Serving in our key region: Ruhr area
Important facts about the Ruhr area:
The Ruhr area, located in the federal state of Northrhine-Westfalia, is the largest metropolitan area in Germany with a population of 5.1 million inhabitants and annual growth of 43,000 people spread over 53 cities. It has the highest migration density in Germany, from every nation (eg. 26 % Turkish, 18 % Polish) and also the greatest number of students and foreign students in Germany.
Why do we need you to work in this key region?
- 4.5 million Muslims live in Germany (data from 2015). A third of them live in Northrine-Westfalia.
- 22 % of the population live from social welfare.
What is waiting for you in the Ruhr area?
- Very kind, open and accessible people
- a great infrastructure: good schools and universities, shopping malls, sports clubs
- many options for leisure activities and green surroundings easily accessible
- river Ruhr with its beautiful cycle paths throughout the Ruhr area
- exciting history about coal mines, iron and steel industrialisation
- Largest inland port in the world
Have a look at the requests for service in the Ruhr area that we have received:
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact us through your mission agency. We are only able to process applications from individuals who are supported spiritually and financially by a mission organization.

3) Christus Gemeinde, Oberhausen
Invest in social projects and evangelism


4) Livingroom, EFG DU-Meiderich
Help youth to turn around


5) Die Brücke e. V. Duisburg
A bridge between cultures


6) Free protestant church, Rheinhausen
“colorful . authentic . unified”


7) Baptist Church (EFG) Mülheim
International mission in city centre


11) Christusforum, Gelsenkirchen
Multi-culti church in a multi-culti town


14) Erlöserkirche, Gelsenkirchen
Working in a multicultural neighbourhood


15) The City Mission, Wanne-Eickel
Cross-cultural outreach

Men, women and couples are welcome to apply for all our placement opportunities
Do not give up! If you have not found a suitable placement or employment, keep looking. Our team often receives new placement requests. Please give us a call under +49-7265-959-0 or email us.