Book launch including Seven Keys to being an intercultural church

On Friday, October 10, Hans Euser, director of ICP Netherlands, will launch his latest book during an inspiring gathering in Veenendaal. The book includes seven keys to intercultural church life. In it, he shares insights, practical experiences, and theological reflections on what it truly means to be an intercultural church. A must-read for pastors, church workers, pioneers, and anyone involved in faith communities or organizations where diversity is both a blessing and a challenge.

Seven keys – seven perspectives

In an intercultural church, everything comes together: different cultures, expressions of faith, languages, customs, and expectations. So how do you build a close-knit community in the midst of all that? How do you navigate tensions without losing sight of your calling? In this book, Hans Euser presents seven essential ‘keys’ to help churches grow and thrive in an intercultural context.

1. The Personal Key – How do you deal with inner barriers such as fear, pride, doubt, disappointment, and opposition?

2. The Theological Key – How do you shape theological unity in diversity, inspired by Paul’s letter to the Romans?

3. The Liturgical Key – How do you shape celebrations in an honest and creative way that everyone can participate in?

4. The Communication Key – How do you increase cultural sensitivity and ensure open, respectful communication?

5. The Organizational Key – How do you create structures where unity in diversity takes shape – with insights from sociology?

6. The Relational Key – How do you handle conflicts, and what is needed to emerge stronger together from intercultural tensions?

7. The Spiritual Key – How do you recognize the spiritual battle behind division, and how can the church stand strong in resistance?

During the book launch on October 10, these themes will be explored through a lecture, panel discussion, and workshop sessions. There will be opportunities for questions, reflection, and of course: the first copy of the book!

You’re warmly welcome!
📍 Location: Gebouw de Regenboog, De Grote Pekken 11, Veenendaal
🕙 Time 10:00am – 14:00pm, including lunch
📘 Book available for purchase during the launch

Register and help build together!

For more information, please mail office@icpnetwork.nl

Family camp

The family camp was organized last month by Crosspoint Kingdom Impact Eindhoven. It was a time of great blessing. Around 90 brothers and sisters from various backgrounds came together for a weekend to benefit from what the Lord had in store for them. Pastor Jean-Louis Gaillard and his wife Sonia from Paris came to encourage all the participants.

In his message, Jean-Louis referred to the example of the prophet Elijah, who was challenged by the Lord to live a life of faith. Through his obedience and trust in the Lord, Elijah was able to experience God’s providence while he was in a foreign land, and he became a powerful instrument in the hands of the Lord to deliver the people of Israel and bring them back to God. In the same way, we are called to live a life of faith and obedience, just like Elijah, so that we too can be instruments the Lord can use as He wills.

It was a time of spiritual growth, but also a time to be together with brothers and sisters, to play games, and to enjoy good food.

We rejoice and are deeply grateful for the Gospel, which breaks down all barriers of culture, race, customs, and language, and brings unity to His Church.

A glimpse of the weekend

Proeven & Praten has been launched

On May 23, 2025, during the Truth speaking against power day by Micha Nederland werd Proeven & Praten – About the color of your heart was launched.

At ICP, we believe that the church is a place where diversity is a strength and where we dare to talk about difficult topics such as racism and exclusion. With this working method, we invite churches to engage in these conversations in a safe and open way.

During an inspiring three-course meal, participants share personal stories and reflect on prejudice and connection. This approach helps church communities not only to listen, but also to truly understand and put compassion into practice.

This valuable tool was developed by Micha Nederland, Kerk in Actie, and ICP.

Dare to have the conversation.

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