Our Leadership
Pastor
My wife Jess and I moved to Berlin in 2023 from Tacoma Washington, USA. My role at Followers involves biblical preaching and teaching, pastoral care, and leadership. I believe that God desires everyone to find rest and renewal in Him through Bible-based instruction, compassionate help, and trustworthy guidance. These practices aren’t just a pastor’s duty, but reflect God’s personal love for people and concern for human flourishing. I am deeply grateful to Jess for her daily co-labor. I am also grateful to Moody Bible Institute and, currently, to Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in preparing me for ministry. We are excited to meet you and to follow Christ together!
Luke Bury
Elder & Children’s Ministry
Because of their sensitive ministry work in restricted countries, J & A’s personal photo and biography cannot be shared online. After years of ministering and preaching in another country, J now serves as an elder at Followers while also overseeing sound and tech. His wife A is a loving mother and friend who serves as the children’s ministry leader. J & A are both passionate about church health and leadership, strengthening families, and building gospel community. You will enjoy meeting them and their children on Sundays!
J & A
Deacons of Hospitality
We come from the USA and Japan. God brought our lives together in California, where we first met before marrying. After struggling to find our place in churches and communities there and later in Washington, God led us to Berlin. We were not sure why, until we became connected with the wonderful group of people planting this church. Being part of a new church plant in eastern Berlin is something we never expected or imagined, but we’re so very thankful for the opportunity to grow and serve God where he has placed us. Our hope is to extend a warm welcome to newcomers as they experience the grace, truth, and love of Christ.