25 July - 1 August, 2026

near Cologne, Germany

Contact your campus leader or info@sfceurope.org for more info.

Timo Anzalone is a preacher and Bible teacher who preaches Jesus both locally and globally in churches, conferences, and ministry schools. His ministry is marked by a passion to see people encounter the manifest presence of God, become devoted disciples of Jesus, and be mobilized for His mission.

He serves as the Unreached People Groups (UPG) Taskforce Leader for Pentecostal European Mission (PEM), where he helps mobilize churches and leaders across Europe to see the Gospel reach those who have never heard it.

He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God in Spain and part of the leadership team of his local church in Elche, Spain. Timo lives with a burning desire to see revival in the Church, awakening in Europe, and the gospel reach the unreached.

Seminars

When you register, be prepared to choose only one of the following 12-hour seminars that you will attend each morning of Connect:

From Lost to Found - Navigating the Spiritual Journey of the Secular Person (Strongly suggested for first time attendees)

Stages of Student Ministry: From Launch to Longevity

From Awkward to Awesome: Teamwork at Its Best

Stop Doing Mission: Moving From Performance to Existence

The Person of the Holy Spirit, Community & Gifts: What Does the Bible Have to Say? How Do We Practice This Today?

Workshops

A few, but not all, of the many workshop topics that will be covered in the afternoons:

Ministry to Muslims, Next Steps Ministry, Relationships, Hospitality, Women in Ministry, How to Plan a Mission Trip, Reading & Understanding the Old Testament

Stop Doing Mission:

Moving from performance to existence.

*this seminar is a part of the Certificate of Ministry program, but is open to all.

Instructor:  Quentin Heinen

We often treat "mission" as a high-pressure performance or a career path for a select few. But what if mission isn't something we do for God, but an identity we inhabit because of Him? This seminar debunks the common myths of modern missions by exploring a missional reading of the whole Bible, shifting the focus from our efforts to the Missio Dei. Whether you are a student in a secular university or a long-term worker, this class will help you rediscover your place in God's redemptive story without the weight of performance. My goal is for participants to walk away with a "refreshed" theological lens, trading the exhaustion of "doing mission" for the freedom of "being the mission" in their unique context.

Participants are eligible to take this course as a SFC Ministry certificate module. To do so, there will be another 6 hours of class time required outside of Connect, an additional sign up (the form will be distributed at a later date), and a 100 € additional fee. If you have questions, please email lesly.ndemezo@sfceurope.org.

Quentin Heinen is the founder and director of Next Step, a non-profit providing professional coaching, training, and consulting. Involved with SFC since 2015 (serving as a student, local leader, and national staff member), he has been teaching Mission, Spirituality and Religious Sciences at CTS since 2022. Based in Mons, Belgium, Quentin is a husband and father trained in both secular philosophy and Pentecostal theology, with a research focus on Pentecostal leadership and emerging ecclesiologies.

From Awkward to Awesome:

Teamwork at Its Best

Instructor: Steve & Deanne Turley

Learn about your Working Genius and what makes for excellent teams in this fun, interactive week-long seminar. Through hands-on activities, students explore Working Genius, communication styles, and redemptive conflict in real group situations—building self-awareness, teamwork skills, and confidence they can use in ministry, class, work, and beyond.

Steve and Deanne have served for over 35 years as AGWM missionaries in Europe, planting SFC Belgium in 1999 alongside Blair and Dina Bonin.  Their focus is discipleship and leadership training in our apostolic bands, national and international churches, university ministries, organizations and communities across Europe.  Implementing DISC, Working Genius, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, coaching and mentoring into these various contexts; they are building up the Church, making disciples who make disciples.

The Person of the Holy Spirit, Community &
the Gifts

Instructor: Nicole Herrero

How do we walk in relationship with Him? And what does it actually look like to function confidently and biblically in the gifts of the Spirit within a healthy community? We will explore what Scripture teaches about the Person of the Holy Spirit, correct some common misunderstandings, and discover how He actively leads, empowers, and builds up the Church today.

Together, we’ll examine how spiritual gifts function in community — not for hype or confusion, but for strengthening, encouraging, and equipping others. This will not be theory only. We will practice listening to the Spirit, stepping out in faith, and learning how to minister in ways that are biblical, healthy, and life-giving. Come ready to engage, practice, and be encouraged as we learn how to live Spirit-filled lives together.

Nicole serves as the SFC France Coordinator and has been ministering in France for the past 11 years, currently based in Nice. She is passionate about building Christ-centered communities of faith and equipping young adults and students to step confidently into their calling. With a heart to see believers empowered by the Holy Spirit, Nicole loves training and activating others to share Christ courageously and minister with clarity, confidence, and faith. On a day off, you can find Nicole exploring coffee shops with friends, camera in hand to capture all the fun! 

Venue

Hohegrete is a Christian guest house located about an hour outside of Cologne, Germany. For more information, see our FAQs and the Hohegrete website: http://www.haus-hohegrete.de/.

Travel information

By Car

The address:

Bibel- und Erholungsheim
Hohegrete MAT GmbH
57589 Pracht Germany

The signs for Hohegrete are visible from the main road, Prachter Straße. Alternatively, Grubenstrasse may be used as the destination for navigation devices.

Please see https://haus-hohegrete.de/Ihr-Weg-zu-uns/ for more information.

For those traveling by Train 

Please check www.bahn.de for connection instructions. The train station from Cologne and Siegen is Au/Sieg*. If necessary, change trains to Hohegrete stop. The Hohegrete stop is about 450 meters away from the Hohegrete site. (*In Au/Sieg there are also taxis at the train station - 5 to 10 minutes by car to Hohegrete: Taxi Thomas)

Once you have arrived at the Hohegrete station, take the footpath in either direction to get to the conference center. See map below.

Please see https://haus-hohegrete.de/Ihr-Weg-zu-uns/ for more information.

Airport information - The nearest airports are listed below. 

Cologne/Bonn airport (60km) - https://www.koeln-bonn-airport.de/

Düsseldorf airport (118km) - https://www.dus.com/

Frankfurt airport (132km) - https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en.html

Please contact us at +32 497 46 16 65 if you experience travel delays. Thank you!

What is CONNECT?

CONNECT is a life-­changing week of intense interaction with God and each other, as leaders and students from across Europe gather together to learn and grow. The goal of Connect is to encourage and equip those involved in university student ministry at any level, so that we can share the message of the gospel more effectively within the university environment and our own local contexts. The week will include worship and prayer, seminars, workshops, evening meetings, sports and games, and time to build relationships in small groups.

Who can come to the conference?

CONNECT is for all those involved in reaching students in the university context in Europe, including short- or long-­term workers, student leaders, church volunteers, and others who have a passion to reach students with the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe that as we share our knowledge and resources and encourage one another, we will be more effective in reaching students with the message of Jesus in our diverse local environments.

Can I come for part of the time?

CONNECT is intentionally designed as a complete experience, offering in-depth training alongside meaningful opportunities to grow in relationship with God and others through services, small groups, workshops, and activities. Because team building and small group connections develop over the full event, participants are strongly encouraged to plan to attend CONNECT in its entirety. For this reason, partial attendance is discouraged, and discounts are not available.

Can I come early or stay late?

The conference center is reserved for our group from the evening of 25 July until the morning of 1 August. Priority for early arrivals is reserved and limited to Connect planning staff and other workers who will be needed for set up. If you need to arrive early, please contact us at info@sfceurope.org so that we can ensure there is room for you before reserving an extra night on the registration form.

How much does Connect cost?

Prices for Connect cover rooms and meals beginning with the evening meal on Saturday, 25 July, and ending with breakfast on Saturday, 1 August. 

Full-time Students - €299

Non-students/children & youth workers - €379

Youth (11-17) - €279;    Children (3-10) - €279;    Children under 3 - €54. (Youth & children tickets are only available for the families of ministry leaders in attendance.)

Registration Prices for Connect increase on 16 June 2026 by 25 EUR per person.

Registration closes and all payment is due on 30 June 2026. All unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation.

Cancellation Policy

**IMPORTANT**
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED IN FULL. DEADLINE FOR FULL PAYMENT IS 30 June 2026. All unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation. Any paid registrations cancelled before this date may be refunded minus a €50 registration fee. After 30 June, refunds may only be granted on a case by case basis. Please contact us directly if you would like more information or to transfer your registration to another participant. 

How can I pay?

The preferred method of payment is a bank transfer using the information below:

Name:
SFC-Europe
Rue Hugo d’Oignies, 34
5100 NAMUR, Belgium

Bank:
Freikirchen Bank SPAR - und Kreditbank (SKB)
Evangelisch - Freikirchlicher Gemeinden eG
Friedberger Strasse 101
61350 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

IBAN (International Banking Number): DE26 5009 2100 0001 7915 08
Code BIC (Swift): GENODE51BH2

If bank transfer is not possible, contact us at info@sfceurope.org.

What is the daily schedule?

Here is a tentative daily schedule:

8:00 - 8:50 - Breakfast

9:00 - 9:20 - Morning Gathering

9:30 - 12:00 - Seminar  

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch

13:00 - 14:45 - Free time

14:45 - 15:00 - Coffee & Cookies

15:00 - 16:30 - Workshops

16:30 - 18:00 - Small Groups/Staff Meeting

18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner

19:30  - Evening Encounter (Children's program ends 21:30)

Can I sign up for more than one seminar?

Sorry, no. Participants follow their selected seminar every morning for 6 days, resulting in 10+ hours of in­-depth instruction and guided interaction.

How do I sign up for workshops?

There will be descriptions and sign-­up sheets for the workshops during on-site registration.

What is the lodging situation like?

This year’s CONNECT will be held at a Christian conference center. Most of the rooms have private bathrooms, although there are a few dorm­-style rooms with hall bathrooms. Room sizes vary between 2 and 6 people. Please note that we cannot provide small rooms for everyone. Some will have to share larger rooms (up to 6 people). If there is a special need regarding room size, please leave a note in the comments section of registration, or email the planning committee at info@sfceurope.org.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby of the main building.

Can I room with my friend(s)?

Yes, you may mention the name of your preferred roommate in the comments section of the registration form. We will try our best to accommodate you, but please understand that there may be other circumstances that limit our ability to honor every request.

How will the meals work?

Meals are self­-serve buffet style in the cafeteria. The meals reflect the German culture of our host country, with the main meal of the day being lunchtime, and dinner being a light meal. Breakfast is often cold cuts, cheeses, bread, yogurt and muesli. Lunchtimes are hot meals with a variety of German and some international offerings. Dinner is often cold cuts, cheeses, bread and soup or salad. If the timing of the meals or type of food does not suit your needs or culture, you may want to plan on bringing snacks with you.

I have meal restrictions/food allergies. What does that mean for me?

The kitchen staff at the facility we rent cannot accommodate any specific dietary changes. There is however a small guest kitchen next to the dining hall with a mini-fridge where you are able to store any supplemental food or snacks to ensure your meals are satisfying throughout the week. Some examples of things you may want to bring - gluten free breads/snacks, dairy free milk options for coffee or cereal in the mornings.

Is there a snack bar, café, store or chance to buy food and other supplies while at the conference?

The conference center does sell some snacks (ice cream, beverages, crackers, candy), but there is not a snack bar or café. There will be a few opportunities during the afternoon free time to catch a ride to the town nearby and go to a store or bank.

Is there an ATM at the conference center?

No, so please come with some cash in hand. We are working on an online banking app payment option, but as of right now, you will need CASH for towels/bedding rental, snacks, ice cream, swimming, laundry and late night snack offerings (toasties, sausage bonfire night, etc). There are ATM machines in the village close to the conference center, and there will be free time during the week to catch a ride to use those, if needed.

What should I bring?

Please bring something to share from your country for our TASTE OF THE NATIONS snack breaks. (2 packs of something salty or sweet would be very helpful so we don’t run out.) Also, please bring a Bible, notebook, and pen (or their electronic equivalent), and a personal mug for our coffee/tea breaks. (Connect mugs will be available for purchase until supplies run out.)

Dress is casual. You may want to prepare for rainy weather and cool temperatures at night. Don’t forget appropriate clothing for sports and swimming, towels/bedding (or cash to rent them), personal toiletries (including soap/shampoo, etc), washcloths, electric fans, and also cash for snacks, swimming, or laundry service. Other items you may wish to bring may include favorite group board games, musical instruments, supplies for other free time activities, toys and other items for children, etc. 

Parents of babies and toddlers: Please make sure to send everything they will need in a diaper bag (diapers, wipes, cups, bottle, special toys, blankies, extra clothing), and please label everything with child’s name (including strollers, baby carriers, etc). (Baby bed rental does not include sheets.)

Parents of grade children: Please send them each day with a water bottle & change of clothes (clearly labeled with their name). Please apply sunscreen to your child before dropping them off. We will be going outside. If they have a special toy, feel free to bring it, but please label it.

Do I need to bring sheets or towels?

You may bring your own towels and single-­sized bedding or rent these from the facility. The prices are +/- 7.50 € for bed linens (fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcase) and +/-5€ for a set of towels. Baby bed rental does not include sheets.

Are there laundry services available?

Self-service laundry is available on site, with one washing machine and one dryer. Please note that there may be some waiting time during busy periods. The cost is approximately €5 per wash and €5 per drying cycle.

The house also offers a full laundry service. Prices range from €7.50 to €10 per wash (depending on water temperature) and €7.50 per drying cycle.

Complimentary clotheslines are available for air-drying if preferred.

How do I get to the conference center by train?

For those traveling by train either from the airport or another city, please check www.bahn.de for connection instructions. The train station from Cologne and Siegen is Au/Sieg*. If necessary, change trains to Hohegrete stop. The Hohegrete stop is about 450 meters away from the Hohegrete site.

(*In Au/Sieg there are also taxis at the train station - 5 to 10 minutes by car to Hohegrete: Taxi Thomas)

From Hohegrete station, take the footpath in either direction to get to the conference center:

a) follow the path to the left. The first turn to the right. Follow the path uphill. Keep left at the end of the street and cross the street to get to the Hohegrete site. Walk through the Hohegrete site to the round reception building or following the signs for SFC’s registration.

b) follow the path to the right. At the end, cross the main road to the left to get to the Hohegrete site. Walk up the path to the building complex. Walk along the building complex to the right until you reach the round reception building or following the signs for SFC’s registration.

Please see https://haus-hohegrete.de/Ihr-Weg-zu-uns/ for more information.

How do I get to the conference center by car?

Bibel- und Erholungsheim Hohegrete MAT GmbH
57589 Pracht

We recommend using your favorite GPS or online map service for directions. The signs for Hohegrete are visible from the main road, Prachter Straße. Alternatively, Grubenstrasse may be used as the destination for navigation devices.

Please see https://haus-hohegrete.de/Ihr-Weg-zu-uns/ for more information.

Will there be translation into other languages?

We will try to the best of our ability to accommodate anyone needing interpretation in conjunction with national leaders. Please note in your registration that you would like translation and the language you prefer. Headsets provide translation for the main meetings, with personal translators filling in in other situations when possible.

Will there be any free time?

Yes! Afternoon free time is an opportunity to join in organized sports (i.e. ultimate frisbee, football, etc) or individual/family activities, such as swimming, walks, brief trips to the village, resting, etc. Parents, please note there is no childcare provided during free time.

Contact info during Connect:

Phone: +32 497 46 16 65

Email: info@sfceurope.org