MMP030: A Conversation with Connexxion Bonn Director, Anja Geilert

Welcome to Episode 30! This week’s conversation is with Anja Geilert.

Anja is the founder and director of Connexxion Bonn, a ministry to university students in Bonn, Germany.  Anja grew up in East Germany and didn’t hear the gospel until she was 20 years old, but after becoming a follower of Christ, she knew that there were more people in her circles of influence who needed to hear the good news.

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THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: The Antioch Project

The Antioch Project is a 5 year, ministry leadership training program developed by the 17:6 Network for men and women who feel called to full-time vocational ministry.  It provides participants hands on training and leadership skills development in a peer cohort under coaching.  Students can also earn a Masters of Divinity degree if they join the Antioch Immerse specialty track.

Links Mentioned:

• The Antioch Project
• The 17:6 Network
• Episode 2 – My Story
• Hope Church
• Connexxion Campus Ministry
• Connexxion Boundless
• Book List

Lighting Round Notes:

• Books:
  • In the Name of Jesus by Henri J.M. Nouwen
  • The Lost Art of Disciple Making by LeRoy Eims
  • Calm My Anxious Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Contentment by Linda Dillow
• Quotes:
  • “People do what makes sense to them.”  Harold Bullock
  • “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 NIV
• Anja’s advice to her 23 year old self:
  • It’s ok that I’m not “there” yet.
  • It’s ok that I’m in the process of growing and can take steps toward growth.
  • Take off the mask and be real.
  • Work on the basics.

To Connect with Anja:

• Website: GoConnexxion.com

Do you have a question you’d like me to ask a ministry leader in a future conversation or a question you would like to ask me?  Send your questions to mmp@mattsturdevant.com

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Join me next week for Episode 31, a conversation with Jon McWhorter, an Associate Pastor serving in Riverside, CA who made the transition from business to ministry in February 2016.