Our Movement Team

The ICF Movement is more than an organization—we see ourselves as a family.
As a team, we are committed to strengthening local churches, empowering leaders, and bringing our vision to life.

Senior Leadership

pastors gathering may 27 2025 (12)

Senior Pastors, ICF Movement & ICF Zürich

Leo & Susanna Bigger

Core Team

The Core Team is responsible for strategic direction and preserving our values. Together, they define the broad outlines, set priorities, and ensure that we grow healthily and remain focused on our vision.

pastors gathering may 27 2025 (13)

Senior Pastor, ICF Zürich

Leo Bigger

pastors gathering mai 27 2025 (4)

Senior Pastor, ICF München

Tobias Teichen

pastors gathering may 27 2025 (14)

Executive Leader, ICF Movement

Joel Spirgi

Collaboration Board

This is where it all comes together. The Collaboration Board aligns our departments and ensures that our strategic goals make a real impact within the churches. They bridge the gap between vision and execution.

Leo Bigger
Church Leadership

Benjamin Schumacher
Development & Training

David Rominger
Department Church Planting

Jowieke Larooij
Resources

Joel Spirgi
Operations & Management

Björn Schäfer
ICF Experience

Clemens Lutter
Strategy & Support

Church Group Leaders

Healthy churches need healthy leaders. Our Church Group Leaders invest personally—as couples—in the development of local ICFs. They lead, coach, and empower the pastors and churches in their group to ensure they grow healthy and strong.

Niklaus & Andrea Burkhalter
Lead Pastors, ICF Bern

Steffen & Sibylle Beck
Lead Pastors, ICF Karlsruhe

Rene & Ilana Schubert
Lead Pastors, ICF Vienna

ND & Sophal Strupler
Lead Pastors, ICF Cambodia

Michael & Sarah Sieber
Executive Pastors, ICF Zurich

Tobias & Frauke Teichen
Lead Pastors, ICF Munich

Arie & Mirjam Spaanderman
Lead Pastors, ICF Leiden

Daniel & Maike Lipp
Executive Pastors, ICF Basel

David & Sarah Rominger
Lead Pastors, ICF SWB

Björn & Simone Schäfer
Lead Pastors, ICF Rhine-Main

Movement Team

From idea to reality: The Operations Team drives the execution of our Movement projects and events. We work passionately to strengthen local churches by creating practical training, resources, and solutions.

Joel Spirgi
Executive Leader, ICF Movement

Alexandra Sadler
ICF Movement Assistant

Jowieke Larooij
Project Leader, ICF Movement

Benni Amann
Project Leader, ICF Movement

Iven Külsen
Communications Leader, ICF Movement

Pascal Meschenmoser
Web Developer, ICF Movement

Lukas Vetterli
Intern, ICF Movement

Communities

In our communities, we bring together the best minds and hearts of the movement. Through networking, exchange, and training, they combine the passion and expertise of our movement.

Benefit from direct contact, exclusive resources, and our online learning communities. Get fresh inspiration for your ministry in regular video calls and grow together with leaders from across the movement.

Tamara Fontijn
Worship

Matthias Saladin
Evangelization

Kathrin Hänsch
Kids

Fabian Solovera
Youth

Joel Suter
Theology

Simon Wittwer
Communication

Caro Seifert
Personal Assistance

Christopher Hentschel
Message Research

Pat Kliever & Chris Propp
Micro Churches

Benni Amann
Digital

Joel Baumgartner
Finances & HR

Joël Vögeli
Jesus First

Clemens Lutter
Church Management

Johnny Budden
Film Production

Anna Bock
Social Impact

Sergio Scacchi
Technics

Karina Heinzel
Celebrations & Events

Barbara Trunec
Translations

Contact

Got questions about the ICF Movement or for the team? Just reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

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