WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our faith is founded solely on the Bible — the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. The Bible is our ultimate guide in all matters of faith and daily life.
God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
We believe in one eternal God, without beginning or end, revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This triune God is the Creator of heaven and earth, the source of all life and truth.
Jesus Christ – Our Savior and Lord
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life and gave Himself as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. After dying on the cross, He rose bodily from the grave, ascended into heaven, and will return in glory at the time appointed by the Father.
Salvation – A Gift of Grace
Forgiveness of sins and eternal life are available to every person who places their trust in Jesus Christ. Salvation is not earned through good deeds, religious rituals, or church affiliation — it is a free gift of God’s grace, received through personal faith in Jesus Christ alone.
New Life Through the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He convicts the world of sin, leads individuals to repentance and faith, and gives spiritual rebirth. Through the Holy Spirit, believers receive new life and become part of the body of Christ — the global Church.
Get to know the Pastor
Dr. J. Todd Hudson is the founding Pastor of Immanuel Bible Church since 2001. Pastor Todd is American-born and first visited Austria shortly after finishing his undergraduate college education. On that trip, he gained a deep love for the country and the people.
Todd studied at four American universities: Bob Jones University, the University of Iowa, the University of Colorado-Boulder, and Harvard University. After completing master’s and doctoral degrees,
he and his wife Sarah served for one year founding a seminary in Cameroon, West Africa; served on pastoral staff in New Hampshire; and returned to Austria to start a church in Vienna. The Hudsons are committed to serving the people of Immanuel by providing teaching and preaching for the whole family, pointing to Christ as both Savior and sustainer of life. Todd and Sarah celebrate 20 years in Vienna and 25 years of marriage. They have four children.