Samuel, originally from DR Congo, is a husband to Priscillia and father of two boys and a girl. He’s served in various ministries at IBC Berlin since 2014, a year after he and his family joined the congregation. Samuel enjoys trying new recipes together with Priscillia, his wife, taking his boys cycling, joining them for their soccer games and reading memoirs.

Lucas is a German-Brazilian (more Brazilian than German) husband to Stefanie and soon to be father. He has been serving at the IBC Berlin since 2005. Lucas loves playing and watching soccer, skiing, playing board games and hanging out with friends (especially if there is food involved).

Rev. Dr. Brian Kirby is an American from North Carolina who has spent his ministry career in Paris, Bangkok, Rome and greater Washington DC. He is also a leader in the International Baptist Convention. His Doctor of Ministry is in Theology and the Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. He and Denise have been married for more than 25 years and their daughter, Analisse, is a university student. He loves snowboarding, cycling and music.

Kim is a California native who moved to Berlin in 1989 to marry her husband, Knut. She has three grown children; her two daughters live in California and her son lives in Berlin. Kim has been an active member of IBC Berlin for over 25 years and has facilitated the women’s Bible study for 15 years. She enjoys going on long walks with her Goldendoodle, practicing her golf game, and reading historical fiction.

Interim Deacon Council Chairperson

Kenya is an American from Georgia. She’s married to Mathias and they have three teenagers. She has a heart for the IBCB family and a warrior’s heart for service. She loves doing the work behind the scenes that needs to be done to help the church to continue to run smoothly.

Since moving to Berlin from Malawi in September 2021, Derek and Deliwe Lakudzala have found IBCB a friendly church. With a background in physics and computing, Derek was a consultant before moving to Berlin. His hobbies are computer chess and listening to various sorts of music. Derek and Deliwe wedded in December 1986. They have three boys called Chimwemwe, Chisomo, and Chiyembekezo—joy, grace, and hope. Derek hopes to enrich church life as an IBCB prayer team member.

Charis grew up in Chicago, but Berlin has been her home for many years already. She is married to David and has a grown son and daughter and one young granddaughter. Her favorite hobbies are reading, music (including singing in a concert choir), taking care of her dog, and traveling.

Originally from Alabama and Texas, the Whitley’s have worked in English and German language churches in Germany since 2015. Taylor and Lydia both studied at Samford University before earning their Master of Divinity degrees from Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Taylor and Lydia have two sweet boys who enjoy being third culture kids in Berlin.

Originally from Alabama and Texas, the Whitley’s have worked in English and German language churches in Germany since 2015. Taylor and Lydia both studied at Samford University before earning their Master of Divinity degrees from Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Taylor and Lydia have two sweet boys who enjoy being third culture kids in Berlin.