Pioneer Church Planter for Wismar-Wendorf, Germany

Wendorf is a neighbourhood in the beautiful Hanseatic city of Wismar, with a mix of residential blocks and local life. There’s a small church in the area with a heart for evangelism and a desire to partner closely. The opportunity is real: to join the community, build relationships, serve meaningfully, and see new expressions of church begin to take root.

This is a full-time, long-term church planting role, working with ECM and FEGN as a denomination. You will be joining a wider network of like-minded teams across the region – including nearby Schwerin, Hagenow, and Rostock – who share a passion for reaching the post-atheistic East with the love and truth of Jesus.

Your ministry starts with sharing life. Through everyday presence, friendship, and creativity, you will seek ways to serve, gather people, and explore the gospel together in a way that makes sense in this unique cultural context.

We’re praying for someone who:

• Has a strong Christian faith and a clear calling to live missionally in a secular environment.

• Is ready to move into Wismar-Wendorf, embed themselves in the community, and live incarnationally.

• Can work independently, start from scratch, and carry a long-term vision with patience and hope.

• Has cross-cultural sensitivity and a willingness to engage deeply with East German history and culture.

• Is fluent in German – or seriously committed to learning quickly.

• Is relational and community-oriented, with a heart for those who are sceptical, searching, or hurting.

• Is gifted in hospitality, community building, and creative outreach.

• Has resilience and perseverance to stay the course in a challenging spiritual climate.

• Is a team player, open to working with local churches and mission partners.

• Has theological training (Bachelor’s level or higher) and a good grasp of contextual mission.

• Is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change, uncertainty, and setbacks.

• Can manage basic planning, communication, and reporting responsibilities.

This is a strategic and deeply personal mission. Wismar-Wendorf is waiting – not just for another project, but for people who will live among them and love them in Jesus’ name.

If you are ready to pioneer, to trust, to sow – and to see what God might do in Wismar – we’d love to hear from you.