Elders
Eligibility for an Elder is described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 and they are recognized as spiritual leaders by the congregation. Elders have the responsibility and the authority in issues of church governance, doctrine, and discipline. Elders have oversight responsibility of the church members, officers and deacons according to Ephesians 4:11-13 to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Elders may be removed from their position following the biblical principles found in 1 Timothy 5:19-22.
Elder
Paul Haugtvedt
Paul is an Elder and one of the founding members of IBF. He and his wife Vicki have been married for 38 years and have lived and worked in Switzerland since 1993.
Elder
Trey Sklar
Trey joined IBF in 2014 together with his wife, Kristina, and their four children. He’s a published author and has been involved in ministry and service around the globe.
Elder
Fritz Geiser
Fritz knows IBF since its beginning. He and his wife Kathi served in the name of Christ many years in the reformed Church in Grabs and in different countries on four continents. Since their retirement in 2014, they have joined the IBF fellowship.