You are also responsible for the staff. From your experience, what motivates people to work with us? Thomas Haid: At the Liebenzell Mission, people can put what they believe into practice: They can get involved in spreading God’s good news - the gospel - all over the world. They can play a part in this by contributing themselves and their gifts here in Bad Liebenzell or around the world. Bettina Heckh: Many people work with us because they have experienced a specific calling: God has spoken to them that they should come to us and they have answered his call. Our employees are also motivated by the meaningfulness of the work. That’s why many want to work for us. Bettina, what makes the Liebenzell Mission special as an employer? Bettina Heckh: We are characterised by the fellowship among us. We work together and fulfil God’s mission. This spiritual brotherhood and solidarity is what sets us apart. We know that we are not working for something that often makes no sense. We work together for and with Jesus Christ. So the basis of our work is different. We can therefore approach each other differently in the event of differences of opinion. We are prepared to forgive each other. I also feel that the way we work together is different compared to working in the private sector. I experience that we want the best for each other and don’t assume anything bad if someone disagrees with us. We are united by the fact that we want the best for God’s kingdom and do not want to pursue our own interests or be better than others. That’s what excites me about the Liebenzell Mission. Thomas Haid: What makes us special is that you can make a difference at the Liebenzell Mission through your work: You are part of the largest and most important global undertaking! Here, “One organisation, one operation” applies - regardless of whether you work in the main kitchen or in Central Asia, in the Monbachtal in our guesthouses or in Malawi. What do applicants need to bring with them in particular? Apart from professional qualifications, what do you pay particular attention to? Bettina Heckh: I make sure that future employees fit into the team and our organisation. It is important that they agree with and identify with our beliefs and values: Trusting in God, Loyalty to the Word of God, Serving Attitude, Appreciation, Quality, Competence and Future Orientation. We also always ask why they are applying for a job with us. What motivates them to work here? Thomas Haid: My advice is to simply apply to us and write about what you can offer. Maybe you are the right person in the right place at the right time? We have quite a lot of vacancies. How do you deal with the tension of needing so many employees? Bettina Heckh: Trust in God is also fundamentally important here: God gives us the right employees at the right time. We have experienced this time and again since our foundation 125 years ago. And He will continue to do so in the future. That’s why I’m really relaxed here. Thomas Haid: We have indeed experienced time and again that God has sent the right people at the right time. That may sound very pious, but it really is the case. Thank God! The questions were askded by Claudius Schillinger. At the Liebenzell Mission, people can put what they believe into practice. 13 Rev. Lienhard Pflaum O Rev. Lienhard Pflaum (1927–2018) leads the Liebenzell Mission until his retirement in 1992. New Director of work abroad O Ernst Vatter (1929-2012) becomes “Director of Global Ministries” and is responsible for the work abroad. He remains so until his retirement in 1993. Beautiful holidays and more O The first “holiday brochure” is published and is regarded as the start of the Liebenzell Retreats. The goals: To offer people an enjoyable holiday, to travel in Christian fellowship and to generate interest in mission work. 1968 1971 1966
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