The Rhema Foundation

Rhema is God’s word spoken with inspiration from the Holy Spirit. The Rhema Foundation was established on November 13, 2014, based in Sesvete, at Savska Cesta 103. The director is Ms. Mirjana Topčić.

Vision

The founders of the Rhema Foundation are united by a vision of strengthening evangelization to enhance the spiritual and material welfare of Croatia and all its citizens. They share the belief that spreading God's word will effectively serve the common good and lead to the salvation of souls.

Mission

The mission of the Rhema Foundation is to support, encourage, and financially aid associations, communities, and individuals engaged in evangelization through the gift of time and resources. Additionally, the Foundation organizes various seminars, lectures, and gatherings to promote its values and mission.

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Goals of the Rhema Foundation:

  • Promotion of Christian values
  • Support for the spiritual growth and formation of members and supporters
  • Advancement of ecumenical values and dialogue among religious communities
  • Promotion of a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and acceptance among various social groups
  • Promotion of family values
  • Overall spiritual and material welfare of Croatia and all its citizens

Foundation Management

Mirjana Topčić, ravnateljica

Mirjana Topčić, Director

Born in 1949 in Veliki Zdenci near Grubišno Polje, Mirjana Topčić is married to Ivan Topčić. She completed high school in Zagreb and then studied at the Higher School of Textile and Clothing. Alongside her work in state companies, she created and exhibited macramé tapestries. In 1994, she co-founded Tim Kabel, a company that now employs 50 people and partners with over 70 countries. She is also a member of the Croatian Community of Marriage Encounters and a co-founder of the Rhema Foundation.

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Ivica Topčić, tajnik

Ivica Topčić, Secretary

Born in 1951 in Zagreb, Ivica Topčić is married to Mirjana Topčić. From a young age, he was involved in football, playing for NK Dinamo, NK Zagreb, and NK Dubrava Tim Kabel until 1990. He completed high school in Zagreb and worked as a sales representative for leather apparel at KTK Zaječar starting in 1983. Before retiring, he served as the CEO of the family company Tim Kabel and continues to be a board member after retirement.

Ksenija Pašalić, članica uprave

Ksenija Pašalić, Board Member

Born in 1964 in Zagreb, Ksenija Pašalić is married to Ivić Pašalić and is a mother of three. She graduated from a secondary aviation school in Zagreb and earned a degree from the Teacher's Academy and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb. She worked as a teacher until 1994 and then in public administration until 2003. In 2003, she co-founded one of the first business schools in Croatia. Together with her husband, she founded the family business Mundus Viridis in 2009, specializing in the woodworking industry. She also manages the luxury furniture brand Milla&Milli and is a co-founder of the Rhema Foundation.

Ivić Pašalić, član uprave

Ivić Pašalić, Board Member

Dr. Ivić Pašalić was born on November 3, 1960, and is married to Ksenija Pašalić, with three children. He graduated from the Medical Faculty in Zagreb and practiced as a physician from 1986 to 1992. From 1990 to 2002, he served as a representative in the Croatian Parliament, and from 1993 to 1999, he was an advisor to President Dr. Franjo Tuđman. Since 2002, he has been a private entrepreneur and has been involved in the establishment and work of the Rhema Foundation since 2015. He is also the president and co-founder of the Association for the Preservation of the Planet "And God Created the Earth," established in September 2019.

Feđa Aron Bučić, član uprave

Feđa Aron Bučić, Board Member

Born on April 26, 1966, in Split, Feđa Aron Bučić is married to Anja and is the father of two children. He graduated from the Faculty of Physical Culture and works as a goldsmith-sculptor. He spent several years at the Juraj Bonači center in a therapeutic workshop for people with mental disabilities, winning a Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports award in 2000 for his use of mosaics in therapy. He founded the artistic workshop Elkana and has held numerous solo exhibitions in Croatia and abroad. He is also the author of projects dedicated to Mother Teresa and the Croatian Breviary, and is a prominent member of the Jewish Community of Zagreb.

Core Values of the Rhema Foundation

The foundational value of the Rhema Foundation is love for the Triune God and love for one’s neighbor.

This core value, which is also the primary motivation for establishing the Rhema Foundation, was pledged by the founders upon its inception by signing the following text in the Charter of Establishment:

“Aware of our responsibilities to God, our people, and our homeland, we express our willingness and determination to contribute to the establishment of the Rhema Foundation in accordance with our overall capabilities, thus contributing to the common good and the salvation of souls. Starting from the recognition of the significant achievement of creating an independent and sovereign state of Croatia, along with the sacrifices embedded in its foundation, the founders of the Rhema Foundation aim to contribute to the spiritual and material advancement of the homeland and all its citizens. Aware of the numerous challenges and weaknesses within individuals and the functioning of government authorities and political parties, they seek to promote non-partisan gathering and active commitment to the common good instead of fostering despair.

In our work, we, as founders and the Rhema Foundation, will primarily be guided by humanitarian and Christian principles for the benefit of each individual and our homeland.

To achieve our established goals, we, the founders of the Rhema Foundation, commit to securing the necessary resources for the Foundation's activities.

May God help us!