LAUNCH

KANDERN
GERMANY

Why Kandern?

Nestled in the foothills of the Black Forest in the “sunny south” of Germany, Kandern is a small community with a surprising global reach. Home to the world-famous Black Forest Academy, Kandern has a unique collection of ministries and missionaries from across the world.

Opportunities exist to work directly with some of GEM’s Europe-Wide ministries like our technology team eDOT, GEMStone Media, and our short-term missions wing, GEM Teams. In addition, you can work alongside some of our behind-the-scenes administrative and financial departments. Many opportunities are not just internal; placements exist at local churches, volunteering with BFA in youth work and sports, and evangelistic opportunities in nearby Freiberg and Basel.

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Meet the Hosts

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Bob and Elena Gonzalez

Bob and Elena have been serving with Greater Europe Mission throughout Europe since 2000. Bob leads the ministry and staff of GEM Teams serving national churches, church planters, missionaries, Bible schools, and camp ministries with strategic short-term mission teams. Elena is one of the supervisors that gives field leadership to the teams as well as a discipleship ministry to staff and locals. They have two daughters that attend Black Forest Academy.

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Is Kandern right for you?

  • Looking for a cohort of 5-7.
  • Opportunity to learn German up to level B2.
  • You will be discipled and given the opportunity to disciple others.
  • Behind the scenes understanding of non-profits.
  • Work alongside local churches in youth work, community development, and refugee response.
  • Opportunity to participate on various short-term teams around Europe.

Interested in serving in Kandern?


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