Pastor Opening
We as Converge International Fellowship Darmstadt are looking for a new pastor who will lead, serve and help our church to grow into our next phase of life.
Our church: Converge International Fellowship (CIF) is an English-speaking international church, located in Darmstadt, Germany. We are a vibrant and diverse community of worshippers from across six continents, representing a wide range of occupations, life experiences, and denominational backgrounds. We are a mix of young adults, students, families and local individuals. For many, English is their second or even third language.
United by a shared passion for knowing, following, and sharing Jesus Christ together, our vision is to be a church that welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds to an English-speaking home-away-from-home, where Jesus Christ transforms lives in Darmstadt and beyond. Like many other international churches, we have a relatively high congregational turnover, linked to the duration of studies or work contracts. We see new people continually joining the church.
We are a member of the International Baptist Convention (IBC) and the German Baptist Union (Bund EFG). Established in 2012, we have grown from a pioneer church to an established congregation with various ministries developed and several new ministry opportunities. After more than a year without a full-time pastor, we are now praying and looking for a new pastor to lead, serve, and guide our church.
Our Sunday service is at 17:00 in the premises of the German Baptist Church of Darmstadt with an average of 50 people attending. During the service, we offer children’s church and a nursery. Throughout the week we have several Bible study groups meeting in different homes and online. We also plan different activities and outreach events. We want to not only grow in numbers, but grow in our faith and into Christ’s character.
The city: Darmstadt is a leading “City of Science” in the Rhine-Main region of Germany. It is renowned for its strong research landscape and innovative industries. This includes the global chemical/pharmaceutical company Merck, headquartered here, and the GSI Centre for Heavy Ion Research, where the element darmstadtium was discovered. The city is also home to prestigious institutions such as the Technical University of Darmstadt, the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), offering an international and future-oriented environment.
Darmstadt is a modern, fast-growing city of 160,000+ people. Although heavily destroyed in WWII, Darmstadt has developed a strong and vibrant economy. It has a strong architectural history, with several impressive buildings, especially from the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) era. There are many internationals working in Darmstadt, while approximately 40,000 students also study at the various universities.
In addition, Darmstadt provides a high quality of life with green spaces, cultural diversity, and excellent connectivity to Frankfurt am Main and its international airport.
The position: Our primary guidelines in searching for our new pastor are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 4:6-15; and Titus 1:6-9.
The following qualifications are expected:
An ability to teach the body.
An example of self-discipline leading toward godliness.
Trust in God.
The ability to lead.
An example to others in speech, life, love and purity.
A total commitment to Christ.
A commitment to a daily prayer life.
A commitment to regular study of God’s Word.
Willing and able to work together with people from diverse backgrounds, churches, and cultures.
We are especially looking for a person who is fluent in English and with sufficient education, training and experience.
The church’s current financial situation allows us to pay 2,000 EUR per month. All additional expenses will need to be self-financed. Specific questions related to salary, visa, relocation assistance, or other church specific matters will be addressed during the interview phase. Please note that home schooling is not allowed in Germany but there is an international school.
If you are interested in being considered for the position of pastor, please send a cover letter, a detailed résumé/CV, and a completed questionnaire (attached at the bottom of this page), to the Pastor Search Team at pst@convergedarmstadt.com by 30 June 2026.
Above all we ask you to join us in prayer as we seek God’s man for this position. Thank you!
In His grace,
The Pastoral Search Team
Knowing, Following, Sharing Jesus Christ Together