After one of my presentations on Ukraine when I was in the US, a pastor I met for the first time asked me, "Why do you think North American Christians are responsible for helping this situation? Isn't this a European problem? Isn't there a revival among Western European youth?" I answered but he wasn't convinced. … Continue reading Is There Really a Youth Revival in Europe?
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Ukraine – Why Now?
October 16, 14:20 (Rapla) I now know real Ukrainians who are living in places that are under bombardment. I can't unknow them and I can't ignore what is happening to them. In addition to knowing, I am in a place to do something to help. How can I not do that? By virtue of my … Continue reading Ukraine – Why Now?
Gearing up for Ukraine
October 9, 18:34 (Rapla) I've been finalizing plans with my colleague and friend Fyodor Rachynets for my upcoming visit to Kiev. I'll arrive on the morning of the 20th and leave on the evening of the 24th. During my visit I'll be meeting with the leaders of the Bethany Baptist Church in Bucha where Fyodor … Continue reading Gearing up for Ukraine
Assessing Congregational Readiness
One of my favorite ministry activities here in Estonia is participating in congregational consultations for the churches within our ECB Church Union. The churches our team consults vary in their structural choices, size and situation. We have consulted both rural and urban churches, both traditional and "emerging" churches and both small and moderately sized churches … Continue reading Assessing Congregational Readiness
2025 Song Festival Reflections
In July Lea and I will once again be attending Estonia's National Song Festival, which is one of the most astounding cultural events you may ever see. The festival runs from Thursday to Sunday if you include the dance festival which precedes the song festival. The song festival itself begins with a parade starting at … Continue reading 2025 Song Festival Reflections
