Report from Finland
Europe has often been called a post-Christian continent… but I believe we’re stepping into a new era—because God is beginning to move in a mighty way!
This summer, I had the incredible privilege of ministering at my first Gospel crusade in Europe!
It started at a Jesus Night in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. I’m calling it “From Helsinki to Heaven,” because people were rescued from darkness and given the pathway to eternal life in Christ!
But that was just the beginning.
Our team traveled to Tampere, Finland’s second-largest city. There, we witnessed the Holy Spirit move in power!
Tampere is Finland’s second-largest urban area, known as the “Sauna Capital of the World” because it has more saunas per capita than any other city on earth. But beneath the surface of this modern city—known for technology, education, and design—lies a deep spiritual hunger.
Over 230,000 people live in Tampere, and many have never experienced a real encounter with the living God.
We hosted an Empowerment Night and an Evangelism Training for local believers—equipping the Finnish Church to reach their cities and nation. I believe God is raising them up to “Finnish the Great Commission!”
A passionate team of 20 evangelists from America joined us, linking arms with Finnish believers for one-on-one evangelism on the streets. Some rejected the message, yes—but many more were curious, open, and hungry for the truth.
During the eight-day mission trip, our witnessing team from Houston Faith Church spoke to a total of 2,199 people. On one witnessing day in Helsinki at Narinkkatori Square, our team gave away 380 slices of pizza, 480 water bottles, and 755 tracts. Of the people we approached, 242 prayed for salvation, 54 received the Holy Spirit, 44 were healed, 674 of these was a conversational encounter where a seed was planted, and 1,002 people completely rejected having a conversation about God.
I was witnessing in a park in Tampere. There was a man named Timo (diminutive of Timothy). He was covered in tattoos, drinking cheap wine from a water bottle and listening to rock music on a battery powered speaker. I shared the Gospel with him for thirty minutes. At first, he did not want to listen, but after a while, he turned down his music and paid attention to what I was saying about Jesus. Finally, I asked him if he would pray with me for salvation. He repeated a salvation prayer after me and afterward he had tears in his eyes. He wiped the tears away and said, “That was F&$%^#@ amazing! I have never felt that way before.”
Then came the main outreach event—Jesus Night in the Central Square in Tampere.
I had the honor of preaching the Gospel in the open air, and God did what only He can do:
- People were saved.
- People were filled with the Holy Spirit.
- People were healed!
One woman came forward on crutches… but after prayer in Jesus’ name—she walked without them!
This is why we go. This is why we preach. Because Europe shall be saved.
Will you join me in continuing to pray for Finland and the entire continent of Europe? I believe a fresh wave of revival is beginning to stir.
This is just the beginning.From Helsinki to Heaven—Jesus is Lord over Finland!
With joy in the harvest,
Daniel King
