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In 1999, I founded the small company diakonos e.K. “Nomen est omen,” as the Romans said; in modern terms, “the name says it all.”. diakonos is the Greek word for servant, and this registered commercial enterprise (e.K.) is intended to serve Christians, churches, and ministries.
One of these services operates under the brand GemeindeLohn.de. Many churches want to pay their pastors but shy away from the hassle with taxes, social security, and legal stuff. That’s where Gemeindelohn.de comes in – we handle the admin so the church can focus on ministry.
Born in 1968, I'm married with four grown-up children. I work primarily as an IT project manager for social service providers and also serve as a preacher and Bible teacher.
Certified Payroll Accountant (IHK)
Ongoing professional development (e.g., training with various health insurance providers)
Qualified bank clerk and businessman
Theologian: M.A. in Biblical Studies (New Testament) (equivalent)
Certified Online Trainer (Institute for Systemic Training / BDVT)
Working in payroll since 2000
Volunteer pastor for 17 years, preacher since 1995
Owner of a commercial enterprise
Theological teaching and lecturing since 2001
Founding and board member of multiple nonprofit associations, with extensive experience in designing and organizing trainings and seminars
»It is an honor to provide a testimonial of my experience with GemeindeLohn.de. I am the executive director of a growing ministry promoting Scripture recitation (byheart.org). Our parent organization is incorporated in Wyoming, and we also have a Verein registered in Germany (so German donors can get a tax credit).
We were hiring our first employee in Germany and dealing with the Deutschland bureaucracy was looming as both a time-drain and a financial risk. One of our German board members knew of GemeindeLohn.de, because his church uses GemeindeLohn.de, and he recommended that I talk to Ansgar. From the first meeting with Ansgar, all my cares regarding payroll and interactions with the Finanzamt as well as the workers insurance company (VBG), dissolved.
Ansgar has a pastor's heart, an accountant's savvy, and the patience of Job. He is wonderfully communicative. Through his secure portal, Ansgar would let me know what was being requested and why it was needed-and then remind me if I was late, or correct me when I made the wrong transfer. He would also correct the Finanzamt when they made an incorrect withdrawal. Ansgar's service was at the highest levels and yet his fees are very low. This is his ministry and I find him to be an inspiration for me and my ministry. It is a joy to recommend Ansgar and GemeindeLohn.de to any ministry intent on advancing the kingdom of Jesus Christ.
In His grace, Thomas Griffin (tgriffin@byheart.org)«