With blind faith in God and five young children, Robert and Isabelle moved to East Germany to start a residential community

Robert and Isabelle Born, a deeply religious couple from the Netherlands, decided to relocate to East Germany with their five children to establish a Christian residential community. Relying on faith rather than professional hospitality experience, they aimed to transform a former hotel into a site for character coaching and bootcamps. The couple struggled initially to secure the necessary two hundred thousand euros in funding, managing only a small down payment. After beginning renovations, they faced severe financial hardship, exhausting their resources without sufficient income, which led to a temporary displacement in January. Despite losing their initial investment, the family remained steadfast in their religious convictions, viewing their struggle as a test similar to the biblical story of Job. Their persistence eventually paid off months later when a new investor emerged, allowing them to acquire a different property. This enabled the family to successfully realize their dream of launching a Christian-based residential center, which they interpreted as a divine miracle after a period of intense uncertainty.