Reaching people.
Meeting needs.
REACH BEYOND – this is our annual fundraising campaign.
It enables us to reach more people for Jesus, meet needs, expand our church locally and start new ones globally.
HEARTBEAT
“For God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 | The Bible NIV
Imagine how God’s generosity can spread hope and meet needs through you, both locally and globally.
REACH BEYOND is the annual fundraising campaign through which you can demonstrate God’s love and make a real difference. Your support makes it possible for:
People to find Jesus
People in need to receive help
Vibrant churches to be established
God blesses you so that you can be part of His story—a story in which hope grows, people are transformed, and His kingdom becomes visible. When you give, you create space for others to encounter God. You yourself experience how generosity shapes your heart and deepens your trust.
With REACH BEYOND 2026, we are investing together in what matters most: people encountering God, hope growing, and lasting change in Zurich and beyond.
Leo & Susanna Bigger
Senior Pastors – ICF Zürich & ICF Movement
Our Church is not built on the giving of a few, but on the determined generosity of many.
Projects
Prayer App – Digital Innovation
Church at any time, in any place, for any person.
Many people want to pray — but everyday life gets in the way. Distractions, lack of structure, or simply not knowing where to start. But prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple. Personal. And part of our everyday lives.
That’s exactly why we’re building the prayer app. A place where you can record what moves you — and pray for it regularly. Alone or together with people who are important to you. With prayer cards that guide you through your concerns. With spaces where you can pray with your family, your small group or on your own. And with guided prayer times that help you find peace and focus.
The app is currently being actively developed and tested. The first users are already praying with it — and their feedback is shaping how the app grows. What began as an idea is gradually becoming a tool that helps people live out their relationship with Jesus in their everyday lives.
This project is more than technology. It is the conviction that digital innovation can serve faith. That an app does not have to be a distraction, but can bring people closer to God. And that prayer — regular, honest, communal — makes a difference.
«We are building an app that meets people where they are, whether they pray daily or are just starting out. But it’s about more than prayer: it’s about actively living out your faith and deepening your relationship with Jesus. Not sometime in the future, but today, in the midst of everyday life.»
Michael Rohner
ICF Zürich
Product Owner Prayer App
Club renovation
A home for the next generation and digital innovation.
The studio – known as the “Club” – is the heart of ICF Zurich. It serves as a meeting place for many age groups and is an important home for over 300 young people every week. As the multifunctional room is getting on in years, we are redesigning it to make it more inviting for our teens and youth. This renovation is a clear investment in the next generation.
In addition, the space will be upgraded to a modern video studio that will enable the recording of the Leadership Podcast and can be used as an XR Lab. The modernisation also serves as a business model and financial gain for the church, as the optimised spaces will be rented out.
Every redesign is an expression of our dedication to building church. We look forward to seeing how these spaces will enrich the lives of many people.
“With this investment, we are showing our commitment to the next generation, but also our responsibility to keep spaces beautiful and make them even more beautiful.”
Leo Bigger
ICF Zürich | Senior Pastor
Church Online
Experience Church – anytime, anywhere.
Every week, thousands of people experience our celebrations online – from Switzerland and far beyond. For many, Church Online is the first step towards getting to know Jesus, discovering faith and becoming part of a vibrant community.
We invest specifically in the preparation and broadcasting of our celebrations for the digital space – with high-quality video, clear sound and content that reaches people personally, even online. At the same time, we support our global online community and the growing number of micro churches that are emerging from it.
With online courses, prayer services and personal support, we create genuine community – regardless of location or language. New technologies help us to make content more accessible and reach even more people.
In this way, the church becomes a place where people can encounter Jesus and grow in faith, not only locally but also online.
“Church Online enables people worldwide to be part of the church and encounter God in their own language.”
Patrick Kliever
ICF Zürich
Online Community Pastor
A roof of hope
Micro Church in Liberia.
What once began small has now become a vibrant movement. Hundreds of children regularly attend Kids Church at Micro Church in Liberia to experience fellowship and learn about the love of Jesus.
With this strong growth came the dream of the Light Hall – a place with enough space where children, young people and families can encounter Jesus and discover their future. Through many miracles and the support of people from Switzerland and Liberia, the construction of the hall is already well underway.
But the dream is not yet complete. The interior work and necessary infrastructure still need to be finished before the doors can be reopened. At the same time, a new generation of local leaders is growing up, ready to take on responsibility and carry hope forward.
With Reach Beyond, we are helping to complete this place – a place from which God’s light will shine into a region that desperately needs new hope.
„The Light Hall is a place where children find hope and lives are transformed.“
Gisela & Peter Kummer
Micro Church Liberia
Micro Church to Locations
From the living room to a church of their own.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people joined ICF Zurich online. This led to a desire to meet locally, celebrate together and experience genuine fellowship. This gave rise to micro churches – small communities in living rooms and local venues that are now growing into vibrant churches.
Some of these micro churches have grown significantly in recent years and are now taking the next step: Aidlingen, Schwäbisch Hall, Westallgäu and Mülsen are currently in transition to becoming independent ICF locations. We are supporting them in building stable churches in their regions with coaching, infrastructure and targeted guidance.
In this way, a simple community becomes a church – a place where people encounter Jesus, faith can grow and new hope is born.
Through Reach Beyond, we are investing in this crucial phase – so that micro churches can become independent ICF locations.
“What starts small can grow big. We see how micro churches develop into real churches that bring hope to their regions.”
Michael Sieber
Executive Pastor, ICF Zürich
ICF Startups
New churches. New hope. New future.
With ICF Startups, we invest in establishing vibrant churches in strategic metropolitan areas – places where people encounter Jesus, find community and discover new hope.
In Lisbon, Paulo and Lisa Cordeiro are building a church that started out of ICF Rio. After a challenging start, they found a new location, Villora House – a place where people from different nations come together and experience genuine fellowship. The vision continues: this movement is also giving rise to a new ICF in São Paulo to bring hope to one of the largest cities in the world.
In Stuttgart, too, a long-held dream is becoming reality: Sarah and David Rominger (ICF Schwarzwald-Bodensee) officially launched the church on 31 January 2026 with a Vision Night. Their hearts are set on building a church where people can get to know Jesus, faith can grow and hope can be seen in the heart of the city.
Church planting requires faith, courage and support. Through Reach Beyond, we help to build these new communities – so that places are created where lives are changed and futures are shaped.
“We firmly believe that God has great plans for Lisbon, and we are ready to walk this path with Him.”
Paulo & Lisa Cordeiro
ICF Lisboa
Encounter Jesus – Discovery Bible
Enabling people to have a personal encounter with Jesus.
It touches us every time we see people coming to know Jesus and entrusting their lives to him at our celebrations and events. It is precisely for these first steps in faith that our completely new “Encounter Jesus – Discovery Bible” will be published at Easter 2026.
It contains the complete Gospel of Mark as well as key passages from the Gospel of Luke – supplemented with easy-to-understand explanations and practical insights. This allows people to discover Jesus directly in the Bible and experience faith personally.
Reach Beyond is financing the production. That’s why we can give away thousands of these Bibles every year for free – as a gift that gives hope and changes lives forever.
AVC
Clear words. Strong Actions.
AVC is an international relief organisation that works worldwide to help persecuted Christians and people in need. Together with local partners, we are active in over sixty countries on four continents – precisely where Christians are persecuted and spiritual and material needs coincide.
Whether in the Middle East, Asia or currently in Iran, Christians find themselves caught up in violence, oppression and existential threats. AVC provides concrete help through prayer, humanitarian support and long-term accompaniment.
Together, we bring hope where it is most urgently needed.
“Please pray for protection. Christians are particularly targeted – and need our support now more than ever.”
Sacha Ernst, Director of AVC Switzerland
ICF TEL AVIV
Together in Israel – Spreading Hope and Blessings
“Whoever blesses Israel will be blessed.” In the heart of Tel Aviv, a vibrant and growing church is impacting lives under the leadership of Sergey and Natasha Mazhuga. With deep dedication and faith, they serve their community through practical humanitarian aid, pastoral care, discipleship, and the clear proclamation of the Gospel.
As part of Reach Beyond, we are honored to support ICF Tel Aviv in spreading hope across Israel. For the past four years, the Generous Basket project has provided essential goods such as food, clothing, and household supplies to hundreds of families in need – restoring dignity and building real relationships.Each year, the church hosts a large-scale Christmas celebration in the center of Tel Aviv – something highly unusual in Israel. Through a professional concert and creative outreach, hundreds hear the story of Jesus’ birth in a a country where Christmas is not officially celebrated. Gospel-centered guided tours help people connect with Israel’s biblical history and discover Jesus personally. ICF Tel Aviv also places strong emphasis on activating Generation Z. Through relevant teaching and intentional discipleship, young people are not just attending church – they are becoming active builders of it.
Each Friday, Celebrations are translated into two languages and include strong children’s and teen programs, as well as online streaming to reach even more people beyond the physical gathering.
ICF Tel Aviv is a powerful testimony that God is at work in Israel today.
Beyond Gold
God and sport united.
The organization beyond gold (International Sports Chaplaincy), based in Switzerland, accompanies and supports top athletes before, during and after their careers competently and discreetly through sports chaplaincy. Their vision is for the person behind the public persona to be able to lead a fulfilled, healthy & valuable life in all areas of their life beyond visible success and inspire our youth & society as a positive role model. The founders Jörg Walcher (Snowboard Pro ISF World Tour) & Jacqueline Walcher-Schneider (Olympic and World Championship finalist in water diving) have been supporting athletes and coaches from all over the world as international sports counselors in trusting relationships since 2003. Topics such as depression, burn-out, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, doping, problems within the team, strokes of fate, emotional problems after defeats, injuries, abuse, and the search for peace or simply a conversation with a person of trust in private are just some of the topics they encounter.
Jonathan Center / ICF Tirana (Albanien)
Giving children hope and prospects.
Children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) need early, targeted support to develop their potential to the fullest. In Albania, however, state support for this is often lacking. Many families are left to fend for themselves and experience social exclusion instead of help.
This is exactly where the Jonathan Centre comes in. The organisation supports children with special needs – with therapies, support programmes and training for parents. At the same time, families are strengthened and an inclusive society is promoted in which every child is valued.
Together with ICF Tirana, the Jonathan Centre combines practical help with lived faith – holistically, lovingly and for the long term.
Through Reach Beyond, these services can be further expanded and even more families can find new hope.
ICF Cambodia
Creating a future.
Our senior pastors ND and Sophal Strupler founded ICF Cambodia to bring the light of the Gospel to Cambodia – a country with a difficult past and major social challenges. Amidst poverty and insecurity, a vibrant church is growing, giving hundreds of families new perspectives today.
In addition to celebrations, the team is strongly committed to social issues: providing food aid, medical support, educational opportunities and programmes for children and young people. Especially in times of crisis – such as the current conflicts and displaced families on the border with Thailand – the church provides practical help and brings hope where it is most urgently needed.
The construction of a new community campus will create additional space for school, childcare, training and church – a place that will create a long-term future for the next generation.
Together, ICF Cambodia combines faith and practical help – so that lives can be changed in a lasting way.
Dream Center LA
Being light in times of darkness.
The Dream Center in Los Angeles is a volunteer-based, faith-based organisation that has been bringing hope and changing lives for over 30 years. Every month, around 70,000 people and families receive practical help.
Whether it’s food distribution, housing for the homeless, rehabilitation programmes, protection for victims of human trafficking, or education and job training opportunities, the Dream Centre addresses both practical and spiritual needs. The goal is not just short-term help, but genuine restoration and new perspectives.
Together, we bring light to where people need new hope and a fresh start.
“Because of people like you, this city on a hill keeps shining bright.”
Matthew Barnett, Co-Founder
Christmas party at ICF
Celebrating Christmas together.
On the evening of 24 December, we open our doors to people who do not want to spend Christmas alone. We create a place with a warm family atmosphere, good food, music, worship and the Christmas story of Jesus.
Whether alone, as a couple or as a family – everyone is welcome to come as they are. Guests are pampered, experience genuine fellowship and find hope and new joy.
For many, Christmas Eve becomes an evening full of light, closeness and a sense of home.
International Community
A home away from home.
Many people in our church come from other countries and are far away from their families and familiar surroundings. The Bible calls us to be especially there for people who are new and foreign – and that is exactly what we want to live out.
That is why we offer a free meal after every International Celebration throughout the year. Food & Fellowship creates a place where genuine fellowship grows, friendships are formed, and people feel welcome and at home.
In this way, the church becomes a family – regardless of origin, language or background.
MOVEMENT PROJEKTE
Together with us as the ICF Movement, you can make the following REACH BEYOND projects possible:
CHURCH PLANTING
There are many places in this world where people have never heard of Jesus, and many more who know Him but can no longer find a church that supports and inspires them.
Your support helps establish new churches where people can discover faith, flourish, and positively impact their communities. Every donation helps churches grow into places that are lively, accessible, and relevant.
More than 65 ICF churches have already been established. With your generosity, more will be added—places full of hope, truth, and change.
Further information: icf.church/movement
Dresden, an ICF location, has had an eventful history. We are grateful for all that God has done in the past few years. There have been baptisms, discipleship programs, and events at our location. We prayed for pastors for a long time, but we never expected God to call us. Thanks to your support through REACH Beyond, we are able to serve God and others with vigor at ICF Startup Dresden. We are excited to see what God will do in our city and throughout eastern Germany.”
Karsten & Elisabeth Fischer
Location Pastors, ICF Startup Dresden
PASTORS & KEY LEADERS AUSBILDEN
Healthy leadership is essential. Without well-trained pastors and leaders, there can be no strong, healthy churches. Without strong local churches, there is no hope for this world.
That is why we invest in leaders who possess a calling, strong character, and competence. Through our Pastors & Key Leaders Training program, we empower them to lead holistically, nurture people, and build God’s kingdom.
Last year, we equipped over 100 pastors and key leaders from more than 20 ICF churches. Over 200 other aspiring leaders attended the ICF Experience, our boot camp for key people in our ICFs.
Thanks to your generosity, we are continuing to develop these trainings, translating them into new languages and making them accessible to even more people. This allows leaders to grow everywhere, inspiring hope, taking responsibility, and changing lives.
“Through the Pastors & Key Leaders Training, we grew together in leadership, theology, and spiritual skills. This growth was made possible by your support.
We pass on what we have learned in our church, in the movement, and especially to the next generation so that young people can get to know Jesus, grow in their faith, and discover their calling.
Thank you for investing in leaders and making the church of tomorrow possible.“
Iven and Lea-Cécile Külsen
Communications & Sunday Night / Small Groups, ICF Hamburg
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Today, most people discover ICF digitally long before they attend a Celebration. That’s why our online presence often determines whether a first click turns into genuine belonging. Your support of Digital Innovations helps with exactly that. It makes it easier for people to find a home and strengthens and increases the visibility of local churches.
Our digital reach is already impressive, with over 2.5 million website visitors and more than 10,000 monthly page views on our resource platform, EQUIP. However, we want to continue innovating.
In 2026, we will launch the new ICF website and continue developing our digital platforms, including an expanded resource platform and a learning management system that will support and empower churches with targeted training.
“I’m excited about our resource platform, EQUIP, because leaders today have to make more decisions than ever before, and we support them every step of the way. EQUIP provides them with ideas and tools that have an immediate impact on the church. Every month, over a thousand leaders access the platform to serve others, develop their teams, and build healthy churches. Next year, we will continue to expand the platform, making it clearer and more accessible with even more resources to strengthen churches in their mission.
Thank you for making this possible through your generosity. Together, we are building strong leaders, strong churches, and helping people find Jesus.”
Jowieke Larooij
ICF Movement Team
