Jonatan and Anna Kvist, missionary evangelists from Mission SOS in Stockholm, were our most recent guests. Their passion and focus is going on the evangelistic festivals that Mission SOS has all over the world to bring the Gospel to unreached people groups.
This young couple are incredibly likeable. It's very easy to relate to them. They are friendly, kind, make easy connections, and have several qualities and interests that reflect those of my own children. They both have huge hearts for others to come to know Christ. It was obvious that Anna, in particular, has a tremendous compassion for those who believe they have no hope. I was also excited to learn that they enjoy taking "church" outside of the church. This has been something that God has been putting in my heart since sometime right around Jocelyn's welcome home party (and my own birthday).
Besides just enjoying them, I learned a lot from Anna and Jonatan. They had a lot of great tips for creative outreach. It was also helpful to hear how they research the people, culture, history, and the countries to which they travel so that they can relate better, form a connection with the people groups they share the gospel with, and tailor their efforts to that particular audience. The Mission SOS team has a vision, a purpose, a plan, and are guided well by the Holy Spirit.
A few valuable lessons stood out: 1)Give people your heart; 2)Fear God more than you fear the people to whom you are ministering; and 3)Make the way to Jesus as short as possible.
Finally, a big challenge that I see for the Mission SOS team is not in reaching the unsaved, but in keeping their families connected and close when there is so much travel. From what I have observed, the families do try to travel together as much as possible, for short periods of time, and there always seems to be accountability, but even so, there is a certain amount of stress that goes with being away from home, working so hard (even if it is out of your love and passion for God), and trying to meet the needs of your family. Do they provide enough time for families to stay connected and "rest" outside of their calling? In what ways do they provide emotional support and ways for families to connect when one spouse travels and the other has to stay at home, especially with such a busy schedule? In what ways do they support the spouse and/or children that stay at home? Do families ever get sent to "hotspots" together or do they save those places for the single men only?
Thank you for the opportunity to meet and connect with Jonatan and Anna and to learn and grow.
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