Charles and Shelly Kieffer Bio
Where: Lodz, Poland
Mission Agency: ReachGlobal EFCA
Purpose: Lodz City Team exists to help start new, reproducing, healthy churches.
Vision: Our vision is to see the Lodz region full of churches that honor God.
Key Result Areas:
Length of time on the field: We have been in Poland for 11 years.
Home address: Charles and Shelly Kieffer
Ulica Fizyczna 4
91-168 Lodz
Poland
Home Phone: 011-48-42-656-0374
E-mail address: charles.kieffer@efca.org shelly.kieffer@efca.org
Birthdays: Charles 4-4-1965, Shelly 4-17-1967 --- Anniversary 4-9-1988
Katelyn 12-6-1990, Rachel 12-9-1991, Chaz 5-25-1995, Luke 6-28-1999
Prayer Request: That we would stay close to God and be obedient to Him
Missionary
Bio
Launching Church Planting Movements Internationally
International Mission
Kieffer,
Charles and Michelle Serving in Poland
Ministry Description:
Charles and Michelle are currently serving as church planters in Poland.
The Kieffer’s have four children: Katelyn, Rachel, Chaz, and Luke.
Country Profile:
Poland is located in central Europe, east of Germany. Historically, it has
been an area of conflict because of flat terrain and the lack of natural barriers
on the North European Plain.
Poland gained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the
Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite country following
the war, but one that was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Poland joined
the NATO alliance in 1999. Poland today stands out as one of the most successful
and open transition economies. The privatization of small and medium state-owned
companies and a liberal law on establishing new firms marked the rapid development
of a private sector now responsible for 70% of economic activity.
Nearly 39 million people live in Poland. Almost 98% are Polish and the others
are either German, Ukrainian or Byelorussian.
Ninety-five percent of Poles are Roman Catholic (75% practicing). Eastern Orthodox,
Protestants and other religious groups make up the remaining 5%.
Testimonies:
Charles achieved success in sports and scholastic endeavors during high
school. After entering college, he struggled to find significance in his life.
During his second semester he received a new roommate who shared God’s
plan of salvation. Charles opened his heart to Jesus and found purpose and significance
for living. As a new believer, he became involved in a Bible Study where he
learned of the great need for missionaries. At age 11, Michelle asked her dad
what made his life so different. He told her of Christ’s forgiveness and
love, and she decided she wanted Jesus in her life.
During college, working with Campus Crusade, and ministering as pastor of Wyanett
Evangelical Free Church in Princeton, Minnesota, the Kieffer’s have enjoyed
sharing the Lord and seeing people grow in Him. Michelle was active in the children’s
ministry at Wyanett. Charles and Michelle are involved in community life and
enjoy interaction with people of different walks of life.
Home Churches:
Wyanett EFC, Princeton, MN
Faith EFC, Austin, MN
Birthdays:
Charles–April 4
Michelle–April 17
Katelyn Marie–12-6-90, Rachel–12-9-91, Chaz–5-25-95, Luke–6-28-99
Wedding Anniversary:
April 9