Rev. Hagin read an article in a christian publication in which an older bible school professor made the following statement: 80% of what we teach in our seminaries is unusable. On reading this, Rev. Hagin thought to himself: "Well, someone ought to focus on the 20% that is usable!" Thus Rhema has focused on the practical aspect of ministry right from its beginnings.

Since its inception in 1974, Rhema has prepared over 30.000 people for ministry. Today, Rhema graduates are actively serving in over 100 countries of the world in the five fold ministry or are being a blessing in a supportive role in a local church.

Today, Kenneth W. Hagin and his wife Lynette lead Rhema forward in the same spirit of excellence that has made Rhema one of the most effective bible schools in the world.

In 1994, Fred and Judy Lambert - both graduates of Rhema USA - came to Wels in order to found a bible school in Austria. In February of 2000, this bible school officially became Rhema Austria.

More than 300 Students have been trained for ministry in the last years. Many of them are active in the five fold ministry, others support local churches both here in Austria as well as in other countries, are being a blessing and are applying what they have learned.

Our vision at Rhema Austria is to fill Austria with the knowledge of God's glory! Before Jesus returns, there will be a great revival and millions of people will be saved. We are preparing men and women to take their place and find their purpose in this end-time harvest. At this time, there is a great need for skilled labourers in Europe. Do you sense God's calling upon your life to do something of lasting value?

Maybe there is a longing in your heart to do the works of Jesus. Maybe you would like to understand the Bible better, so you can be a blessing to your family, your church or your city. Whatever calling God has put upon your life, Rhema Austria can help you fulfil it. The solid foundation you will receive in the word of God will help you be more than a conqueror in the daily challenges of life and will prepare you to be a more effective minister of the gospel.

Rhema Austria is an international, non-denominational Bible Training Center with pentecostal roots. Our emphasis is on the integrity of the bible and the power of the Holy Spirit. We are a Word of Faith school. You will receive a solid theological foundation, but it will not purely be head knowledge. Our goal is to impart living truth with the help of the Holy Spirit. The revelation knowledge of the truth will set you free. And when you are free, you can help others to be free. Together we will fill Austria and the world with the knowledge of God's glory!

Pastor Fred and Judy Lambert
...are proud parents of two children, Josh and Hannah. Both are graduates of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, OK. Fred is the Pastor of Freie Christengemeinde Wels and Director of Rhema Austria. Judy leads the children's and women's ministries at the church and is one of the principal instructors at Rhema Austria. Together they are working on the vision of Austria being filled with the knowledge of God's glory!

Steve and Brenda Wildman
...are parents of two little children (Andre and Audrey). Both are graduates of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, USA. Before taking on the responsibility as assistant pastors of Freie Christengemeinde Wels in 2006, Steve was Chief Audio Engineer and Radio Program Director at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK and an instructor at Rhema Bible Training Center USA, Brenda worked at Rhema USA's Admissions Office.