The Church We’re Working with in Malawi

Philosophy of Min 2
International Bible Fellowship (IBF) was started as a church in Lilongwe, Malawi, about 6 years ago. The founders’ goal was to start a church where Malawians and members of the international community could worship God together. For several years, IBF had no pastor, and the men of the congregation provided pulpit supply from week to week. In mid-2007, Brian and Anita Biedebach moved to Malawi, and Brian became the full-time preaching pastor at IBF. The Lord has greatly blessed the ministry of the Biedebachs at IBF, and the church members are growing in many ways.

How and Where the Floreens Fit In
With a growing church eager to learn the Word of God, Brian's hands have been full. Brian and the elders at GMI realized the need for someone to come alongside Brian and assist him in ministry. In the amazing plan of God, Matt had interned for all of 2005 at a church in South Africa where Brian was the pastor. With Brian's passion for preaching, Matt's gifting in administration and discipleship, Rachel’s counseling background, and with the benefit of a strong friendship and experience in the field together, the details began unfolding.

Primarily, Matt and Rachel both desire to be involved in strengthening the church and training church leaders. Practically, that takes many forms of service, administration, teaching, counseling, and discipleship. We're excited about these opportunities and many more that we know will come our way. God has given both of us a strong desire to be involved in serving within the local church, and we are eager to use our gifts to support the Lord’s work at International Bible Fellowship, and across Malawi.


To learn more about our desires and goals, see our Philosophy of Ministry. To learn more about our background, see About Us.