The Bund Freier Evangelischer Gemeinden (FeG) in Germany convened its Bundestag (Federal Assembly) on 27 September 2025 at Kronberg-Forum Ewersbach — the theological college campus that has long served as the spiritual and educational centre of the German free evangelical movement.
The assembly addressed two distinct but equally important themes. On the growth side, delegates celebrated new church plants and the continued expansion of the FeG's presence across Germany, including urban church-planting initiatives. The FeG has pursued an intentional strategy of multiplication in recent years, recognising that Germany's changing religious landscape requires a different posture than maintenance.
On the accountability side, the Bundestag voted to establish a commission to investigate cases and structures related to sexual violence within the denomination. An intervention concept and formal complaint procedure were to be in place by end of 2025, with the commission conducting its investigations through 2026. This decision reflects a growing commitment among German free churches to address historic harm with transparency rather than institutional self-protection — a posture consistent with the free-church tradition's emphasis on congregational accountability and the integrity of community life.
The Bundestag is the FeG's highest governing body, meeting annually to set direction, elect leadership, and address matters of common concern across its 500-plus congregations.
Source: Jesus.de
