GEC Heilbronn is a living church that makes God's presence tangible in everyday life. Our vision is to be a place where heaven on earth becomes visible - through hope, love and healing. We create space for encounters with God, real community and invite you to join us in worship services, deep relationships and practical commitment and to help shape Heilbronn.
At GEC, we live by clear values that shape our actions and our relationships. At the center is Jesus Christ, whose love and grace transform our lives. Every person is important and valuable to us, and we live out our faith in practical ways. These values are reflected in everything we do as a Christian church in Heilbronn—in our weekly worship services, our small groups, the Alpha Course, Worship Nights, and our involvement in the city.
They form the five pillars of our church life: service, worship, discipleship, fellowship, and outreach.
At the heart of our faith are Jesus Christ, the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. We are a church that seeks and experiences God’s presence and carries this transformative truth into every area of our lives and to Heilbronn.
Behind GEC Heilbronn is a passionate team of pastors and leaders. Together, we build a church with a heart for Heilbronn—in faith, in everyday life, and for people. Get to know the leaders behind our church.
Lead Pastor of the GEC Heilbronn
Small groups, events and community
Children's church and prayer
Meeting from 60 and administration
Primetime
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about GEC Heilbronn – from our history and community life to services, groups, and questions of faith.
GEC (Gemeinschaft entschiedener Christen – Community of Committed Christians) is a free Pentecostal church in Heilbronn and part of the BFP (Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden – Association of Pentecostal Free Churches in Germany). We are vibrant, international and open to everyone. As a Pentecostal church, we believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and live out our faith through contemporary worship, authentic community and practical love for others.
Our Sunday service takes place every week at 10:30 AM at the Silcherforum in Heilbronn. Everyone is warmly welcome – whether it’s your first time or you’ve been coming for years. Parking is available, and we offer a dedicated programme for children.
No – you are welcome regardless of where you are in life. Whether you’re curious, searching, or already a believer: our services are open to everyone. All you need to bring is yourself.
The best way to get started is to attend the worship service every Sunday. After the service, there’s often an opportunity to eat together and get to know the congregation. Every Sunday after the service, we offer “Next Steps,” where you can get to know the congregation in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re new to the faith, the Alpha Course is the ideal place to explore the basics of the faith. And in our small groups, you’ll have the opportunity to meet regularly with other Christians for fellowship and discussion.
We believe in the one eternal God of the Bible, who reveals himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. At the centre is Jesus Christ – his atoning sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection and his return. The Bible is for us the Holy Scripture inspired by God’s Spirit and our guide for faith and life. We believe that the Holy Spirit creates new life through rebirth and equips believers for service through his presence and gifts.
No. GEC Heilbronn is a recognised free church and a member of the Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden (BFP) – an established Christian umbrella organisation in Germany. We are transparent about our faith, our team and our finances. Anyone with questions is warmly invited to simply come along.
GEC belongs to the Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden (BFP) – a network of independent Christian churches in Germany. As a free church, we are independent of state churches and are funded entirely through voluntary donations from our members.
Yes! During the service there is children’s church for the youngest ones. For teenagers we offer Primetime – a dedicated community for teens and young adults.
