Europe Missions
The Power of Teams
The Power of Teams
Wales
Ryan McCullough
The Hard Stuff No One Wants to Tell A ...

You don’t become a missionary by raising money and flying to a foreign country. You do it by being obedient to God. Tell people about Jesus where you live. Get out of your comfort zone. Sell something precious and apply it to your debts. Make a sacrifice. Develop better friendships. There is an old saying: “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” While this is not to be taken literally in this sense, (please, don’t start wearing the national garb of the country you want to go to just yet). However, somewhere in the process, we have to make a conscious decision that there is no going back. 

The Hard Stuff No One Wants to Tell A Prospective Missionary
Portugal, Spain
Dan Desrosiers
Starting from Scratch

Dan and Joy West have had a rich missionary career, yet at a time in their career when they might be tempted to stay in their comfort zone, Dan and Joy are starting over.

Starting from Scratch
Netherlands
Dan Desrosiers
The Miracle of the Oasis

More than 30 years ago, the last evangelical church in the municipality of Bergen, Netherlands, closed its doors, leaving no evangelical witness for two generations. But a small yet passionate group of Christians believed God for a miracle in their community.

The Miracle of the Oasis
Poland
Dan Desrosiers
On the Hunt: Embracing—and Breaking—Tradition ...

For most of his life, one of missionary Rich McLane’s passions has been hunting. His wife Lori enjoys playing the trumpet. When they became missionary church planters in Poland years ago, who would have guessed these passions would converge to reach more than 120,000 hunters throughout the country?

On the Hunt: Embracing—and Breaking—Tradition in the Name of Christ

PEF

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PEF/PEM Hold Annual Conference in Sweden

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The Pentecostal European Fellowship (PEF) held its annual conference on March 8-10, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosted by the historic Filadelfia Church, this was a joint conference of PEF and the Pentecostal European Mission (PEM), with a distinctively clear missional purpose reflected in its theme: “JESUS FOR EUROPE AND BEYOND.”

Some 250 Pentecostal leaders from 35 countries in Europe, representing national movements and missions’ organizations, enjoyed the precious times of worship and fellowship during the plenary sessions. The many interactive round tables offered on a host of current topics related to missions and leadership were inspiring and informative.

The keynote message brought by PEF Chairman, Rev. Pelle Hornmark, centered on the vision of PEF, which is to unite Pentecostals in bringing Jesus to a secularized Europe, with a special focus on the spiritual needs of the Balkans.

The General Assembly of PEF delegates welcomed the Italian Assemblies of God (ADI) as a new member and adopted an official Statement on the Christian family.

The 2018 PEF Leadership Conference is scheduled to be in Warsaw, Poland, on March 7-9, Lord willing.

17192559_2017608518466681_7760047461354307305_o.jpgThe Pentecostal European Fellowship (PEF) held its annual conference on March 8-10, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Hosted by the historic Filadelfia Church, this was a joint conference of PEF and the Pentecostal European Mission (PEM), with a distinctively clear missional purpose reflected in its theme: “JESUS FOR EUROPE AND BEYOND.”

Some 250 Pentecostal leaders from 35 countries in Europe, representing national movements and missions’ organizations, enjoyed the precious times of worship and fellowship during the plenary sessions. The many interactive round tables offered on a host of current topics related to missions and leadership were inspiring and informative.

17211797_2016626368564896_8396448144559255594_o.jpgThe keynote message brought by PEF Chairman, Rev. Pelle Hornmark, centered on the vision of PEF, which is to unite Pentecostals in bringing Jesus to a secularized Europe, with a special focus on the spiritual needs of the Balkans.

The General Assembly of PEF delegates welcomed the Italian Assemblies of God (ADI) as a new member and adopted an official Statement on the Christian family.

The 2018 PEF Leadership Conference is scheduled to be in Warsaw, Poland, on March 7-9, Lord willing.

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Pentecostal European Fellowship Meeting in The Netherlands

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On March 4-6, 2015, the i15 Leadership Summit, organized by the Pentecostal European Fellowship (PEF), took place at the L.E.G. church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As Dr. Arto Hämäläinen, Chairman of PEF, noted in his welcome address, this was "a first-time-ever event, held in this format, for European Pentecostalism." Indeed, the summit gathered over 285 Pentecostal leaders from 36 countries for a three-fold purpose as indicated by the three "i"s: 1) Ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit in our hearts; 2) Impart our spiritual heritage to the new generation; 3) Impact Europe and the world together.

In an atmosphere of joyful and dynamic worship led by various teams, the participants were blessed by the anointed ministry of a variety of plenary speakers from across Europe and other continents. A host of presenters (in full cooperation with our PEF branches, resource and supportive ministries) who conducted 19 workshops on a large number of relevant topics were an added blessing.

Plenary speakers from Europe included Evangelist Siegfried Tomazsewski (Germany), Pastor Mika Yrjola (Finland), Pastor Samuel Peterschmitt (France), Pastor Peter Wenz (Germany), and Pastor Juan Carlos Escobar (Spain). Speakers from other continents were Dr. Billy Wilson (President of ORU, Tulsa, OK, USA and Global Co-Chair of Empowered 21), Dr. Prince Guneratnam (Chairman of the Pentecostal World Fellowship, Malaysia), and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda (President of Christ for All Nations, USA).

In his remarks, the PEF Chairman added: "This summit is a demonstration of the fact that we are a family... Why? Because we have the same Father. We have the same Savior, Jesus Christ. We have the same Spirit." He also made reference to our Pentecostal distinctive, which is needed today like never before, and to the importance of passing such spiritual legacy on to the next generation; older leaders to be models for the younger ones.

Many participants said they were touched by the Holy Spirit in every session marked by times of prayer. Others enjoyed good times of mutual fellowship, made new kingdom connections, and were able to visit the ministry exhibits.

image003.jpgOn March 4-6, 2015, the i15 Leadership Summit, organized by the Pentecostal European Fellowship (PEF), took place at the L.E.G. church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

As Dr. Arto Hämäläinen, Chairman of PEF, noted in his welcome address, this was "a first-time-ever event, held in this format, for European Pentecostalism." Indeed, the summit gathered over 285 Pentecostal leaders from 36 countries for a three-fold purpose as indicated by the three "i"s: 1) Ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit in our hearts; 2) Impart our spiritual heritage to the new generation; 3) Impact Europe and the world together.

In an atmosphere of joyful and dynamic worship led by various teams, the participants were blessed by the anointed ministry of a variety of plenary speakers from across Europe and other continents. A host of presenters (in full cooperation with our PEF branches, resource and supportive ministries) who conducted 19 workshops on a large number of relevant topics were an added blessing.

Plenary speakers from Europe included Evangelist Siegfried Tomazsewski (Germany), Pastor Mika Yrjola (Finland), Pastor Samuel Peterschmitt (France), Pastor Peter Wenz (Germany), and Pastor Juan Carlos Escobar (Spain). Speakers from other continents were Dr. Billy Wilson (President of ORU, Tulsa, OK, USA and Global Co-Chair of Empowered 21), Dr. Prince Guneratnam (Chairman of the Pentecostal World Fellowship, Malaysia), and Evangelist Daniel Kolenda (President of Christ for All Nations, USA).

image004.pngIn his remarks, the PEF Chairman added: "This summit is a demonstration of the fact that we are a family... Why? Because we have the same Father. We have the same Savior, Jesus Christ. We have the same Spirit." He also made reference to our Pentecostal distinctive, which is needed today like never before, and to the importance of passing such spiritual legacy on to the next generation; older leaders to be models for the younger ones.

Many participants said they were touched by the Holy Spirit in every session marked by times of prayer. Others enjoyed good times of mutual fellowship, made new kingdom connections, and were able to visit the ministry exhibits.

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Leadership Summit in Germany

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The Pentecostal European Fellowship held it annual conference in Hannover, Germany, March 5-7, 2014.  Over 80 delegates from 26 countries representing national member movement of the PEF took part in this gathering.  Johannes Justus, local pastor and president of the BFP (host movement), welcomed the Conference and encouraged the PEF to pursue God's promises for Europe.
PEF Chairman, Dr. Arto Hämäläinen, was the keynote speaker, dealing with the apostle Paul's approach to church-planting in 1st-century Europe. PEF Executive Director Daniel Costanza illustrated the spiritual needs of Europe and gave a challenge to reach the continent for Jesus with concerted action.  Other speakers included Mrs. Perrine Dufoix (a Christian political activist in France) who gave a speech on current issues related to the debate on moral values in Europe. 
The PEM team led specific times of intercession for Europe, including the situation in Ukraine. An official message of solidarity was sent to Pentecostal leaders and to the government of Ukraine, on behalf of the PEF Committee.   Exciting news of church growth and other iniatitives were shared by the respective leaders of PEF member movements of Spain, Russia, Romania and Hungary.  Also, much time was given to the discussion in working groups about the PEF STRATEGY 2014+, which was officially adopted for the PEF as a document providing direction for the future.  The Annual Business of the Committee approved important decisions, including the acceptance of a new member, namely the Assemblies of Portugal, and the official launch of PEF-MEDIA as a supportive ministry to PEF.   The closing session featured a message by Pastor Luis Reis (Portugal), followed by Communion and a time of corporate prayer for different needs and for a move of the Holy Spirit on today's church in Europe and the world.  In an atmosphere of joyful celebration, many participants in this strategic conference said they were inspired to go FORWARD, UNITED AND EMPOWERED, which was the motto of this conference.   Next year's Conference of the PEF will take place in Amsterdam (NL) on March 4-6 in the framework of a LEADERSHIP SUMMIT called "i15". It will be the first ever conference open to pastors and leaders from across Europe, featuring renowned speakers and ministry experts.

IMG_1124.jpgThe Pentecostal European Fellowship held it annual conference in Hannover, Germany, March 5-7, 2014.  Over 80 delegates from 26 countries representing national member movement of the PEF took part in this gathering.  Johannes Justus, local pastor and president of the BFP (host movement), welcomed the Conference and encouraged the PEF to pursue God's promises for Europe.

PEF Chairman, Dr. Arto Hämäläinen, was the keynote speaker, dealing with the apostle Paul's approach to church-planting in 1st-century Europe. PEF Executive Director Daniel Costanza illustrated the spiritual needs of Europe and gave a challenge to reach the continent for Jesus with concerted action.  Other speakers included Mrs. Perrine Dufoix (a Christian political activist in France) who gave a speech on current issues related to the debate on moral values in Europe.

The PEM team led specific times of intercession for Europe, including the situation in Ukraine. An official message of solidarity was sent to Pentecostal leaders and to the government of Ukraine, on behalf of the PEF Committee.

Exciting news of church growth and other iniatitives were shared by the respective leaders of PEF member movements of Spain, Russia, Romania and Hungary.  Also, much time was given to the discussion in working groups about the PEF STRATEGY 2014+, which was officially adopted for the PEF as a document providing direction for the future.  The Annual Business of the Committee approved important decisions, including the acceptance of a new member, namely the Assemblies of Portugal, and the official launch of PEF-MEDIA as a supportive ministry to PEF.

The closing session featured a message by Pastor Luis Reis (Portugal), followed by Communion and a time of corporate prayer for different needs and for a move of the Holy Spirit on today's church in Europe and the world.  In an atmosphere of joyful celebration, many participants in this strategic conference said they were inspired to go FORWARD, UNITED AND EMPOWERED, which was the motto of this conference.

Next year's Conference of the PEF will take place in Amsterdam (NL) on March 4-6 in the framework of a LEADERSHIP SUMMIT called "i15". It will be the first ever conference open to pastors and leaders from across Europe, featuring renowned speakers and ministry experts.