Open House Berlin serves as a relational learning forum for like-minded, diverse church communities, committed to building and strengthening local churches across Central and Eastern Europe.
Our aim is that Open House will be a time of encouragement and inspiration, empowering church leaders and teams to continue building, innovating, and contributing to the well-being of society.

Your Hosts

Lisbon, Portugal
Ps. Mario is a seasoned church builder and offers a wealth of wisdom for church leaders and teams. Mário founded what is now Hillsong Portugal over 20 years ago. These humble beginnings, with just 12 people in the living room of his home, have grown into a vibrant church with thousands of members across more than 10 locations. The story of this local church continues to inspire many across Portugal and around the world.

Kyiv, Ukraine
Ps. Yurii understands the many pressures involved in building and pastoring church communities in Eastern Europe. Yurii has been leading Hillsong Church in Kyiv, Ukraine, for many years and has continued to faithfully serve the people and communities affected by the war. Yurii brings wisdom, depth, and humour into leading the local church and will be a huge encouragement to other church leaders and teams at this year’s Open House Berlin.
13:00
LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE
“FOR KEY CHURCH LEADERS”
19:00
ARRIVAL
19:30
WORSHIP
SESSION 1 – PS. MARIO
“LEADING WITH FAITH”
10:00 – 10:30
LIGHT BREAKFAST
10:30
SESSION 2 – PS. YURII
“LEADING THROUGH CRISIS”
11:30
SHORT BREAK
11:45
SESSION 3 – HOSTED BY PS. JOYCE
“Leadership Stories FROM Church builders across eastern Europe”
12:45
Lunch break
13:30
SESSION 4 – Prayer & Worship
14:15
SHORT BREAK
14:20
SESSION 5
Optional Breakouts – HOSTED BY PS. JULIANE WINTER
Leading & Pastoring Teams
Wellbeing & Pastoral Care
Finance & Governance
Social Impact
Lead Pastors Session – PS. MARK
“Leading well when the pressure is on”
16:00
Conclude
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27th – 28th May
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