{"id":53616,"date":"2026-07-23T15:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?page_id=53616"},"modified":"2026-09-14T22:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:10:29","slug":"europe-leaders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/europe-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"European Leadership Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-1024x250.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54383\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-767x187.png 767w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-1536x375.png 1536w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Euro-LD-logos_logo_title-1-2048x500.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Growing&nbsp;Christ-like, competent&nbsp;leaders for sustainable movements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A healthy, effective student ministry depends on godly and effective leaders.<\/strong> That&#8217;s true of pioneering groups, of long established organisations, and of everything in between. It&#8217;s also true of student leaders, staff at all levels, and board members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re new to your role or experienced, whether a student or a senior leader, we invite you to join with others on an <a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/region\/europe\/\">IFES Europe<\/a> leadership journey that will equip you for the challenges and give you companions on the way. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CHARACTER, CONVICTION, COMPETENCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Leadership Development programs build up leaders at all levels in <strong>Christ-like character<\/strong>, <strong>conviction <\/strong>and <strong>competence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our programs are specially designed to be embedded <strong>within the context of your day to day role<\/strong> in student ministry, <a href=\"#team\">by a team<\/a> with deep experience in this work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your learning journey will take place within a<strong> close-knit, supportive learning community<\/strong> where you will share and grow with peers from across Europe. This reflects IFES&#8217; strategy of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/the-ifes-strategy\/\">Thriving together<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_50cb951feaf3604cf2e89d1a6312c9be\" target=\"\" href=\"#programs\" class=\"btn btn--europe\">\n        <span>\n        Our Leadership Development Programs        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:325px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We create safe spaces to\u2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>explore leadership from a <strong>biblical&nbsp;<\/strong>perspective&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>allow&nbsp;your character&nbsp;as&nbsp;<strong>godly&nbsp;<\/strong>leaders&nbsp;to be shaped&nbsp;by Christ&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>learn&nbsp;the&nbsp;skills&nbsp;and practices&nbsp;that will make&nbsp;you&nbsp;able and <strong>effective&nbsp;<\/strong>leaders&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>set&nbsp;<strong>goals<\/strong>, often with the help of a mentor&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li><strong>reflect <\/strong>on and <strong>share&nbsp;<\/strong>your&nbsp;challenges and successes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_4986bb2a93f6daa1447a414e2965acbd\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-53622 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:25% 39%;background-image:url(https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06217sm-1024x682.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-default\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-europe-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-europe-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>with&nbsp;skilful&nbsp;hands he led them.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">PSALM 78:72<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-default\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-europe-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-europe-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy leadership is important for all movements to survive and thrive. <br><br>That means nurturing a dedicated staff who will stay for the long term, growing in maturity, experience, faith and fruitfulness and supported to meet the challenges without burning out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Leadership Development pathway supports long term sustainability for individuals and movements. This reflects the IFES key strategy \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/the-ifes-strategy\/\" id=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/the-ifes-strategy\/\">Thriving into the future<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_16041541265e9054522a1b793c067be9\" target=\"\" href=\"#alumni\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Leadership Development Alumni &#8211; Where they are now        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:325px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We help <\/strong>students, staff and movements to thrive into the future \u2013 building resilience, adopting best practices, cultivating skillful and godly leadership, and developing sustainable structures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8208215745694a6efc25e53272ccc555\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--sm\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull wp-elements-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-europe-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-3\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\"><strong><strong>THE IFES EUROPE LEADERSHIP PATHWAY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our Leadership Development programs are designed around <strong>four key stages<\/strong> on the ministry journey. We support, motivate and train individuals for their current roles and equip them to progress in accordance with their calling. That might be just one program or course, or it might involve a longer learning journey as their role changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-default\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2 TIMOTHY 2:22<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-default\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54604\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:498px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/formacion-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-md-font-size\"><strong>Formaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For student leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_cae9c50b1261bda94ab9d8017f7ee7e9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/student-leadership-formacion\/\" class=\"btn btn--europe\">\n        <span>\n        Learn More        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignwide wp-elements-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-dark-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54211\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YSN-v2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-md-font-size\"><strong>Young Staff Network (YSN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For staff with up to two years\u2019 experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_c61a68a9e38930121cad33365011df4d\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/young-staff-network\/\" class=\"btn btn--europe\">\n        <span>\n        Learn More        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignwide wp-elements-5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53649\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/staff-development-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-md-font-size\"><strong><strong>Staff Development Network<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For staff with three and more years&#8217; experience, who are seeking to grow in depth, resilience and endurance for long-term ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Petrzilkova@ifeseurope.org\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-dark-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54755\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/staff-development-2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-md-font-size\"><strong>Staff Mentoring Community\u202f<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For those with six or more&nbsp;years\u2019 experience,&nbsp;a space to re-evaluate and seek direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:Eva.Petrzilkova@ifeseurope.org\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-eurasia-color\">Contact us<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\"><strong>DEVELOPING WHOLE LEADERSHIP TEAMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-wide\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-md-font-size\">THE MEET<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54849\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet.png 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Meet-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:73%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss this key annual residential gathering for whole staff teams! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Meet<\/strong> is a chance for national staff teams to take time out together at the beginning of the calendar year for reflection, renewal, fellowship, training and planning \u2013 and to forge partnerships with other movements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the former annual European Staff Consultation (ESC), <strong>The Meet<\/strong> is an extended gathering that now includes valuable learning and discussion opportunities with our regional ministries and networks specialising in evangelism, international student ministry, graduate ministry and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover wp-elements-7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"546\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-53599 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6.png 729w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote is-style-plain wp-elements-8\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-9\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I came with a lack of joy and motivation for my work and got refreshed \u2013 keep on doing this, please!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-10\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIt is so refreshing to simply \u2018receive\u2019\u2014to be taught, fed, and cared for.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-11\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-europe-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PAST ESC PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-europe-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-europe-background-color has-background has-link-color\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-13\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-14\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">PROVERBS 27:17<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_8208215745694a6efc25e53272ccc555\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--sm\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-europe-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-europe-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover wp-elements-15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-europe-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/ifes-europe-events\/\"><strong>For key dates for<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/ifes-europe-events\/\"><strong>IFES Europe programs, events and training opportunities, check our online listing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EXTRA SUPPORT FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND BOARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-separator is-style-wide\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being part of IFES means not facing challenges alone. General secretaries and boards have access to support and expertise through peer groups, the IFES Europe regional team, and other complementary IFES programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pastoral and ministry support<\/strong> &#8211; as part of a small cluster group, and at our annual region-wide General Secretaries Gathering, each general secretary has opportunities to unburden, share, learn and be encouraged and prayed for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-pb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-536160\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">CLUSTER GROUPS<\/h3><div id=\"ac-536160\" class=\"c-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For year-round encouragement and fellowship, IFES Europe ministry leaders facilitate close-knit Cluster groups where general secretaries can share with others who understand the unique challenges of this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote is-style-plain\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-16\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s a community of people who understand\u2026 and are able to help me process my experiences, support me in my growth and simply help me on my journey.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-17\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sm-font-size wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\">CLUSTER GROUP PARTICIPANT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-pb-accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-536161\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">GENERAL SECRETARIES\u2019 GATHERING<\/h3><div id=\"ac-536161\" class=\"c-accordion__content\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The General Secretaries&#8217; Gathering is an annual retreat for general secretaries to meet, learn from the Bible and each other, worship, pray and enjoy time away from the daily pressures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-quote is-style-plain\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-18\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI always look forward to coming here and being with my family all over Europe\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-19\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cGreat worship time, great teaching, great sharing.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-20\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sm-font-size wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\">EUROPEAN GENERAL SECRETARIES<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fostering a culture of good governance <\/strong>is critical for avoiding crises and dealing skillfully with difficult management issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/global-resource-ministries\/#gov\">IFES Governance Development team <\/a>provides orientation, best practice training and bespoke consultation for senior leadership teams. This includes helping board members understand and carry out their distinct roles and responsibilities. Key events include the annual Governance Training Day. <a href=\"mailto:johan.soderkvist@ifesworld.org\" id=\"MAILTO:johan.soderkvist@ifesworld.org\">Interested? Contact us<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look out for these and other training events on our <a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/ifes-europe-events\" id=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/ifes-europe-events\">IFES Europe events listing<\/a> for movements. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_d7f28648c9fb7acf3bdf3fd258bf7f2d\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-54593 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Donato-Hannah-2026-819x1024.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-dark-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-21\">\n<h2 id=\"team\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\"><strong><strong><strong>IFES EUROPE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEAM<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Directing our Leadership Development programs is an experienced and committed international team from Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy and Poland.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton\">\n<div class=\"\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_f9d8827980dd4e8f401ff6e8dea09f86\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:eva.petrzilkova@ifeseurope.org\" class=\"btn btn--cta-link\">\n        <span>\n                    <span class=\"icon\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-circle-right-solid\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Contact the Team        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Craig-Weyrens-e1664374630897.jpg 801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Craig Weyrens<\/strong>&nbsp;is Associate Regional Secretary for IFES Europe. He lives in Sofia, Bulgaria with his wife Tatyana, who is also a member of the team. Craig holds a Masters degree in International\/Global Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a degree in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University. He has worked in student ministry for almost 30 years.\u202f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eva-Nov-24-300x300-lo-res.png\" alt=\"Photo of Eva Petr\u017eilkov\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-51823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eva-Nov-24-300x300-lo-res.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eva-Nov-24-300x300-lo-res-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Eva-Nov-24-300x300-lo-res-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eva Petr\u017eilkov\u00e1 <\/strong>is a member of the IFES Europe regional ministry team and the Leadership Development team, coordinating the Young Staff Network and the Staff Mentoring Network. She is passionate about scripture and also coordinates IFES Europe\u2019s Scripture Engagement work. Based in Prague, Eva has been in ministry for over 15 years.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beata-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beata-edited.jpg 554w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beata-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beata-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beata-edited-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beata Szrejder<\/strong> got involved in student ministry while at university in Poland. She has been a student group leader, a high schools ministry volunteer, and a regional coordinator on the staff of national movement ChSA. She also spent ten years helping the student movement in Slovakia. Back in Poland she now serves as a mentor to leaders, caring for and helping lead local groups and supporting university outreach initiatives throughout the country. Her greatest passion is studying God\u2019s word and teaching others to do the same.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tanya-photo-26-300-x-300.png\" alt=\"Tanya Weyrens\" class=\"wp-image-54478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tanya-photo-26-300-x-300.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tanya-photo-26-300-x-300-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tanya-photo-26-300-x-300-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tanya Weyrens<\/strong> is a Bulgarian who was introduced to Jesus and committed to follow him as an art student. Since then she has been passionate about reaching students as they are asking important questions and making decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. She has served with the Bulgarian Christian Student Union for the past 27 years. Tanya loves coming alongside students, welcoming them into her home and life, and helping them to know Jesus and his grace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hannah-300x300-compressed.png\" alt=\"Hannah Donalto\" class=\"wp-image-54599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hannah-300x300-compressed.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hannah-300x300-compressed-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hannah-300x300-compressed-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hannah Donato<\/strong>&nbsp;studied music at Cardiff University where she was heavily involved in her student group. It was during her studies that she felt called to long-term ministry in Italy. After university she studied applied theology and then moved to Italy, serving with the national movement GBU for 21 years. Hannah is passionate about teaching scripture and equipping students and staff to continually grow in their faith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-53661 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm-1024x682.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WDE06242sm.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading wp-elements-22\">\n<h2 id=\"alumni\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\"><strong>NURTURING NEW GENERATIONS OF LEADERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-23\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\">Many of those serving in significant roles with our region\u2019s national movements started out their journey as young staff and students who were equipped and encouraged through IFES leadership development training. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph wp-elements-24\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\">They include the following general secretaries and former general secretaries:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Lydia&nbsp;Adams,&nbsp;ZVE\u0160,&nbsp;Slovenia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Thomas Hagm\u00fcller, \u00d6SM, Austria&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Desislava Kisyakova, BCSU\/BHSS, Bulgaria&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Manos Tzamtzis,&nbsp;Interim General Secretary, IFES Greece&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Rasha Saba, FCSI, Israel&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Sigita&nbsp;Mak\u010dinskien\u0117, LKSB, Lithuania&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Kirsi&nbsp;Vimpari, formerly&nbsp;EE\u00dc\u00dc, Estonia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-list-item\">\n<li>Christian Pichler, formerly&nbsp;\u00d6SM, Austria (now serving on IFES Europe Regional Ministry Team)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_e8a9f38b328cacfda297faf773d0557f\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:CRAIG.WEYRENS@IFESEUROPE.ORG\" class=\"btn btn--europe\">\n        <span>\n        Contact our leadership development team        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_a1ba68d338d72016255e3527d5b38017\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/region\/europe\/\" class=\"btn btn--europe\">\n        <span>\n        Find out more about IFES work in Europe        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing&nbsp;Christ-like, competent&nbsp;leaders for sustainable movements&nbsp; A healthy, effective student ministry depends on godly and effective leaders. That&#8217;s true of pioneering groups, of long established organisations, and of everything in between. It&#8217;s also true of student leaders, staff at all levels, and board members. 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