Curriculum Vitae Hans Borghuis

Interdenominational Pastor, Preacher & Mission Leader
Serving churches and mission initiatives across Europe

Profile
Interdenominational pastor, preacher and mission leader with extensive experience serving churches, mission initiatives and Christian organisations across Europe. Strongly rooted in practical ministry, with a proven track record in preaching, pastoral care, coaching and leadership development in diverse cultural and denominational contexts.

Experienced in building and sustaining networks, equipping leaders, youth and young adults, and guiding mission-focused projects in collaboration with local churches and international partners. Known for a relational, reflective and practice-oriented approach, with a deep commitment to the gospel, discipleship and the mission of the Church in contemporary Europe.


WORKING EXPERIENCE (Summary)


Interdenominational Pastor, Preacher & Mission Leader

Europe | 2015 – present
Serving churches and mission initiatives across Europe through preaching, pastoral care, coaching and leadership development in interdenominational and international contexts.

Coordinator Europe & Envision – Christian And Missionary Alliance
2021 – present
Leading and coordinating mission initiatives and Envision programs across Europe, building partnerships with churches and organisations, and supporting mission workers and young adults.

Interim Pastor – IGGDS Torrevieja, Spain
March - June 2026 
Providing pastoral leadership, preaching and guidance during a transitional phase within a church community in Spain.

Previous Experience (Selected)

  • Leadership, project management and training roles within Christian mission organisations (IZB, Alpha Course Netherlands)

  • Teaching, training and curriculum development at Bible College De Wittenberg

  • Social and mission work with vulnerable groups through Bright Fame and De Haven

  • Long-term involvement in youth ministry, Alpha courses and church leadership 

Side Activities (Selected)

  • Board chairman and advisor within Christian foundations

  • Team leader and trainer in Alpha and follow-up courses

  • Volunteer and advisory roles in social care settings

 

Core Expertise

Preaching • Pastoral care • Coaching & mentoring • Mission leadership • Youth & young adults • Leadership development • International collaboration • Project management • Connecting • Counseling • Communication


Education & Ongoing Formation

Ongoing theological, pastoral and leadership formation through recognised international and interdenominational training institutes, with a strong focus on practical ministry, preaching, leadership development and mission.

This formation consists of modular training, courses and online programs, integrated with extensive practical ministry experience and ongoing professional development.

Selected areas of formation include:

  • Biblical leadership and church governance

  • Preaching, homiletics and evangelism

  • Pastoral care and discipleship

  • Leadership development and conflict management

  • Intercultural ministry and mission

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Social justice and human trafficking awareness

    Training and formation have been pursued through institutions and networks including the Alliance Center for Leadership, Evangelical College Netherlands, Hillsong College, LEAD (Christian and Missionary Alliance), CIVAS Netherlands and the International Red Cross.


PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Hans Borghuis
Location: Deventer, Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
Telephone: +31612907320
E-mail: hansborghuis@outlook.com 

Languages
Dutch - Native
English - Fluent
German - Conversational
Italian - Basis


# Interim-pastor | IGGDS Torreviega Spain (2026) *
Preacher, Pastor, Speaker, Author | Hans Borghuis (since 2015) *
# Coordinator Europe & Envision |Christian And Missionary Alliance (since 2021) *
# Preacher, Speaker, Connector, Coach | Christian And Missionary Alliance (since 2021) *

# Relation manager, Speaker and Field worker | Bright Fame Amsterdam & De Haven The Hague (2019 - 2021)
# Teacher, Preacher, Developer, Trainer | Bible College De Wittenberg (2015 - 2019)
# Head of Communications, Relations and Fundraising | Bible College De Wittenberg (2015 - 2019)
# Project manager and trainer | IZB & Alpha Course Netherlands (2008 - 2015)
# General Manager | IZB (2005 - 2015)
# General assistant | IZB (1999- 2005)

Side activities
# Team Leader | Alpha (and follow-up) Deventer * 
# Board chairman | New Life New Beginning Foundation *
# Advisor to the board | Shelter for women who are victims of sexual abuse *
# Volunteer Psychogeriatric Department | ZorgAccent (2017 - 2020)
# Client representative | ZorgAccent (2017 - 2020)
# Volunteer Consultation | Meester Geertshuis (2017 - 2019)
# Regional Coordinator | Alpha Course (2005 - 2015)
# Elder, Coordinator Alpha and follow-up courses | PKN Rijssen (2001 - 2012)
# Leader summer camps for youth | HGJB (1997 - 2000)
# Youth worker | PKN Rijssen (1995 - 2001)

Relevant experience
Leadership (leading teams and individuals), coaching, teaching and training, preaching, conflict mediation and guiding change processes, pastoral care, management, guiding young people, writing, communication, starting and guiding projects. 


Currently in this role

 

EDUCATION

# Biblical Leadership, Leading the Church, Governance | Alliance Center for Leadership
# School of Ministry, Effective Preaching | Alliance Center for Leadership 

# Theology, Homiletics, Evangelistics, Pastoral care | Evangelical College Netherlands 
# Leadership, Community building, Conflict management | Evangelical College Netherlands 
# Leadership, Training for Church Leaders, Preachers training | LEAD C&M Alliance
# Theology of Discipleship, Old Testament Hermeneutics | Hillsong College 
# Professional Coaching | CIVAS Netherlands 
# Understanding & Responding to Trafficking in Persons | International Red Cross
# Business and Management | Van Rhijn College Netherlands

Various trainings and courses
* Theology, Preaching, Speaking & Training, Education, Pastoral Care, Social work, Youth- and Missionary work 
* Intercultural Expertise, People in change, Mediation, Coaching 
* Recognition of Human Trafficking, Criminal and Sexual Exploitation 
* Management, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling 

Year of birth: 1976