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Mozambique – hope for children with disabilities
In September, Christoph Haus went to Sierra Leone, which was his first intercontinental business trip since the corona pandemic started. After years of civil war, Ebola, a devastating landslide, fire disasters and the corona pandemic, it is impressive to see how our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone do not let themselves be discouraged. The Secretary General returned with many impressions.
Mission Council November 2021 – Gratitude for new calling
“Due to his skills and passionate heart for mission, the Executive Committee (Board of Directors) of EBM INTERNATIONAL unanimously appoint Prof. Dr. Michael Kißkalt as the new General Secretary.” With these words, the president of EBM INTERNATIONAL, Emma Mabidilala from South Africa, summarized her written recommendation for the delegates of the council in the run-up to the online mission council. This passion was evident in Pastor Michael Kißkalt’s personal introduction at the meeting. He will be appointed as the new General Secretary from January 2023. Michael will take over from Pastor Christoph Haus, who will retire after 14 years of service at EBM INTERNATIONAL.
Sierra Leone: The Baptist Union is regrouping itself| STORY FROM THE MISSIONFIELD | October 2021
In September, Christoph Haus went to Sierra Leone, which was his first intercontinental business trip since the corona pandemic started. After years of civil war, Ebola, a devastating landslide, fire disasters and the corona pandemic, it is impressive to see how our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone do not let themselves be discouraged. The Secretary General returned with many impressions.
South Africa – miracles in people’s lives| STORY FROM THE MISSIONFIELD | September 2021
“For me, the works of God that take place in people’s lives are some of the greatest miracles. In meeting and exchanging ideas with the students, I learn about these miracles that they have experienced with God.” Our missionary in South Africa, Johann Vollbracht, tells of his experiences over the last few months and an impressive encounter with a woman.
Turkey – small glimmers of hope give courage | STORY FROM THE MISSIONFIELD | August 2021
A few hours after Christoph Haus returned from his overseas trip to Turkey, he was already back at work in his office in Elstal and writing his travel report. “It is impressive how faithfully our Turkish Baptist Alliance co-workers do their work: they hold on despite all the difficulties and setbacks. I would be desperate for a long time, but they see people baptised time and time again,” he says in a personal conversation with Matthias Dichristin.
Cuba – between new beginnings and crises | STORY FROM THE MISSIONFIELD | August 2021
Cuba appears in the media a lot these days. Rising need drives desperate people onto the streets. It is difficult to get essential goods, and the cost of living has increased enormously. However, these times of crisis also open new opportunities for our partners. This is what the churches around Havana have experienced and they continue to grow despite the difficult situation.
