Estonia
We can see a window of opportunity, and we don't want to miss it.
Brief History
Estonia is the smallest country in Eastern Europe. Among 15 other countries, it became independent on August 20th, 1991. The result of a greater movement, Estonia was the only country that did not have any blood-shed. Estonians sang themselves free. That movement in the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) is known as the Singing Revolution. Today, the country has gained recognition for its economic freedom, its adaptation of new technologies and has one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Estonia is also known for inventing Skype. Throughout its history, Estonia has tasted freedom for less than 80 years, and this has had its impact on the spiritual reality. People crave freedom, but as a result of communism, there are very few people who know about God (less than 1% are Christians).
Spiritual Demographics
Estonia is about the size of New Hampshire and Vermont together, and has a population of 1.4 million people. As a country, Estonia is like a small boat that navigates quickly and changes the direction fast. Because of the size of the country, it does not take much effort to reach all the people relationally. In 2000, a survey was done that showed that Estonia has one of the highest levels of irreligious individuals in the world, with over 76% of the population stating no specific religious affiliation. The largest (albeit still a small one) religious group in the country is Evangelical Lutheranism; the second most populous religious group is Eastern Orthodox.
Ministry Outlook
Among young people of Estonia, individualistic spiritualism has started to spread (new age movements and self-help books are common). Even though Estonians are by nature observers and slow to respond, they are spiritually hungry and eager to find the real God. Due to years of communist persecution and teaching, most of the older generation (age 30-55) is missing from the church. The result is that the emerging leadership in Estonia is made up of young people with visions of change. They are searching for a clear and compelling direction! Estonia is on the verge of significant transformation. We (a small Josiah Venture team of national missionaries) can see a window of opportunity to reach the whole nation through this next generation, and we do not want to miss it! Take time to pray for your involvement in what Christ and His church are doing in Estonia.
Meet the Missionaries
These passionate full-time missionaries have devoted their lives to equipping young leaders in Estonia through the local church.
Estonia
Ministry Projects
EDGE Sports Ministry – Estonia
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
Koma Ministry in Estonia
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
EDGE Sports Ministry – Estonia
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
Koma Ministry in Estonia
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
EDGE Sports Ministry – Estonia
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these...
The Estonian EDGE ministry is celebrating 10 years of discipleship with young men this year! At the moment we have 8 active soccer teams with more than 200 young guys in it. All of those churches are small and their coaches are volunteers. As they are lacking financially they are struggling to buy or update their training equipment. Our desire is to equip them to meet these needs and create better opportunities for their students to grow.
This project will provide the equipment and tools we need to effectively equip these Estonian EDGE teams.
Koma Ministry in Estonia
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote...
Koma is the JV national organization in the country of Estonia, on mission to reach the Estonian youth with the good news of Jesus Christ. With over 100 summer camps organized and partnerships with more than 30 churches, Koma has empowered over 700 leaders through conferences and trainings. Their mission is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ’s mission within local churches, believing that through those healthy, young leaders, God can transform this society. Koma values collaboration with local churches and communities, and is grounded in biblical principles that promote thriving youth, leaders, families, and churches. Your generous donations here will go toward camp costs, organizational needs, as well as to “where most needed” when the opportunities present themselves. Thank you for giving!
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