Hall of Fame

Eric Wehrlin, born in 1961, experienced "not always being able to understand everything" as a child, when he and his parents moved through different cultural and linguistic areas (Bärndüütsch, Romansh, French and Italian) - and as a result he was unable to keep up at school. He therefore turned to music studies (classical guitar) and mime training (including with the great Dimitri in Locarno). This was followed by studies at an acting school in Vienna (where he met his spouse Eva Maria) and a joint study visit to America on the subject of rhetoric, communication and drama. At some point, he realized "that you don't have to understand everything yourself if you put it in the hands of our Lord". And he often reports on this live on stage and in various languages. Many years of part-time training in theology. You can read Eric's story here! Eva-Maria Admiral, born in 1965, is not the child of choice of her wealthy parents as a girl (as a daughter, she is not a possible head of the family business and is later disinherited), but finds happiness in her secret children's acting world. This is followed by strict boarding school and an aversion to faith. But during a study-related visit to the cathedral in Chartres (it was about the windows), the Sorbonne literature student unexpectedly senses God's presence. She found a new faith through a student friend. And feels led by God to attend the leading Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna - and is accepted as one of 12 out of 2000 applicants! During her training, she met her future spouse Eric, whom she fascinated so much with her firm support that he also found his way to and with God. This was followed by 10 years in the ensemble of the Burgtheater in Vienna, the largest German-speaking theater in the world, as well as various roles at the Wiener Festwochen and the Salzburg Festival. You can read Eva-Maria's story here, read an exciting interview here and watch a TV interview about her own near-death experience here. Together and individually, Eric and Eve-Maria are now active in many areas of communication (theater, speaking technique, breathing, voice, text design, rhetoric, video diagnostics) and preaching, including acting with ProChrist in the German-speaking world. They are also sought-after seminar speakers, from acting and improvisation to happiness seminars. Health-related strokes of fate are inevitable - but time and again, the two feel the strength in and with the Lord. A filling station. A lucky filling station. Eric's personal mission statement: Life is what you make of it. God does not build terraced houses. Life shrinks and expands. Proportional to my courage. Eva-Maria's insight, vision and outlook: "The artist is not a different kind of person, but every person is a different kind of artist." To the website

Küse and Sibylle have been married for 30 years and are parents of two children. Sibylle loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, while Küse is drawn to mountaineering - and to gorging on a good ice cream (where only Mövenpick is the right choice...). Küse was the founder and leader of the ICF church in Chur for 25 years and has led the Salvation Army Chur since the beginning of 2024. To the website

Hanna (1951) & Arno (1950) Backhaus, married for 46 years, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, trained social pedagogues, for more than 40 years themselves and constantly on the road. They live in Calden near Kassel in a multi-generational house, yet are always on the road with marriage and ADHD seminars and encouragement lectures at home and abroad. Hanna is a sought-after speaker at breakfast meetings for women, adult education centers and country women's associations. Arno is a songwriter, e-fun-gelist, action artist, gamer inventor and bestselling author. He was awarded first prize in the "Humor in Hessen" TV competition by Hessischer Rundfunk. Both are involved on a voluntary basis in the Christusgemeinde am Airport, a newly established church in a former discotheque. To the website

Pastor Dr. Thomas theol. and Pastor Katharina Bänziger have been working at the Schleife Foundation since 2015 after ten years as pastors in the Thurgau regional church. Her tasks in the seminar and training area include the "Bible Workshop". Thomas completed his doctorate on the Book of Ezra-Nehemiah at STH Basel in 2013, a subject close to his heart. The Bänzigers are parents of four children of primary and pre-school age.

Beatrice Barden from Lucerne has been conducting inspiring color, make-up and style consulting workshops and individual style consultations since 1986. Clothes, color type, seasonal type, skin tone, eyes and hair create the overall impression of a person. Beatrice runs the specialist "Color-me-beautiful" and is considered a pioneer and specialist with the most experience in Switzerland. To the website

Martin Benz, born in 1967, grew up in the Karlsruhe area. He studied Protestant theology in Basel from 1987-92. In 1993, he founded the Vineyard Church in Basel, which he led for 25 years. From 2019-2023 he was pastor of the evangelical Elia church in Erlangen. He is the author of several books and articles in specialist journals. He also works as a lecturer in homiletics and tries his hand at songwriting. In 2011, he was awarded the "Stop Poverty" sermon prize. Since 2016, he has been publishing the podcast Movecast, which has been widely distributed in German-speaking countries. Since summer 2023, he has been working as a freelance theologian, podcaster, author and preacher. He is also a lecturer in theology at the Bienenberg Mennonite Education Center. He lives in Lörrach with his wife Nina and his children.

Samuel and Denise Berger live with their children in Forch near Zurich. Sämi is a vocational school teacher and a master at using pictures, colors and his pragmatic, hands-on approach to teaching life.

Born in 1961, SBB train driver and RailPastor in Basel Married to Karin (3 children) Hobbies: biking, floorball, traveling To the website

Kurt Beutler, born in Affoltern am Albis in 1960, studied Protestant theology at the University of Bern and London Bible College. He is familiar with countries such as Japan, Egypt and Lebanon. He lives in Zurich with his Egyptian wife and their two daughters and, in addition to writing books, works as an intercultural consultant for Arabic-speaking foreigners at MEOS. To the website

Leo Bigger, born in 1968, graduated from the IGW Bible School in Zurich. He runs the International Christian Fellowship in Zurich with his wife Susanna and together they present the program Beratungstv.ch every Monday To the website

Andreas "Boppi" Boppart lives with his wife Tamara and their four daughters in Zurich Unterland, Switzerland. As a homesick Grisons resident, they share their life with another family. And seven chickens. Boppi is a qualified secondary school teacher and theologian. He is the author of several books and works internationally as a speaker and director of Campus for Christ Switzerland. He is also on the board of Campus for Christ Europe (Agape Europe), which comprises national ministries in around 40 countries. Under the slogan "Reflecting God's Love", Campus brings God's love to various target groups and helps communities and churches to create resonance spaces in which people can experience God personally. He loves thinking out loud with people about faith, looking at everyday life with a humorous twinkle in his eye and celebrating life with a fine glass of wine. He dreams big, thinks out loud and enjoys exploring the divine in our lives. To the website

Markus Brunner is the developer of Enneastar. He is married and the father of four grown-up children. He is a pastor and runs the Salvation Army in Lucerne with his wife. To the website

Ingeborg and Michael Burger-Günter run the health promotion institute Infovita GmbH and have been giving courses and lectures for years. To the website

Chlöisu Burkhalter is the founder and senior pastor of ICF Bern, has worked as a secondary school teacher in the city of Bern, is married and has two children. To the website

Doris and Andreas Bürki have been married for 34 years and have six grown-up children and four grandchildren. Andreas works in IT and also enjoys working with his hands; Doris was a primary school teacher, works as a SGfB counselor, is president of BTS Switzerland and is involved in the co-management of FEF and the Care Team Aargau. Together they are committed to successful marriages and strong families at FEG ehe+familie and organize the "FutureMakers" parenting seminar of FEG Switzerland.

Willy Burn, born in 1966, grew up as the son of a mountain farmer in Adelboden. Today he works as a pastor in Sissach BL, is married to Sonja and is the father of seven children.

Daniel and Elizabeth are from Israel and serve in the traveling ministry of Revive Europe. Through Daniel's strong anointing for words of knowledge, wisdom, prophecy and revelation for nations, many people are being blessed and encouraged. Elisabeth is a prayer and praise facilitator. She is sensitive to the Holy Spirit, gives freedom, sets people free in their gifts. A woman in leadership, founded in the love of Christ. While Daniel offers prophetic prayer for participants on Friday and Saturday mornings, we will experience teaching and prophetic worship in parallel with Elisabeth

Daniela and Marcello both gained surprising access to "God speaking" in different ways. While Daniela experienced healings of sick and disabled, doubting people in Kenya at first hand, for Marcello it was finding his way out of a life crisis that brought him into contact with the miracles of healing: for him the start of a life in freedom, the path to the "promised land". Healing is directly linked to hearing (and understanding). To the website

After a stark encounter with God, I ended my career as a postal worker in 1997 and completed five years of training at St. Chrischona Theological Seminary. Since 2002, I have been enjoying my profession and calling as a pastor. I now live in Wattwil, where I am the senior pastor of a Chrischona congregation. In my free time, I enjoy exciting audio books, hiking, e-biking and a sip of smoky whisky in the evening.

Damaris Grunder, born in 1977, is married, mother of 2 children and a medically certified aroma practitioner, qualified masseuse and aromatherapist. She loves digging for treasures in the Word of God, which she shares in her blogs Bible Nuggets and Scents of the Bible. Damaris wants people to feel loved and comfortable in their own skin and discover the beauty God has placed in them. For many years she worked as a pastor in her church and was active in the prophetic team. She originally trained as an optician, but after the birth of her children she embarked on a new path and, after training as an aromatherapist, set up her own business. Andrea Trilby, born in 1970, is married, mother of 2 teenagers and head of the Prayer Oasis. As a qualified creative dance and expressive therapist, she has a passion to be moved by God, to accompany her fellow human beings out of stagnation and to invite them into the divine-human dance. She loves to worship God with her whole being, which is why she started the prophetic dance group in her church. Andrea has a degree in education and has worked in rehabilitation facilities, women's shelters, schools and psychiatric wards. shoes-off.com Anita Viselka, born in 1973, is married, a creative coach, life coach and speaker. Lives for women to grow into their divine design, for their individual beauty to burst forth and for them to become active, courageous life shapers and walk in their calling. She is the initiator of her own Ladies Night, connects people from different churches and loves to proclaim her heart's desire at women's events. Workshops for personal and spiritual growth take place in her creative studio and she also advises people in various life situations. lebensmutig.ch To the website

Uwe: I am the director of Lifejourneys Ministries. My theological heartbeat is the Father heart of God and the theme of divine grace, which runs like a red thread through the Old and New Testaments. I am also touched by the theme of trusting faith, which goes hand in hand with the loving nature of the Father . . . These themes characterize my teaching and preaching ministry. My core mission is "leading Christians to Christ"! That sounds provocative, but many Christians get stuck in the small 1x1 of the gospel. However, our goal (according to Ephesians 3.18) is to recognize the breadth, length, height and depth of our identity in Christ and to live contagiously, freed from all legalism. My wife Silvia is a co-pastor at CZK and a member of the leadership team of the Prayer Center Karlsruhe, an interdenominational 24/7 prayer house ministry where she teaches and leads intercession. To the website

Richard Derrer (1977) lives with his wife Miriam and their two boys at the gateway to the Bündner Oberland. He has been associated with God Helps Uganda since 2020, and in January 2024 he took over the operational management of the social diaconal branch of the God Helps Foundation in East Africa in Zizers. In recent years, he has completed a theological education on the second educational path and gained a lot of experience in the intercultural field and in development cooperation. For example, during a 7-year assignment in the Philippines or in setting up diaconal work among refugees in Switzerland. He finds a balance to his often hectic working and family life in a game of Brändi-Dog, reading an exciting book, a delicious Asian meal or a long walk.

Markus Desilvestro, born in 1957; trained at the Zurich School of Art and Design. The colors and forms of nature are my teachers, they inspire me to create personal light moods in my own color tones. I have been organizing painting courses with joy and enthusiasm for over 20 years and pass on my experience with sound, theoretical and practical instruction. Individual guidance is very important to me, the joy of painting is central, the expression can range from naturalistic to expressive or abstract. To the website

Piero Di Maria, born in 1973 and resident in the Bern region, has been working with apple products for over 20 years and offers his broad and in-depth knowledge through his company macgrafix. He teaches the relaxed and successful use of current technology at the Hotel Paladina. To the website

Stefan and Heidi have five grown-up children. He worked as a primary school teacher and was a cantonal councillor for 13 years. Heidi is a qualified intensive care nurse. She now works as a qualified life counselor. Together they have gained a lot of experience in working with children, young people and senior citizens. To the website

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Born in 1954, Ralf Mühe remarried after the death of his first wife and has 5 adult children and 4 grandchildren. His first job was as a police officer. He has worked for the Bible Reading Association since 1978. He is a speaker for work with adults in Christian congregations and camps. He writes articles in the Bible reading magazine Orientation, which are appreciated for their relevance to life. As part of the house group world, he writes booklets to accompany biblical books.

Thomas Eggimann: mechanical engineer and theologian, now works full-time in the energy sector Béatrice Eggimann: nurse, now works passionately in the hospitality industry Thomas and Béatrice Eggimann have been married for almost 30 years and have been involved in individual and couples counseling as well as training couples for marriage counseling for more than 10 years. They have two married sons. They have recently begun to enjoy the privilege of being grandparents. To the website

- Theologian, spiritual guide and counselor - Leader of spiritual retreats - From 1992 - 2014 employee and leader in Biblical Pastoral Care and Life Support BSL in Uster - Former lecturer at St. Chrischona Theological Seminary (TSC) in the areas of pastoral care and Christian spirituality - In my free time I like to ride my bike, or I read, hike, take photos, swim To the website

Astrid Eichler lives near Berlin, is single, a speaker and author. She was a parish pastor for many years, later a prison chaplain and has been working for the network of Christian singles Solo&Co. since 2011. To the website

Dr. Arne Elsen was born in 1961 and lives in Hamburg. He is married and has three children. He has been a recognized specialist in internal medicine since 1999 and a DDG diabetologist since 2001. He co-directs the Diabetes Center Hamburg Nord-Ost. More information about him. He has been a recognized specialist in internal medicine since 1999 and a DDG diabetologist since 2001. He co-directs the Diabetes Center Hamburg North-East. More information about him. To the website

Barbara and Jürg Eppenberger have three grown-up children and live in Trimmis, Canton Graubünden. Barbara teaches religious education in the Protestant church and runs church projects for children. Jürg is a carpenter and works in a concrete element factory. In our free time, you can find us out in nature. A few weeks ago we were still skiing, but now we're enjoying spring by hiking. To the website

Martin Ernst, born in 1958, holds a doctorate in geology, is married to Linda, parents of three adult children and lives with his wife Linda near Freiburg im Breisgau. Martin Ernst has long been interested in the tension between natural science and faith. In addition to geology and palaeontology, he also studied theology at the Biblical Seminary in Königsfeld. HIS AREAS OF WORK - Illustrative scientific teaching service with excursions, lectures and seminars - Geological explorations: Contaminated sites, geothermal energy and geological maps - Rock testing: Natural stones and building materials - Foundation consulting and testing of the subsoil - Scientific investigations HIS CAREER - Studied geology and paleontology - Freelance consultant geologist, engineer and scientist as well as theological speaker - Part-time theological training at Königsfeld Biblical Seminary To the website

Hanni and Heinz Etter, parents of 4 children and grandparents of 15 grandchildren, have been dealing with the issue of trust within the family for many years. Heinz was a primary and secondary school teacher as well as a remedial teacher. Hanni was also known as the horse whisperer because of her work with animals, and she used her talent to help difficult children recover. Together, Hanni and Heinz developed the pedagogy of trust "Educating with trust in families". Have you ever seen a mother duck on the pond, turning around and quacking to the back: "Where are you? This way!" No? Well, why do the ducklings follow their mother? The knowledge that they are lost without their mother is innate. The same goes for the mother duck's trust in her young. She knows that they will give their all to follow her. In contrast, many parent-child relationships are characterized by mutual distrust and power struggles. Trust-based parenting can change this. They have four grown-up children - two sons and two daughters - and now have fifteen grandchildren. From 1998 to 2004, you ran a special needs school with a riding school together. During this time, you formulated the basic features of the join-up concept and the pedagogy of trust and have continued to develop it ever since. To the website

Right after birth, Daniel survives a bad case of jaundice. As a small child, he falls into a hole and almost drowns. He barely makes it through elementary school. He decides to turn to God and prays: "Jesus, if you really exist, then help!". His prayer obviously helped, because his school performance improved and he even passed his A-levels with a good grade. In 2001, he falls ill with MS, multiple sclerosis, a disease that is incurable in itself. But he experiences a cure. From his own experience, Daniel is convinced that miracles are a reality. He is a young preacher who has no fear of the supernatural and the prophetic. In addition to his ministry as a pastor, Bible school teacher and preacher, he also visits churches at home and abroad and works full-time as a qualified business economist and tax consultant.

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Frisch studied mechanical engineering and earned his doctorate in business administration. He has been working as a consultant, trainer and coach since 1993. In over 30 years of self-employment, he has experienced all the highs and lows, so that the topic is not just theoretical. His faith has also deepened through this rollercoaster, so that his development is a story or a life journey with God, where he has sought and found his calling. Petra Frisch has a degree in business administration and studied taxation and auditing, during which time she also met her husband. She is passionate about finances and numbers. It is therefore only natural that she discovered her calling in the kingdom of God in finances and enjoys teaching about good stewardship with finances. She has been self-employed as a consultant in this field since 2006 and has been managing the budget of her church since 2012. Both have a grown-up daughter, live in Langenfeld/Rhld. between Düsseldorf and Cologne and are members of the Evangelical Free Church.

Ursula Frey, born in Stuttgart in 1946, worked for many years as a Protestant deacon and religious educator. After further training in pastoral care and counseling, she was appointed as a hospital chaplain and worked mainly in the oncology department of a large children's hospital. This time was a particularly formative experience for her and a matter close to her heart. Today she works as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy in her own practice. Having trained as a Journal Writing Therapist (writing coach), she has expanded her passion for writing professionally and offers biographical and therapeutic writing courses. Getting to know writing as a healing force means: Finding pleasure in writing, discovering and strengthening your own resources, immersing yourself in writing spaces, finding a place of well-being - together with others, transforming words. Previous experience is not required. Ursula Frey is married and has three grown-up children.

Dorothea Gersdorf, born in 1959, is married and the mother of three grown-up children. Together with her husband Rolf, she runs the marriage, family and life counseling center of Leben im Kontext e.V. in Dortmund. She works there in the areas of consulting/seminars/lectures and as a book author. To the website

Dorothea Gersdorf, psychological counselor (ITS), creative therapist Rolf Gersdorf is a family therapist and supervisor/teaching supervisor. He is also the author of the book "Versöhnt mit Gestern - Familienstellen auf biblischer Grundlage". Together they founded the organization Leben im Kontext e.V. (Life in Context). To the website

Rolf Gersdorf is a family therapist and supervisor/teaching supervisor. He is also the author of the book "Versöhnt mit Gestern - Familienstellen auf biblischer Grundlage" Dorothea Gersdorf, psychological counselor (ITS), creative therapist (retired).

Melanie & Markus Giger have been married for 19 years and are parents of two children (13/15). Both originally come from nursing professions, are active members of Lifechurch Wil and live in apple-rich Thurgau. Markus studied practical theology, led the Swiss Bible Reading Association for 13 years and is now a member of the management board of the Quellenhof Foundation in Winterthur. Melanie works as a pastor and for their joint project: www.stiftungwegbegleiter.ch To the website

Martina Gloor is a teacher, pastor, psychosocial counselor IKP (HF) with her own practice and is passionate about helping people discover and develop the potential God has entrusted to them. In addition to her counseling work, she is a speaker and preaches in various churches. Dr. Peter Gloor, was initially an agronomist at ETH. After several years of research in the field of animal behavior and stable construction, he completed a second degree in theology (TSC) and a postgraduate degree in psychological counseling and conversation. Together with Martina, he worked as a pastor in Thun. From 2000 he was Regional Director West and from 2012 Head of Chrischona Communities Switzerland. He has been retired since 2019. His passion is to give people as holistic a picture of God as possible. Peter and Martina like it colorful and diverse! Black-and-white thinking and (overly) simple solutions are not their world. In their world, Jesus is at the center and HE also likes things to be colorful and diverse. They are happy to share their rich experience with Jesus and from counseling churches and individuals with other people. To the website

Monika Graf: Monika Graf has always been passionate about people and their relationships. After training as a nurse, Monika worked as a pastor in a dynamic free church and then trained as a coach and supervisor BSO. Today, she runs the Casa Immanuel Foundation in the Grisons Oberland, which is committed to "living fulfilled relationships". In resilience training sessions and time-outs lasting several weeks, people seeking advice discover their uniqueness as endowed by the triune God and learn to be themselves in order to take their place in the world. "When I know who I am, I can be who I am and joyfully give away what I have," is the 62-year-old's favorite motto. "I'm really looking forward to our first course at the Hotel Paladina. The topic is vital! Because only when I am in relationship with myself can I have a healthy relationship with the other person." Katrin Horn: Katrin Horn has been working for many years at the Casa Immanuel Foundation to help people break through into the fullness and breadth of their lives. In February 2024, the social pedagogue and adult educator took over responsibility for the courses. She passionately lives out part of her vocation by leading resilience training courses lasting several weeks: "I am thrilled by the visible, tangible, profound changes in people who discover themselves and their divine identity and learn to invest in their personal self-care. For the first time in their lives, many no longer feel at the mercy of their feelings, their circumstances or the people around them." In her role as a life coach, Katrin is constantly confronted with the challenging aspects of human relationships, but also experiences a lot of healing and new beginnings with those seeking advice. She is therefore very much looking forward to the course at Hotel Paladina, because: "Healthy self-love is an essential basis for successful, healthy relationships."

Sandra and Andi got married in 2004, live with their four children (8 - 13 years old) in Gelterkinden BL and are active members of the Free Mission Church in Gelterkinden. Sandra works as a "family specialist" at home and as a sports teacher in the upper school. Andi has worked as a kindergarten and lower school teacher for 15 years and has now been employed by the Bibellesebund for 4 years as project manager for HolzBauWelt. Sandra and Andi have been involved in voluntary work with children and young people for over 20 years and share hobbies such as music, design, theater and leading children's and family camps.

Ursula Häberling is a sports teacher ETHZ, founder of PMT SwingWalking® and nutritionist CgH; Heinz Hagmann is a qualified physiotherapist HF; both are married and enjoy their grandchildren. Ursula and Heinz are united by their love of the heavenly Father and exercise. Over the years, they have developed the PMT SwingWalking® movement concept for health-oriented trampoline training. This preventive medical concept is geared towards the ageing body and helps to counteract the associated complaints. It is characterized by a special swing release technique and is suitable for all age groups and trampoline types. The gentle concept can be learned in health weeks and courses, as well as online. To the website

Kerstin Hack, studied English and Ethnology in Tübingen and Singapore with a focus on intercultural communication. The vision of her consulting firm Down to Earth is to help people live their lives stronger, their faith happier and their relationships more relaxed." To the website

The Protestant theologian works as a seminar speaker and lecturer and experiences time and again how Jesus Christ works miracles in our time. Pastor Daniel Hari, born in 1965 and resident in Switzerland, came to know the holistic healing power of Jesus Christ as a teenager. What we have already experienced in such a week was reported in Livenet. To the website

Simone Hauck works as a freelance artist in her studio KUNSTTRAUM in Kreuzlingen. In addition to her own creative work, she offers courses, seminars and painting coaching and is active in teacher and adult education throughout Switzerland. Her heart burns to tell stories with pictures, to touch people and to let them discover their own creativity, to accompany them in their creative process. To the website

Franziska Hauri-Brütsch: Primary school teacher, studied elementary music and movement education at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, CAS recorder. Married to Stephan Hauri, three grown-up daughters. In addition to the recorder, I play the violin in an orchestra. Other hobbies include hiking, cycling, swimming and skiing. Katrin van der Meer: Occupational therapist; qualified music teacher with many years of experience in teaching music and movement to children and adults, as well as playing the recorder. I enjoy making music and improvising on my guitar, all kinds of flutes and the harp. Happily married, I am the mother of 3 adult children and a loving grandmother. God's creation and word refreshes and inspires me to be creative in many ways with words, sounds, materials, shapes and colors. As a people facilitator through encouragement, I love to see others blossom. As a dancer, singer or flute player, I love to inspire people to discover new things.

Brigitte Hegglin was torn from her life as a mother and spouse by a brain tumor. She had to learn everything all over again, including her job. Handball and sport were also a thing of the past. But she fought her way back, took up work in palliative care and wrote about her experiences of doubts, wanting to give up, hopes, support and trust in God in a highly acclaimed book. Brigitte is married to Stephan and together they are the parents of two grown-up daughters (19 and 22). The incomprehensibility of a brain tumor shook her to the core. Gone were her sporting activities, handball, health and much of what she knew and had learned, but also her harmonious family life. Learning everything from scratch, being able to accept support. It was a long and difficult journey, but today Brigitte is once again full of gratitude and confidence. Trust in God, the support of her family and her environment were the pillars on this path. She learned a new profession, which she is unable to pursue due to health problems, and turned to palliative care - in order to use her own experience to help people in similar need. Brigitte is a trained KV graduate, turned to nursing and pallaitive care after an invasive operation, is a specialist teacher and accompanying pastor in her church EMK. She finds variety in acrylic painting and as an author. Her health story was recorded in the TV program Fenster zum Sonntag (Window to Sunday) under the aspect of strength that comes from faith. Her first book, which traces the time of loss and the return to a completely new everyday life, is sold out - but Brigitte wouldn't be Brigitte if she wasn't recording her younger years with their "new peculiarities" in a new work! To the website

Peter is a theologian, worked from 1972 as a pastor in Jenaz GR and Aarau and from 1985 to 2010 as rector and lecturer in church history, dogmatics, apologetics and homiletics at the TDS Theological-Diaconal Seminary in Aarau and now lives "retired within calling distance". After the death of his wife in 2001, Anita married into the orphaned family with three foster and three adopted children. After completing her medical and theological training, she had previously spent 15 years with Indicamino in lowland Bolivia as a nurse responsible for medical care and training paramedics. Over the past 10 years, she has accompanied and organized numerous TDS Aarau and ERF Media educational trips and theme weeks with enthusiasm and commitment. Sharing the Christian faith with people and facing up to the difficult questions that life brings is what their hearts beat for.

Bernd R. Hock, a native of the Palatinate, was born in 1968 with a severe physical disability. His "degree of disability (100%)" is confirmed by an official certificate. However, he is also certified by the highest authority that he is first and foremost a "beloved child of God". See "file number": NT: John 3, v. 16 & 2 Cor. 5, v. 17 in the Bible! He has been married for over 30 years to Kerstin, with whom he has lived on the outskirts of Hamburg since 1993. Together they have two grown-up children. Hock's life is colorful and varied. On the one hand, the qualified teacher has been running his own practice since 1994 as a state-approved alternative practitioner for psychotherapy, supports teams in social institutions as a coach and consultant and is a popular speaker. On the other hand, he is "DER RAMPENBÄR" (www.Rampenbaer.de)! Bernd R. Hock is a cabaret artist and voice imitator, ventriloquist with his own puppet theater and successfully tours the country with his reading revue "Immer im Rampenlicht!". "Immer im Rampenlicht!" is also the title of the artist's autobiography, which was published by SCM-Verlag in January 2021 and in which he describes with humor and depth how, as a visibly disabled man, he is almost always in the spotlight, always under observation and also has his audience at the checkout in the supermarket. Wherever Bernd Richard Hock is working: he wants to encourage! He wants to talk about God's love and always under the motto: "God didn't give me an index finger, so I won't even try to raise one as a warning!" Further information: BUERO-HOCK.de or RAMPENBÄR - YOUTUBE To the website

Hanspeter Horsch, born in 1954, is a naturopath and chemist and lives in Heiden, Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Medicinal plants have always been part of his treatment concepts. Hanspeter is convinced that folk medicine must find its way back to the people. He sees people as part of the divine creation. This is the starting point for understanding people in a network with nature, including herbs. To the website

The two brothers Christian and Beni Hunziker form the Theater Bruderboot. They write and stage plays for children and adults, perform and run a wide variety of theater projects and courses. Their credo: We love theater. We love people. We love stories. We approach people with great appreciation and genuine interest. Humor plays a central role in this. Laughter opens hearts. We want to make people think and laugh. We ask questions. We believe in God. We are rooted in the Christian faith and draw strength from a living relationship with God. We see faith as something moving and enjoy discussing it passionately. We do not want to hide or impose our faith. We have stories. We move people. We make theater More about your work at www.bruderboot.ch To the website

Ruedi Josuran, born in 1957, grew up in Ticino and was a radio and TV presenter and editor for many years. After Radio 24, Radio Zürisee and Radio DRS1, he joined the talk show "Fenster zum Sonntag". Ruedi was (and still is) also active as a writer. But then he also suffered a burnout, from which he was able to draw knowledge and strength for his current activities: helping others through difficult phases. Today, he is a freelance moderator and coach specializing in burnout prevention. Rudi's motto in life: Never stop starting! Never start to stop!

Reto and Corinne, parents of four children, have been with the ICF for twenty years, since 2002 as senior pastors in St. Gallen. Faith at the cutting edge - lived out in their church and in daily life. People should get to know God anew. They are committed to this. To the website

Hansjörg Kley (born in 1949) has been out and about in God's nature for many years. The qualified patent attorney finds a balance to his work on the many tours that he undertakes himself or as a tour guide. The focus is not on reaching a summit as such, but rather on discovering and enjoying the diverse nature along the tour route.

Joe Koster is a broadly diversified traveler, trained/experienced in music (piano, conducting, choir singing), missions and entrepreneurship. He managed a personnel consultancy in Zurich for many years and then worked with his wife Ines (nurse and midwife) for a Christian NGO in Hyderabad (India) from 2003 to 2019, where he ran a music school and a choir in addition to missionary projects. Joe has been conducting the Rickenbach gospel choir for some time now. Both are looking forward to sharing their musical and missionary experiences during the gospel singing week.

Helene Kozelka worked for many years in Uganda, where she set up and managed a Christian AIDS orphanage. Now, back in Switzerland, she uses her wealth of experience as a church warden and is entrusted with the diaconal work of the Uster church community. Helena Kozelka built an AIDS orphanage in Uganda for and with the God Helps Foundation and ran it for many years. It was the ever-changing imponderables on the ground that regularly put her faith and understanding of the Word to the test. It is hard to imagine that God's love could shine through so much suffering - and yet this happened again and again. Helena currently works as a church warden in Uster in the broad area of social welfare. This includes the organization of intergenerational projects and representation in the global church.

Heike Krause, born in 1968, is a trained pediatric nurse and has been a self-employed coach/resource and resilience trainer (IEK-Berlin and xpand), speaker at various seminars in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, certified trainer for the Life Carpet © workshop, Persolog trainer and life and social counselor (BTS) since 2018. She is particularly passionate about encouraging people to discover their inner freedom and joy and to develop their full potential. Jesus is always at the center of this. To the website

Michal and Rüdiger have been married since 2013 and live near Lake Constance, more precisely in Denkingen-Pfullendorf, Germany. They are on staff at Kingdom Impact, an interdenominational teaching and training ministry. Rüdiger is a passionate preacher and loves to proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God. Michal loves to train and mentor people in the Spirit. To the website

Rudolf Kring, born in Siegen (Germany) in 1937, is known as an author and speaker far beyond Germany's borders. As a self-employed organic farmer and a committed Christian, he ran a farm in Friedrichshausen near Frankenberg/Eder with his wife and three children. He holds numerous lectures and seminars on topics such as environmental protection and nature conservation, organic gardening, a lifestyle in harmony with creation and healthy nutrition. To the website

Detlef Kühlein, born in 1969, is a theologian, lecturer and known to many for his daily podcast "bibletunes", which is listened to by around 15,000 people. He is married and the father of two children. They live near Lörrach. Detlef is also a popular Bible teacher in many countries. To the website

Angi Kündig, born in 1994, is a trained social deacon and works in the Children & Youth department at Bibellesebund Schweiz. Her heart beats for inspiring young people for Jesus - preferably with lots of action and a big pinch of creativity. She travels with the LEGO® City for the Bible Reading Association, supervises Bible reading magazines, leads and coaches camps and offers training courses for biblelettering.ch. In her free time, she has been actively involved in youth work in the village for over 10 years and combines several passions: outdoor and action, music, theater, creativity and lots of community.

Claudia and Ruedi Kündig are on the road together for the Bible Reading Association with their so-called "Biblepainting.ch". Claudia paints a biblical story live on whiteboards, flipcharts, glass, canvas, in the sand or with a chainsaw in wood, while Ruedi reads or recites the Bible text and transfers it into our lives. Appropriate background music and light accompany this fascinating way of proclaiming the good news. Claudia is a freelance painter and illustrator and Ruedi has been working for the Bible Reading Association since 2002. Both are enthusiastic and fascinated by the Bible. They run a biblical theater rental company and love to stage biblical stories live. Kündigs.ch have four grown-up daughters and live in Bichelsee in southern Thurgau. To the website

Anja Kurt, born in 1971, wife and mother of five children, loves holistic spirituality as a freelance physiotherapist and theologian. She appreciates meeting people and has a penchant for preaching and leading seminars.

Andreas Lange, born in 1960, has been married to Johana, born in 1967, since March 2010. The couple have 4 grown-up children and 5 grandchildren. They live in Weinfelden TG. Andreas spent the first 13 years of his life in northern Germany, while Johana grew up in Colombia. Together they run the evangelistic ministry "Medialog", which also includes "WunderHeute.TV". Andreas is co-founder of several ministries in the field of evangelism and healing and has been a guest on television programs such as SRF, Club700 and L-TV. In May 2020, the Lange couple founded the dual-language church Centro Cristiano Weinfelden, with Colombian roots. To the website

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Hansueli and Dagmar Loosli live in Wolhusen LU, have two grown-up children and a grandson. Before retiring, Hansueli worked as a qualified activation therapist in various social institutions. In addition to watercolor painting, his repertoire also includes acrylic, oil, chalk paintings and collages. Dagmar is a qualified painting and design therapist with her own pottery studio. In addition to pottery courses, she offers expressive painting for women independently of watercolor painting. For many years they have been teaching watercolor courses together with great empathy in Ticino, the Bernese Oberland and on a private basis. They have already been able to experience and design various exhibitions together. To the website

Simon Lüthi is a multi-talented man: not only an enthusiastic host and passionate forest warden, but also a passionate wine and spirits sommelier. With his characteristic composure and decisive nature, he takes on the daily tasks of hotel management with flying colors. Simon is the father of two daughters, who will soon be grown up, and a lover of Ticino with its beauty and climate. He has been managing the Hotel Paladina since 2018.

After many years as an entrepreneur and consultant in the design and media industry, Dirk Maass, born in 1966, has dedicated himself to the philosophy of religion. He is looking for arguments, explanations and interpretations that satisfy him as a Christian in the 21st century. On the basis of the Bible, in relationship with Jesus, in dialog with the Enlightenment and the natural sciences. Regina Maass works as an image consultant. She completed certification as a coach for the inner values of people and qualified further as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy. Her focus is on forgiveness and overcoming guilt. She uses psychotherapeutic methods and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Roman, born in 1958, comes from Zizers GR and was, among other things, pastor of an FEG in Thurgau. He has been self-employed in preaching, teaching and seminary work since 1.1.2020. Cynthia Meier-Klerks, born 1965, was born and raised in Holland and has Indonesian roots. She has been a psychosocial counselor (HFP) with her own practice and supervisor at ICL help Southeast Asia since 2017. They have been married for over 36 years, have five unique children and eight adorable grandchildren. They love nature, the great outdoors and beauty. Their motto: We are ordinary people with an extraordinary God!

The speaker, Dr. Oliver Merz, born in 1971 and resident in Thun, provides helpful practical tips for dealing with sufferers and for praying with and accompanying the sick. Oliver Merz is married to Monika Merz and father of three. He has lived with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) since the age of 19. This lends a very personal touch to his comments. To the website

They have 42 years of church experience together. Numerous evangelizations and teaching ministries in various movements in Switzerland and abroad. John Alun Morris, born in May 1939, lives in Switzerland with his wife Veronika. They have been actively retired since 2004, focusing on Europe. To the website

Mario Mosimann ran the Hotel Paladina in beautiful Ticino with his wife for 13 years. Together they have 3 grown-up daughters and several grandchildren. For several years now, he has been working with the AVC Switzerland aid organization, "Action for Persecuted Christians and People in Need". The organization supports persecuted Christians, helps those in need and makes Jesus Christ known. Mario Mosimann's evangelistic and multicultural heart beats for people of all nations who are seeking God. At AVC, he uses his talent on the front line in various countries and in Switzerland as a networker, fiery motivator and much more.

Dagmar Müller has been working as a life and trauma counselor for 17 years. From 1995 to 2007 she set up and ran a pregnancy counseling center in America. Her passion as a spiritual midwife is to accompany people into new freedoms and truths.

Karl Müller, born in 1952, originally holds a Dipl. Masch. He emigrated to South Korea in 1979, where he studied Korean and Chinese. Due to the civil war, he ended his state scholarship and became a successful entrepreneur in Seoul "by chance". In 1989 he became seriously ill, sold everything and returned to Switzerland, where he was self-sufficient for 10 years and founded a drug home. With his Korean wife Jungsuk, he raised 4 children of his own and 3 foster children. In 1995 he reached his financial limits and God turned him into a shoe entrepreneur. MBT became world famous. Müller employed several thousand people and produced around 4 million pairs of shoes in China, Vietnam and Korea. After selling the company, he founded kybun and returned to Switzerland with production. Today, Müller employs almost 100 people, operates a health world with experience production - kybun world - in Sennwald SG, and with the kybunpark is also the namesake of the FC St. Gallen football stadium, among other things. To the website

Peter and his wife Bernice have been serving in the OM ministry since 1980. Since 2017, they have been working in a new branch of OM: European Riverboat Ministry. Personalities who love and encourage people. They are native South Africans. After high school, Peter served with Youth for Christ and completed his military service in RSA. Peter continued to work with Youth for Christ and served as regional director in the Transkei region, living and ministering among the Xhosa (Nelson Mandela's tribe). While working as a youth pastor at the Baptist Theological College in Johannesburg, he met his current wife Bernice. Now married 33 years, they have 3 daughters together: Frances (26), Lyndall (24), and Robyn (20). Peter pastored 2 churches in South Africa and served on the Board and as Chairperson of OM South Africa. He and his wife were involved in OM's ships (Doulos & Logos II) for many years and were primarily responsible for this work between 2009-2017. He was also Field Director of OM England. In 2003 he was HR Director of OM International. To the website

Hanspeter and Vreni Nüesch have four grown-up children and a growing number of grandchildren. They live in Boppelsen/ZH. They love to search for beautiful crystals as a hobby. Above all, however, they love to make crystals shine in people: in addition to promoting spirit-filled leaders, Hanspeter is active in reconciliation work and as a consultant for national Christ Days. He is the author of the book "Ruth and Billy Graham - the legacy of a married couple". Hanspeter Nüesch led Campus for Christ in Switzerland for thirty years.

Hans-Peter Pache, pastor of the Lukasgemeinde in Berlin and lecturer in practical theology (City Reaching), chairman of "Gemeinsam für Berlin" e.V., born in 1955, married to Monika, together they have four children. Studied theology at the Theological Seminary of the Free Evangelical Churches in Ewersbach, further studies at the Philipps University in Marburg and the Kirchliche Hochschule in Berlin. To the website

The well-known evangelist Wilhelm Pahls, born in 1936 in Lower Saxony, will be speaking at Paladina. He is the founder and was director of the Bruderhand missionary organization. Wilhelm Pahls was born in Celle in 1936. He was initially a car mechanic, then a sales representative, then a commercial employee in a motor vehicle company and in between - because he was always on the lookout for new things - he was also a long-distance truck driver for a short time. At the age of 20, he experienced a total life change, a conversion, as the Bible calls it. At the age of 21, he preached his first sermons. At the age of 25, he began his ministry as a full-time evangelist. Since then, he has conducted many evangelistic campaigns - initially mainly in German-speaking countries. In 1960, he was co-founder and later director of the Bruderhand missionary organization. Wilhelm Pahls is one of the best-known evangelists in the German-speaking world. His business trips often took him to Switzerland and Austria, but also to France, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Canada and South Africa. He also became known for his many study trips (Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, etc.). Wilhelm Pahls is married to Johanna Pahls for the second time (after Margrit Pahls, his first wife, died in 1992). He has four children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and lives in Wienhausen near Celle, north of Hanover. To the website

Martin Pepper has been one of the most innovative communicators of Christian faith in the German-speaking world for many years. He first became known as an evangelical free church pastor in Berlin with new modern church service concepts, then since 2000 as a touring artist throughout Germany and beyond. The wide distribution of his songs and the strong response to his concerts show that he has succeeded in touching many people with his words and melodies. With his new book series on the fascination of worship, he has also developed his own readership with inspiring spiritual literature. He organizes inspirational days of worship in Christian churches and congregations. To the website

Born 1967, SBB train driver and RailPastor in Basel Married to Gisela (3 children) Hobbies: music, www.railhope.ch To the website

We have lived in Arbon on Lake Constance since 1978; we have four children and 12 grandchildren. In 1980, together with two families who were friends, we founded the Arbon Christian Church, which is still our home. Since 1993 I have been working full-time in the inter-church teaching ministry.

Wolfgang and Marianne have a strong prophetic gift. They have been married for over 40 years and are involved in the areas of prophecy, pastoral care and prayer within the GGE (Geistliche Gemeinde Erneuerung in der evangelischen Kirche Deutschlands). In addition to teaching at conferences and seminars, their joint ministry focuses on advising leaders in church, community, business and society. They have been leading GGE working groups for prophecy in South Baden for over fifteen years. Wolfgang worked as a lawyer in the civil service for decades, while his wife Marianne worked as an educator. Together they wrote the book "God speaks into my day".

Born in Innsbruck in February 1939, Maria L. Prean founded both the missionary organization Life in Jesus Christ and Vision for Africa in Uganda. To the website

Kirsten Pritschow (coach / counselor) and Hans Pritschow (MLD instructor, therapist) live in Waldkirch (Germany) where the practice for physical therapy, the school for manual lymphatic drainage and the lymphological specialist practice are located. To the website

Robert Rahm, born in 1938, happily married and father of four grown-up children, co-owner of Rimuss- und Weinkellerei Rahm AG with 40 employees and active on the board of the IVCG Group Schaffhausen. He is a speaker at various Christian events and is jointly responsible for various Christian and social organizations. His hobbies include hiking, swimming, skiing and reading. To the website

Roger & Sabine have been married for 28 years, have four children and a granddaughter. They live in Frutigen, Bernese Oberland and enjoy going on bike tours together. They led the Freedom in Christ ministry in Switzerland, Germany and Austria for 16 years. The message of freedom in Christ is written deep in your heart. Tested and tried by many different circumstances, they know very practically about the power of God's Word in their everyday lives. "You will know the truth and it will set you free!" John 8:32 Sabine works as a care specialist and Roger has started his own business with his second hobby: MacTable GmbH - a table for all your Apple needs. To the website

Irene and Fritz have been married for 49 years and have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Fritz is CEO and founder of the company Universal-Job which operates throughout Switzerland. He is actively involved in evangelism and the church, is an author and loves wine. Irene is a trained kindergarten teacher and has been actively involved in women's and children's work for 30 years. She is also in charge of various projects financed by Bright Future for Children, such as a new orphanage in India. She loves swimming, running and cooking.

Bernhard and Monika Reusser have been married for almost 33 years and have three grown-up children. Bernhard: Farmer and computer scientist, now works as president of the LiSa-Eheatelier association and project manager. Monika: kindergarten teacher, now works in the LiSa-Eheatelier association. Both have been active in individual and couples counseling for more than 20 years and in the training of marriage counselors for 15 years. As lecturers, the biblical understanding of marriage is very important to them.

Graziella Rogers, the daughter of a Swiss mother and a Tamil immigrant, lives in Switzerland. Graziella won the title of "Miss Earth Switzerland" in 2009 and has been married since 2011. She sees herself as a citizen of the world. Having seen the suffering and prosperity of the world with her own eyes, she not only wants to act as a mediator, but is also passionate about social commitment.

Déborah Rosenkranz discovered her passion for music at the age of 9. She was the youngest singer in the church choir and later toured Europe with an American gospel choir. At the age of 17, she founded her first band and performed with her brothers in churches, city festivals and clubs. At 14, she fell victim to anorexia and later bulimia, which accompanied her for seven difficult years of her life. Déborah is co-initiator and ambassador of the Power2Be project, which supports people affected by bulimia and is also a member of the Impact Foundation Board. Déborah has written two books and recorded various music albums. To the website

Philipp Roth has been married since 2009 and has two children. He has worked in the ICF Zurich church for over 10 years. In the first 5 years as a youth pastor and in the following 5 years as a community pastor in the areas of "small groups" and "men's programs". He has coached around 50 small groups and regularly conducted leadership courses and vocation seminars. Philipp Roth now works at MOSER&COMPANY as a vocation & team coach. To the website

Barbara and Andrea L. Sablone have been married since 2005. They have three children and live together near Zurich. Andrea has a background in business administration and is a member of the council of elders of an Italian church. Barbara works as a kindergarten teacher and leads a youth group.

Sacha Ernst lives in the Engadin and works for the aid organization AVC

Barbara and Alex have been married for 20 years and have three children. Alex is a pastor in a free church in the Limmat Valley. They both love being out and about with people and experiencing the work of the supernatural God in a very practical way.

Gerda and Manfred Schaller traveled the world for 14 years on the OM ships and had the privilege of visiting over 100 countries. They have been married since 1972 and have 2 biological children and an adopted daughter from Sao Paulo as well as 6 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. They live in Mosbach near Heidelberg. Gerda was a gold engraver, then studied theology, speaker at women's meetings, women's representative of OM Ships International, artist, mentor Manfred was a banker, then studied theology, city missionary, steward, personnel manager and director on an OM ship, board chairman of the shipping company OM Ships (emeritus), today still on the board of the shipping company and preacher of the Baden regional church. He has been working for the IVCG, which is active in 80 locations in Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland as well as in Brussels with around 800 volunteers, for 19 years. The IVCG has an evangelical theological orientation. Manfred Schaller is married to his wife Gerda and has three children.

Jolanda, now happily married and the parent of 7 children, took a very exciting path to Jesus. What sounds so easy today - "my identity is in Jesus Christ" - came about through many difficult experiences of life, illness and emotions. Jolanda is grateful for so many things, not least for the fact that she can help many women today to find themselves freer and closer to God through movement. To the website

Urs Schmid, Dr. theol, has been involved for decades as a lecturer and evangelist in the theory and practice of evangelism and revival at the academic level and in practical church building. In recent years he has developed training material for evangelism in churches, with the LiFe seminar proving particularly fruitful. Urs Schmid is married to Lilian. They have three grown-up sons and live in Zurich.

Angi is a systemic therapist and worked at the Rhynerhuus of the Gott Hilft foundation in Zizers before moving to Zurich. At the moment she is quite busy with her 4 small children, but she always enjoys dance and choreography. Her spouse Jonathan is Head of Music at Campus for Christ.

The Pro Israel Association in Thun is once again organizing an Israel Week with Rainer Schmidt this year. He has lived in Israel with his wife since 1991 as a freelance journalist and author. Through his travels and experiences, the publicist shows the background and context of the conflict in the Middle East, the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, Judaism and biblical prophecy. He is the editor of Schai Israel Update, a news and information service based in Jerusalem. Several times a year, this activity leads to lecture tours throughout the German-speaking world as well as for the Pro Israel Association. To the website

Monika and Beat Schulthess serve as counselors and pastors and run the Salvation Army Corps Zurich Oberland and the pastoral care center "Hesekiel" in Uster. They have been married for 44 years, are parents of 4 adults and grandparents of 10 grandchildren. To the website

Silke Sieber, born in 1986, is married and the mother of three children (aged 6, 4 and 4). She studied theology in Heidelberg and Basel. Today, together with her husband, she runs the church planting project "precious" on Lake Zurich and is responsible for working with women and mothers at Bibellesebund Schweiz.

Doris and Ruedi Siegenthaler have been married since 1976 and have three children and six grandchildren. Doris Siegenthaler is a state-certified fitness/health trainer, speaker and author. Among other things, she has trained over 500 people to become fitness/health trainers. Ruedi and Doris lived in Austria for many years and are founders of the Contact Mission. From 1991, Ruedi Siegenthaler led countless active trips at home and abroad. Doris and Ruedi run the www.wertvoll-akademie.com To the website

Christine Siekermann, born in 1956, is a midwife, prayer counselor and Gestalt therapist. She is married to Christoph, a Protestant pastor. The couple have grown-up daughters. Christine Siekermann has been a volunteer in the GGE (Geistliche Gemeinde-Erneuerung in der Evangelischen Kirche) for over 36 years.

Prof. Dr. Sierszyn, born in 1942, studied theology in Zurich, Bethel and Marburg. He received his doctorate in theology from the University of Erlangen and is a lecturer and professor of church history at the STH Basel. To the website

Gestalt therapist FPI, works as an artist in her own studio. Rita Simon is a craniotherapist, Gestalt therapist FPI and social pedagogue. She has been working on a freelance basis since 2006. To the website

Sister Teresa is no unknown quantity. She is known to millions of Germans through her television appearances, musicals, church services, lectures and books. The religious educator and Catholic nun combines a talent for speaking, humor, openness and enthusiasm for faith to create a captivating personality. She is a sought-after guest speaker in German-speaking countries, for entrepreneurs, companies, associations, Christian communities and youth events. She gives over 150 talks a year. She is a 60-minute firework display with convincing, real-life advice for everyday life.

He is married and still in love with his wife of 35 years, father of three grown-up children and grandfather of three. As an educator and freelance journalist, he is passionate about courageously sharing the joyful and life-affirming message of Jesus Christ. He is an active thinker in the Protestant Reformed Church and a member of a lively free church.

Hannes Steets was a military officer and head of the German Olympic biathlon team. Today, together with his wife Erika Steets, he shares his extensive experience in the missionary work in Imst and on many lecture tours. To the website

Phil Sternbauer, born in 1970, is the founder and leader of ICF Mittelland. After studying architecture, Phil felt more and more called to build churches with people rather than houses with stones. ICF Mittelland is part of the ICF Movement, a rapidly growing movement in Europe that attracts many young people. Phil and his wife Monika have three young children. Their heart beats for people who are seeking God. To the website

Heinz Strupler, born in 1945, is a pioneer and founder of many ministries: the Walzenhausen Bible School, the travel agency Surprise, ICF, IGW and ISTL. He led the Federation of Evangelical Churches and New Life International. His main concern is to motivate young people and equip them for their tasks in Christian churches.

The author of Europe's Rise and Betrayal - How God Makes History was born in 1930. He is married to Christa and has five children. Hansjürg Stückelberger last worked as a pastor in Zurich-Balgrist. He is the founder of Christian Solidarity International (CSI) To the website

About the 70x7.info service Behind the 70x7.info service is a team of Christians from Switzerland, which was founded by Stefan Reich and is financed by donations. We want the bride of Christ to be ready, standing and shining! So that she reigns as the army of God (Ekklesia) in Jesus Christ and through her many people see our Father and God for who and how he really is and thus recognize and accept the love and grace of God. Where we ourselves recognize and experience the love of God and who He is, we will also love Him more and our lives will be cleansed, renewed and set free. In this way we become a testimony and proof of the grace and resurrection power of our Father and the world will see Him in us, just as it happened in the Acts of the Apostles and God was able to add thousands in one day. As part of the bride, we carry out our mission with various projects and ministries. It is important to us that these are born from the heart of God. The Bible, the Word of God and the knowledge gained from it, is our standard, truth and orientation. We want to serve and encourage people, couples, families, churches, house churches, etc. so that they can enter into a personal relationship with God the Father and their identity in Jesus Christ. For this we rely on the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit and experience deliverance, healings and more, so that people come into their position and calling.

Cornelia and Christian Tobler are parents of nine children and an ever-growing number of grandchildren. They are trained educators and have many years of experience in teaching, camp management, being responsible for a free church and working with children, young people and families. To the website

Daniel Vischer, Professor Emeritus of Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology and Glaciology at ETH Zurich, is a scientist who knows what global hydropower can cause. He lectured on Creation versus Evolution - Global Flood Yes or No - The Content of Scientific Knowledge in the Bible - With God through Life in All Situations His expertise was in demand even at federal level: The History of Flood Protection. He was an honorary member of the Christian student movement in Zurich and gave valuable lectures.

Rina Wagner, 44, has been "at home" at the God Helps Foundation for 16 years. She began her training as a social pedagogue in a children's group and has since switched to the apprentice residential group. She has three children with her husband and lives in Domleschg, GR. In addition to her work as a family woman and social pedagogue, Rina is also involved in youth work and regularly takes part in voluntary projects in the area of refugees/migration. The plight of the Ukrainian people has preoccupied Rina from the very beginning. When she welcomed a mother and her son into her family, she saw directly what fleeing and living between safety in Switzerland and war in Ukraine means for the people affected. An idea was born out of necessity and together with the God Helps Foundation, Rina and her team are now organizing this week of relief for Ukrainian mothers and their children.

Susanne & Henri Waldvogel have three grown-up children and several grandchildren. Henri ran various businesses and led many worship times and choirs on the side. When Henri gets down on the keys and Susanne sings, the worship takes off: Waldvogel in honor of God!

Daniel Wartenweiler heads the God Helps Foundation based in Zizers GR. He is a trained electronics technician and social deacon and has a Master's degree in clinical psychology as well as further training in change management, organizational development and leadership. He lived and worked with the poor in Manila (Philippines) for 15 years. Together with his wife Lynette and a local team, he set up and managed the children's aid organization Onesimo Bulilit. Daniel and Lynette have been back in Switzerland with their three children since 2017. To the website

We are passionate about marriage and family. It is therefore a matter close to our hearts to serve, accompany, support and encourage marriages and families with the Gospel. https://www.team-f.ch

Michael (1979) and Beate Wesner (1980) are married and parents of four children. Both are full-time teachers and were the pastors at ICF Paderborn, Germany, for ten years until 2017. Today they are responsible for small groups, preaching and coaching in the areas of strengths, calling, marriage and pastoral care at ICF Bielefeld and Paderborn.

Richard Wiskin, born in Toronto in 1942, works as a voluntary educational consultant for the Studiengemeinschaft Wort und Wissen. To the website

Wolfgang Simson travels to over 60 countries around the world in search of game changers, innovators who change the world. In doing so, he follows the (presumably) Chinese insight: "If you want to change the world, first go around your own house three times". His book "Häuser die die die Welt verändern" has been translated into 22 languages. He studied theology and cross-cultural communication, is married to Mercy from India and has three sons. He is the managing director of Simson Media AG.

Ursula Mettler is married, mother of three grown-up children and grandmother of four grandchildren. She works as a nurse and is a speaker at Christian women's breakfasts. Regula Schwab is a social pedagogue and adult educator. She is married and the mother of three grown-up children. She has been a foster mother for many years. She now works in outreach family work as a social pedagogical family support worker and travels as a speaker and course leader. Jenny Nöthiger has a degree in social work and coaching and works as a guardian in child and adult protection. She appreciates the freedom that single life gives her and likes to be out and about with her camera.

Magdalena Hertig is married, has five grown-up children, five children-in-law and ten grandchildren. As a trained needlework teacher, she enjoys creativity and sewing. She worked in her husband's business for many years. She has worked in her community for many years and in her current phase of life enjoys many friendly relationships, wonderful moments on her travels and her hobby of reading. Carola Anklin is married, has no children of her own and therefore enjoys her 12 godchildren all the more. She works part-time as a commercial clerk. In her free time, she goes for long walks with her dog and enjoys being creative, especially sewing quilts and making bags and purses. For many years she has taken on various tasks in her community, still loves being together with other people and enjoys wonderful experiences on her travels. Kathy Wettstein is married, has three grown-up children, a daughter-in-law and has just become a grandmother for the first time. She has worked as a nurse for over thirty years. She played music as a child and has been surrounded by music ever since. She has been heavily involved in choirs, musical projects and various musical activities in her community for around forty years. Her other hobbies include handicrafts with different materials, trying out recipes and discovering new things while traveling. Magda Wassmer is married, has six grown-up children, four children-in-law and nine grandchildren. As a trained kindergarten teacher and religious educator, it has always been important to her to bring the Bible to life and make it tangible. This motivates her both professionally and privately to make God's word known in a creative, colorful, surprising, personal and profound way. As the director of Sinnorama, she is able to do this professionally and also finds many opportunities to do so in her varied everyday life. Her hobbies are reading, cooking and baking, decorating and being creative. From left to right: Kathy Wettstein, Magda Wassmer, Carola Anglin, Magdalena Hertig

Cathy Zindel: Teacher/pastoral counselor, director of Rhynerhus, an educational and life counseling center in Zizers, Canton Graubünden. Daniel Zindel: Theologian and general manager of the "Gott hilft" foundation, a social welfare organization in Switzerland. Käthi and Daniel Zindel are parents of four adult children and are also active in counseling married couples. To the website

Heinz Zindel graduated as a teacher, educator, curative educator and church historian. As the long-time general director of the God Helps Foundation, founder of the College for Social Pedagogy in Zizers GR, he has written several books. To the website

Joel Zysset, social pedagogue HF, CAS personnel management, "ich schaffs" coach and systemic parent coach, is a group leader and deputy head of education at the Fürstenwald therapy center in Chur. His wife, Anita Zysset, is a mother, STEP parenting course leader, ADHD coach and IP consultant ICL i.A. They live with their three daughters in Landquart, Graubünden.