{"id":4834,"date":"2026-04-14T17:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/reach-beyond-2026-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T11:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:21:15","slug":"reach-beyond-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/reach-beyond-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"REACH BEYOND 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-5\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-4\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-3\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-hero-stage\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage \">\n        \n\n<div id=\"block-2\" class=\"hero-stage-content\">\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__background\">\n        <div class=\"overlay-black-25 h-100\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reach-beyond-2026-header-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"hero-stage-media\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\">                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stage-gradient\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stage-content__foreground is-layout-constrained\">\n        <h1 id=\"block-1\" class=\"display-1 text-center\">\n    <\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-10\" class=\"pt-4 pb-4 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-9\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h1 id=\"block-6\" class=\"h1 display-1 text-center\">\n  REACH BEYOND<\/h1>\n\n<h3 id=\"block-7\" class=\"h3 text-center\">\n  Our Annual Fundraising Campaign<\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"block-8\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This allows us to reach more people for Jesus, meet needs, expand our church locally, and plant new ones globally.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-13\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-12\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <div class=\"aligncenter mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-11\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/r26_de-website70-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-17\" class=\"pt-4 pb-4 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-16\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-14\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-center\">\n  Heartbeat<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed has-context-height is-provider-youtube is-type-video\">\n  <div class=\"ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:56.25%\">\n          <div class=\"media-defer rounded overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-defer-target=\"iframe\" data-defer-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i2HBxaFot20?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;rel=0&amp;dnt=1\" data-consent-required=\"marketing\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__content h-100\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <iframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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You allow cookies for marketing. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/new.new.icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/privacy-policy\/\" class=\"text-white\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/figure><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-27\" class=\"pt-4 pb-4 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-26\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h3 id=\"block-18\" class=\"h3 text-center\">\n  \u201eYou are the light of the world\u2014like a city on a hill that shines brightly at night, so that everyone can see it.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 5:14 | NLT<\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"block-19\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Imagine how God&#8217;s generosity, through you, can reach other people, meet needs, and spread hope \u2013 locally and globally.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-20\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  REACH BEYOND is our annual fundraising campaign through which <strong>you make God&#8217;s love visible and create a real difference.<\/strong> Your support makes it possible that:<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-21\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  People find Jesus<br>People in need receive help<br>Vibrant churches emerge<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-22\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  God blesses you so that you become part of His story \u2013 a story where hope grows, people are transformed, and His kingdom becomes visible. When you give, you create space for others to encounter God. And you yourself experience how generosity shapes your heart and deepens your trust.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-23\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u201eWith <strong>REACH BEYOND 2026,<\/strong> we invest together in what matters: people encountering God, hope that grows, and change that lasts \u2013 in <strong>Hamburg, L\u00fcbeck<\/strong>, and far beyond.\u201c<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-24\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you have something on your heart or questions about it, we&#8217;d love to hear from you at: pastoren@icf-hamburg.de<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-25\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>\u201eAndreas &amp; Tina Pantli<\/strong><br>Lead Pastors, ICF Hamburg\u201c<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-32\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-29\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-28\" href=\"#projects\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-outline-default\">\n      <span>View projects<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-31\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-30\" href=\"#give\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>Give now<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-36\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-34\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-7 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <div 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id=\"block-37\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/r26_de-website68-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-45\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-41\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-40\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digital-artwork-1024x918.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-42\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-44\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-43\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/foto-mit-transparentem-hintergrund-1024x919.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"geben-2\" class=\"pt-4 pb-4 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"geben-2\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"geben\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-start\">\n  DONATE<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-61\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-48\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-46\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Offering Weekend<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-47\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  As a whole church, we will collect a special offering for our projects on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Until then, you can prepare your contribution, transfer it in advance, put it in the offering that Sunday (or donate online), or make a commitment for the year. If it works better for you later, you&#8217;re of course also welcome to give throughout the year.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-53\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-49\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Bank transfer<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-50\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can transfer your contribution to the following account:<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-51\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  HYPOVEREINSBANK HAMBURG<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-52\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Beneficiary: ICF HAMBURG E.V.<br>IBAN: DE62 7002 0270 0020 0632 81<br>SWIFT-BIC: HYVEDEMMXXX<br>Payment reference: REACH BEYOND 2026 + YOUR ADDRESS<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-60\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-start align-items-stretch align-items-lg-start\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-54\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Give Online<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-55\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Here you can donate using your credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-56\" href=\"https:\/\/geben.icf-hamburg.de\/de\/pay?cid=07063f5a&amp;donation[preselect_purpose]=3\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>Give Online Now<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-57\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Donation Pledge<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-58\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Thank you for helping us prepare and plan our projects with your donation pledge.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-59\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScGgTz30LCOuaJ2hKOlQOqpKsoYP59Cg2O0y8pubQRaGbh5WQ\/viewform\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>Make a Donation Pledge<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"block-62\" class=\"mt-6 mb-6 h3 display-3 text-center\">\n  Goal 2026: 150,000.-<\/h3>\n\n<h2 id=\"block-63\" class=\"h2 text-center\">\n  STORIES FROM LAST YEAR&#8217;S REACH BEYOND<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-68\" class=\"mt-6 mb-6 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <swiper-container init=\"false\" data-yt-template=\"3-col\" data-yt-pagination=\"true\" data-yt-navigation=\"false\" class=\"\">\n          <swiper-slide><article id=\"block-64\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:58% 19%\">\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\"><\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">\u201eGod invited me to invest the entire income from my mini-job into REACH BEYOND. In doing so, I realized something new: this job isn&#8217;t just for me, but also a calling \u2013 to pray for the people here and be part of what God is doing. That excites me deeply.\u201c<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/swiper-slide>\n          <swiper-slide><article id=\"block-65\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:57% 20%\">\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\"><\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">\u201eWe&#8217;re aware of how much we&#8217;ve been given. Out of this abundance, we want to give back and bless others.\u201c<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/swiper-slide>\n          <swiper-slide><article id=\"block-66\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:60% 22%\">\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\"><\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">\u201eFor me, giving \u2013 including as part of REACH BEYOND \u2013 is simply a natural part of following Jesus. It&#8217;s not an extra, but a logical expression of my faith. And I do it with joy.\u201c<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/swiper-slide>\n          <swiper-slide><article id=\"block-67\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\"><\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">\u201eThe amount God showed us initially felt like a lot. But we walked through the year in awe, experiencing how He provided for and carried us.\u201c<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/swiper-slide>\n      <\/swiper-container>\n<\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-69\" class=\"text-center wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Names anonymized upon request<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-72\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-71\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-70\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/r26_de-website66-scaled-1-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"projekte-2\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"projekte-2\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"projekte\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-start\">\n  Projects<\/h2><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-87\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-86\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-73\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Next Generation<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-85\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4  flex-md-row-reverse\">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-80\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-79\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-76\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-74\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em>\u201eThe past few months have been incredibly enriching for me. I got to grow personally, learn a lot, and was faced with a few challenges that I get to grow tremendously through. I was also able to further strengthen my relationship with God. I&#8217;m very grateful that I get to be an intern at ICF Hamburg, and I would choose it again every time.\u201c  <\/em><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-75\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Emy Kimmer<\/strong><br>Intern 25\/26, ICF Hamburg<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-78\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-77\" class=\"is-style-default ms-2 me-2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3.png 2000w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-3-1536x1229.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-84\" class=\"gap-2 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed has-context-height is-provider-youtube is-type-video\">\n  <div class=\"ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:56.25%\">\n          <div class=\"media-defer rounded overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-defer-target=\"iframe\" data-defer-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZAs2tjQGT2E?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;rel=0&amp;dnt=1\" data-consent-required=\"marketing\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__content h-100\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <iframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"REACH BEYOND 2026 - NEXT GENERATION\"><\/iframe>        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__placeholder h-100 position-relative\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-thumbnail w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/ZAs2tjQGT2E-hqdefault.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/ZAs2tjQGT2E-maxresdefault.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/ZAs2tjQGT2E-hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/ZAs2tjQGT2E-sddefault.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"REACH BEYOND 2026 - NEXT GENERATION\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n          <button class=\"video-toggle show\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"play content\">\n          <\/button>\n\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"position-absolute end-0 bottom-0 video-provider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/themes\/icf\/assets\/youtube-type-logo.svg\" alt=\"YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          \n          <div data-consent=\"marketing\" data-inverse class=\"position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-3 text-white bg-black bg-opacity-50 text-center\">\n            <p class=\"mb-0 small\">\n              \ud83c\udfa5 By clicking, content from Youtube loads. You allow cookies for marketing. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/new.new.icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/privacy-policy\/\" class=\"text-white\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/figure>\n\n<p id=\"block-82\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>INTERNSHIP (FSJ) <\/strong><br>A training ground for young people who want to discover their calling and take on responsibility \u2013 practical, spiritually grounded, and life-changing. At the same time, they provide hands-on support in the everyday life of our church. REACH BEYOND 2026 makes it possible to equip tomorrow&#8217;s leaders with time, mentoring, and resources.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-83\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>SUNDAY NIGHT<\/strong><br>Grateful for fall 2025: our third weekly service, where the younger generation takes on responsibility. Through target-group-oriented technical improvements, we&#8217;re deliberately investing to make this space even more appealing for the next generation.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-125\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-124\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-88\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  ONLINE MISSION &amp; PODCAST STUDIO<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-100\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4  flex-md-row-reverse\">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-95\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-94\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-91\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-89\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em><em>\u201eIt touches me every time to see how people who, for various reasons, can&#8217;t be there in person still get to experience God. I&#8217;m especially moved by a couple who can&#8217;t come to a location due to health reasons \u2013 yet celebrates Church Online with us every week. They belong to our church family, plain and simple. What an incredible gift.\u201c<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-90\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Stefan Gottschalk<\/strong><br>Church Online Host<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-93\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-92\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/minimalist-family-three-photo-collage-25-x-20-cm-1-1536x1229.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-99\" class=\"gap-2 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed has-context-height is-provider-youtube is-type-video\">\n  <div class=\"ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:56.25%\">\n          <div class=\"media-defer rounded overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-defer-target=\"iframe\" data-defer-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PpR2eyqpuUY?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;rel=0&amp;dnt=1\" data-consent-required=\"marketing\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__content h-100\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <iframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"REACH BEYOND 2026 - ONLINE MISSION &amp; PODCAST STUDIO\"><\/iframe>        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__placeholder h-100 position-relative\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-thumbnail w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/PpR2eyqpuUY-hqdefault.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/PpR2eyqpuUY-maxresdefault.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/PpR2eyqpuUY-hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/youtube-thumbs\/PpR2eyqpuUY-sddefault.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"REACH BEYOND 2026 - ONLINE MISSION &amp; PODCAST STUDIO\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n          <button class=\"video-toggle show\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"play content\">\n          <\/button>\n\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"position-absolute end-0 bottom-0 video-provider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/themes\/icf\/assets\/youtube-type-logo.svg\" alt=\"YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          \n          <div data-consent=\"marketing\" data-inverse class=\"position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-3 text-white bg-black bg-opacity-50 text-center\">\n            <p class=\"mb-0 small\">\n              \ud83c\udfa5 By clicking, content from Youtube loads. You allow cookies for marketing. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/new.new.icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/privacy-policy\/\" class=\"text-white\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/figure>\n\n<p id=\"block-97\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Church Online is not a project for us, but a calling. Since ICF Hamburg&#8217;s beginnings, we&#8217;ve seen how God uses our church especially in the digital space to reach people with Jesus. What begins online repeatedly turns into real community, faith, and church in person. Numerous people have ultimately become part of our church through their first contact with our Online Church and now attend one of our locations or micro churches.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-98\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  With REACH BEYOND 2026, we&#8217;re continuing to expand Church Online to give people an even better, more welcoming, and connecting online experience. By setting up a podcast studio and improving the online experience, we want to make God&#8217;s Word accessible to even more people.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block-105\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-102\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-101\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/20250611-pd-icfworshiptour-84-1-2-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">CHURCH PLANTING<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">Planting churches is in our DNA. As ICF Hamburg, we grew out of generosity \u2013 sent from Zurich to reach people and build community. Three years ago, we joyfully planted our L\u00fcbeck location and have seen how God is working there. We invest in new locations so people can experience church in a new way and get to know Jesus \u2013 locally, relevantly, and sustainably. REACH BEYOND 2026 helps us strengthen existing plants and prepare strategically for further church plantings. Your support is invaluable in this. Be part of this vision and help us make church newly accessible across Northern Germany. Together we can achieve more and be a sign of hope. Your donation makes a difference \u2013 in Hamburg, L\u00fcbeck, and beyond.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-104\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-103\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-1024x680.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Three laughing women embracing at a community event at ICF Hamburg, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, with more participants in the background.\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/02\/worship-night-18.04.2025_233-003-2048x1361.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">GROW AT HOME<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">A growing church needs not only vision and passion, but also a permanent place for community, worship services, and activities throughout the week. We believe it&#8217;s God&#8217;s plan for us to find a lasting home where we, as a church, can come together and grow. With REACH BEYOND 2026, our vision is to set money aside so we&#8217;re ready when God opens doors for us. Your support helps us make this dream a reality and create a safe space for faith and growth. Be part of this endeavor and help shape our future!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block-110\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-107\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-106\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/arche-logo-1024x576.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/arche-logo-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/arche-logo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/arche-logo-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/arche-logo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">THE ARK<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">In Hamburg, one in five children lives in poverty, facing insecurity, lack of opportunity, and social exclusion every day. The Ark Hamburg offers needy children and young people ongoing support, encouragement, and perspective at three locations over the years. Here they receive loving care, regular meals, clothing, and support for developing their talents. Every child deserves a carefree childhood and real opportunities for the future. In 2026, even more children should receive this support \u2013 together we can help make sure no child in Hamburg is left behind!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-109\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-108\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/csm_20180724-_mg_8640_2c6195e53d-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">JESUS CENTER<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">In the heart of Hamburg&#8217;s vibrant Schanzenviertel, the Jesus Center has been an important point of contact for people in need for over 50 years. Whether children, teenagers, families, or seniors \u2013 everyone finds individual support and community here. At Caf\u00e9 Augenblicke, there are warm meals, clothing, washing facilities, and even a free hairdresser. Children benefit from afternoon programs and educational support, while families receive help with everyday life. This valuable work is only possible through donations \u2013 every contribution brings hope and provides real, practical help.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block-115\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-112\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-111\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1-1024x576.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/design-1920x1080-1-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">MISSION FREEDOM<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">Mission Freedom has been fighting against human trafficking and forced prostitution since 2011, bringing hope to Hamburg&#8217;s hotspots. Over 90% of prostitutes in Germany are not there voluntarily and experience violence and trauma daily. The organization, led by Gaby Wentland, carries out awareness work and provides concrete help through street outreach, networking, and safe houses. Women who have little chance of escaping on their own receive new prospects for the future and professional support here. With your financial contribution, you can help give these women freedom and courage to live. Through your financial contribution, women can be brought into freedom.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-114\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <article id=\"block-113\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-card card has-context-height\" style=\"--card-img-position:50% 50%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/2026-02-11-16.54.28-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/2026-02-11-16.54.28-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/2026-02-11-16.54.28-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/2026-02-11-16.54.28-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/2026-02-11-16.54.28-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">    <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"card-title\">OPEN DOORS<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"card-text\">Millions of Christians worldwide suffer persecution, discrimination, and violence because of their faith. Open Doors supports these courageous people, offering them hope and advocating for their freedom and safety. Through donations and prayer, you help strengthen and encourage persecuted Christians. Open Doors provides secret training, practical assistance, and distributes Bibles and Christian literature in at-risk regions. Your support enables Christians to live out their faith despite great risks.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block-123\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-122\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-121\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-text-image d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row gap-3\">\n    \n\n<div id=\"block-116\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-locked-image\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 1600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/04\/menschen-emotion-dsc03706-1-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-120\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"card wp-block-yellowtree-text-card has-context-height\">\n  <div class=\"card-body px-4 py-6 p-sm-6 p-lg-8\">\n    \n\n<h2 id=\"block-117\">\n    ICF CAMBODIA<\/h2>\n\n\n<p id=\"block-118\">\n    In Cambodia, many children and families live in extreme poverty without access to education and medical care. ICF Cambodia is committed to giving these people a better future through programs in education, healthcare, vocational training, and community development. Children receive schooling, young adults receive vocational training, and entire communities benefit from sustainable projects. This life-changing work is only possible with support. Every donation helps bring hope and opportunity to more children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-119\" href=\"#give\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default\">\n      <span>DONATE<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-128\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-127\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-126\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/r26_de-website67-1024x370.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"movement-2\" class=\"pt-4 pb-4 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"movement-2\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"movement\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-start\">\n  Movement Projects<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-129\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We support the following REACH BEYOND projects together as the ICF Movement.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"block-147\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-146\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-130\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  TRAINING PASTORS &amp; KEY LEADERS<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-145\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-136\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-131\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pklt-2-1024x919.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-132\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Everything stands or falls with healthy leadership.<\/strong> Without well-trained pastors and leaders, strong, healthy churches cannot emerge \u2013 and without strong local churches, there is no hope for this world.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-133\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  \u201eThat&#8217;s why we invest specifically in leaders who combine calling, character, and competence. Through the <strong>Pastors &amp; Key Leaders Training<\/strong>, they are equipped to lead holistically, develop people, and build God&#8217;s kingdom.\u201c<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-134\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Last year, we were able to equip over <strong>100 pastors and key leaders<\/strong> from more than <strong>20 ICF churches<\/strong>. Over <strong>200 additional aspiring leaders<\/strong> attended the <strong>ICF Experience<\/strong>, our bootcamp for key people in our ICFs.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-135\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  With your generosity, we continue to develop these trainings, translate them into new languages, and make them accessible to even more people \u2013 so that leaders can grow everywhere, leaders who inspire hope, take on responsibility, and change lives.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-144\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-143\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-140\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-137\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em><strong>\u201eThrough the Pastors &amp; Key Leaders Training, we got to grow together in leadership, theology, and spiritual skills \u2013 growth made possible through your support.<\/strong><\/em><br><em>What we&#8217;ve learned, we pass on: in our church, in the Movement, <br>and especially to the Next Gen \u2013 so that young people can get to <br>know Jesus, grow in faith, and discover their calling. <br>Thank you for investing in leaders and making the church of tomorrow possible.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-138\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong><em>Iven &amp; Lea-C\u00e9cile K\u00fclsen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-139\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em>Communications &amp; Sunday Night \/ Small Groups, ICF Hamburg<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-142\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-141\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instagram-post-design-5.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block-165\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-164\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-148\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  DIGITAL INNOVATION<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"block-163\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-153\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-149\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digital-artwork-1-1024x918.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p id=\"block-150\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Most people discover ICF digitally today \u2013 long before they attend a Celebration. That&#8217;s why our online presence often determines whether a first click turns into real belonging. Your support for <strong>Digital Innovations<\/strong> helps with exactly that: people find a home more easily, and local churches become more visible and stronger.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-151\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our digital reach is already remarkable: over <strong>2.5 million website visitors per year<\/strong> and more than <strong>10,000 monthly page views<\/strong> on our resource platform &#8220;EQUIP.&#8221; But we want to keep innovating.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-152\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In 2026, we&#8217;re launching the new ICF website and continuously developing our digital platforms further \u2013 including an expanded resource platform and a learning management system that supports and equips churches with targeted training.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-162\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-161\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-158\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <p id=\"block-154\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">\u201eWhat excites me about our resource platform EQUIP: today, leaders have to navigate, decide, and carry more than ever before \u2013 and that&#8217;s exactly where we don&#8217;t leave them alone. EQUIP gives them ideas and tools that make an immediate impact in the church. Every month, over a thousand leaders access it to serve people, develop teams, and shape a healthy church. Next year, we&#8217;ll continue expanding the platform: clearer, more accessible, and with even more resources that strengthen churches in their mission.   <\/em><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-155\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Thank you for making exactly that possible with your generosity: strong leaders, strong churches, and people who find Jesus.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-156\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <strong>Jowieke Larooij<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-157\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF Movement Team<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-160\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-159\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" 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