Co-founder and co-director
Co-founder and co-director
Born in England, Simon enjoyed his homeland and had no plans to leave until one day he was confronted with an unexpected challenge: A call from God to resign from his practice as an osteopath to serve Christians in Austria. Since then - in 1990 - he has been working in his new home.
He was already active as a leader in various areas in his home congregation, the Anglican Church. In the process, the focus of his vocation increasingly came to the fore: to help people in prayer and conversation so that they reach their God-given goals.
After various trainings and internships, the core mission of Elijah House - transformation and reconciliation in service to individuals, families, communities and beyond - began to take a large place in his heart.
Since 2019, he has been part of the Elijah House Global Leadership Circle, a team of leaders responsible for the 12 Elijah Houses worldwide.
With his years of ministry experience, insight and wisdom, he is a sought-after preacher and speaker on socially relevant and tense topics.
Co-founder and co-director
Co-founder and co-director
Simon and Dagmar met in Graz/Austria in 1990 and after their marriage decided to be trained in the USA by John and Paul Sandford and the Elijah House team to follow God's call to full-time ministry.
In 1995, they returned to their home country as new parents and began their first training courses in German-speaking countries. At the same time, they helped to found and establish a new congregation in Graz.
Through God's supernatural leading, they moved to Pitten, Lower Austria, in 2000 and purchased a home that serves as a center for ministry in Europe. Thanks to many friends and supporters, they were soon able to expand their field of activity.
They are happy to be able to pass on their many years of experience in service to other people every day. Her primary concern is that God's kingdom increases in people's hearts so that His church can carry God's good news of redemption and reconciliation into our society.
In their free time, they love spending time with family and friends and enjoy climbing Austria's mountains with their mountain bike tandem!
Office Administrator
Office Administrator
Founder of Elijah House USA
Founder of Elijah House USA