Gemeinde Barmherziger Gott

Could a church truly be a sanctuary? The Gemeinde Barmherziger Gott in Nuremberg stands as a testament to this very idea. This church, also known as G.B.G., represents more than just a building. It’s a spiritual haven with roots stretching back to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The story begins with Ayidini Abala, who experienced a profound conversion at a Pentecostal Christian gathering led by American evangelist Tommy Lee Osborn in 1957. Inspired, Abala established FEPAZA, now known as FEPACO, with the addition of “Nzambe Malamu,” meaning “Good God” in Lingala. This laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Gemeinde Barmherziger Gott in Nuremberg. Abala sent Apostle Simão Lutumba to Angola in 1981. This led to the founding of a daughter church, IFEPAA Bom Deus. From Angola, the faith journeyed to Germany. In 1990, IFEPAA Bom Deus established the Gemeinde Barmherziger Gott in Germany. The church expanded further, with a congregation forming in Zurich around 2000, followed by others in Basel and Biel. Today, the Gemeinde Barmherziger Gott in Nuremberg continues this legacy. It offers a vibrant community based on Pentecostal Christian beliefs. It’s a place where healing prayers and deliverance ministries are practiced, and missionary work is actively pursued. This church isn’t just a place of worship; it’s a living testament to a faith that has crossed continents and continues to thrive in Nuremberg.