About the ICEJ
Jerusalem Headquarters
Serving Israel & the Church from Jerusalem
Originating from more than a dozen different nations and speaking as many languages, ICEJ staff members represent a varied cross-section of educational, family, and cultural backgrounds. All are united, however, with a single purpose to see the kingdom of God manifest in the world in these days, and to follow the biblical injunction of Isaiah 40 to comfort God’s people Israel.
Key Leaders
Dr. Juergen Buehler
President, ICEJ Global and Director, USA Board of Directors
Dr. Juergen Buehler is an ordained minister and trained physicist who serves as President of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. After graduating from Ulm University with a degree in physics, Juergen moved to Israel in 1994. Following a five-year research project at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, he obtained his doctorate in chemistry.
Juergen joined the staff of the Christian Embassy in 1999 and served from 2001 to 2011 as National Director for ICEJ-Germany. He has been a member of the ICEJ’s Board of Trustees for eight years and served as the ministry’s International Director for five years.
In October 2011, the board of the International Christian Embassy asked Juergen to serve as Executive Director. He is a licensed minister with the German Pentecostal Federation (BFP), and his unique scriptural insights into issues relating to Israel, the Church, and the nations have placed him in great demand as a speaker all over the world.
In addition to his other responsibilities, Juergen has remained an active member of the King of Kings Assembly in Jerusalem and has served on the congregation’s board from 1994 to 2010.
Juergen and his wife, Vesna, live in Jerusalem and have three sons and a daughter.
Rev. Mojmir Kallus
Vice President – International Affairs
Dr. Mojmir Kallus is a Mathematician, diplomatic translator, and ICEJ Vice President for International Affairs. Founder and National Director of ICEJ-Czech Republic, Dr. Mojmir Kallus came to faith during the Soviet Communist era and became a church planter and Bible teacher, promoting pro-Israel policies.
Rev. David Parsons
Sr Vice President & Spokesman
David Parsons is an author, attorney, journalist, minister and Middle East specialist who serves as the Senior Vice President & Spokesman for the ICEJ. On staff in Jerusalem for the past 22 years, Parsons has been interviewed by hundreds of media outlets and travels the world to speak about Israel and our prophetic times.
Nicole Yoder
Vice President of Aid and Aliyah
Nicole Yoder has been engaged in humanitarian aid projects in Israel for over 20 years and currently serves as ICEJ’s Vice President for Aid & Aliyah. From a Mennonite background in Oregon, she moved to Israel in 1992. An important facet of her work involves building relationships between the Jewish, Arab, and Christian communities. She holds a B.A. in Behavioral Science and an M.A. in International Community Development from Northwest University.
David Van Der Walt
Vice President of Finance
David Van Der Walt was born in South Africa and moved to Israel in 1996 where he met his wife from Finland and joined the ICEJ in 2002. In 2010, he became the Vice -President of Finance (CFO). David studied at the Jerusalem Management School in Jerusalem. He also serves on the ICEJ Canada Board as the Treasurer and in the past as Chairman. David is passionate about Kingdom Business and good Stewardship.
Richard Van Der Beek
Vice President of Operations
Richard Van Der Beek was born in The Netherlands and completed his formal education in Hotel Management in The Hague. Richard moved to Israel in 2003 working for two decades in tourism. During this time he had the privilege to travel the world extensively as a marketing manager, promoting and speaking about Israel. Richard has had the satisfaction of bringing many thousands of tourists to Israel and witnessed first-hand the impact it made on their lives. As they saw the land through the lens of the Bible, they experienced the faithfulness of God to His people and to the land. Richard also has a background in management, business, and Israeli real estate. He is married with three children.