About

Pastor Ingolf and Angela Schmidt (the founders of Ingolf Schmidt Ministries) live in Leipzig, Germany. They have been married since 1980 and have three children and two grandchildren. Both were born in former East Germany. In 1985, they founded Living Word Church Leipzig. During that time it was impossible to have a Christian church registered by the Communist government of East Germany. They started the church as a little prayer group in their own home. After the Iron Curtain fell and was destroyed, the government allowed them to have the new church. Since that time, they have been pastoring the church now known as “City Church Leipzig eV.”

Pastor Ingolf and his wife Angela travel frequently into Germany, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the United States of America. Over the last 15 years, Pastor Ingolf has received numerous invitations to the USA. He feels a very strong call to his own country, Germany, but also to the United States.

He and his wife were ordained in 1992 by Dr. Lester Sumrall.

Pastor Ingolf Schmidt

• Born in the communist country of East Germany.
• Married since 1980.
• Father of three children and two grandchildren.
• Raised by his parents, Pastor Schmidt grew up as an atheist and, in 1978, he gave his life to Jesus while he was a soldier in the Communist Army.
• He founded Living Word Church Leipzig in 1985; however, at that time it was not an “official church” because it was forbidden by the Communist government.
• Uniquely, it was the first “new” church and “Word of Faith” (underground church) in the city and the second one in the country. In recent years, several Bible school classes have been held in Germany and Poland.
• In 1992, Pastor Schmidt was ordained by Dr. Lester Sumrall.
  Pastor Schmidt has a strong traveling ministry, which has led him throughout Europe, Russia, the United States, and Asia.
  He has frequently traveled to the U.S. since 1998, preaching and reminding the American people “not to forget His benefits.” He frequently uses examples from his underground church, but often in a humorous way. These stories and testimonies inspire and encourage people to follow Christ in a serious and genuine way.

Prayer of Salvation – You CAN BE SAVED.

The Bible tells us that all of mankind has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. However, there is redemption through Jesus Christ! All you have to do is humble your heart, believe in the work that Jesus did for you at Calvary, and pray the prayer below.

Dear Lord Jesus,

I recognize I am a sinner. I realize I cannot run my own life. Please come into my heart now and be my Savior. I need you. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. I receive you as my Lord and I thank you for receiving me.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me, for having me, and for loving me.

In Jesus name, Amen.

To our new brother or sister – Please contact us (contact information is below). If you prayed the prayer above, we would love to hear from you and welcome you into the Body of Christ. We will do what we can to help you spiritually and answer any questions you may have.

Mail To:

City Church Leipzig
c/o Ingolf Schmidt Ministries
Hans-Poeche Str. 23-25
04103 LEIPZIG / GERMANY
Email:  lebenwort@yahoo.com