Langan Position: Deacon Area of Emphasis: Discipleship Service Opportunities Religious Education: Graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2006, masters in Biblical Studies Family: Zyvonne (wife), Dylan (son), Zophia (daughter) Favorite Verse: John 10:28 "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." How you became involved at GIBC: I saw an advertisement in the Herald Post.  As soon as our family walked in the door we knew that the Spirit had called us here. Favorite Book: Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis Favorite Movie: Either The Matrix or The Lord of The Rings
Udo Schiesl Position: Deacon Area of Emphasis: Worship Service Opportunities Family: Caroline (wife), John-Udo (son), Abigail (daughter), Ezra (son), Keziah (daughter) Religious Education:  I studied at religious schools in South Africa and some in Holland. Favorite Verse: (One of many) Luke 4:18-19 "The spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." How you became involved at GIBC: We moved from northern Germany to Heidelberg and decided to try the church.  They had a great family atmosphere and AWANA for the kids.  We have been here for four years now. Favorite Book:  After the Bible I like biographies about men of God like George Müller...John Wesley...Johnathan Edwards...Charles Finney...John Withfield...and many others. Favorite Movie:  The Passion of the Christ
Elungkiebe Zeliang (Ekie) Position: Deacon Area of Emphasis: Missions Service Opportunities Family: Kieziele (wife), Nsayising (son), Yicidiheing (son) Favorite Verse: Phil.3:14 “I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus” How you became involved at GIBC: We found the Church through the internet. In our first visit the lively worship atmosphere and the thrilling children’s ministry impressed us. So we have been attending the church since October 2006. Favorite Book: Anything on the history of Christianity Favorite Movie: comedies, martial arts
Scott Malcom Position:  Deacon Area of Emphasis: Missions Service Opportunities Family: Leslee (wife), Major (son), Allison (daughter), Emily (daughter), Erin (daughter) Favorite Verse:  1 John 3:1 "See what great love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" How you became involved at GIBC:  We became involved in Grace when a co-worker told us about it. When we arrived, we found a place where we knew we could connect and serve. We became members very quickly after arriving. Favorite Book: The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett Favorite Movie:  The Princess Bride