We have a bright future!

Word of Life International has a bright future!

We have had fantastic first day at Word of Life International Congress. The first day is ending on a very positive note and I am convinced - we have a bright future!

Ulf Ekman, who last Sunday announced his decision to be received into the Catholic Church, came in specially to the Congress to tell about and explain this decision. It was very valuable for the 450 delegates from 30 countries to hear directly from him. There is a long relationship that goes back to early 90:s and many of these pastors have a great gratitude to him and his wife Birgitta for all these years of faithful service. He also very much encouraged everybody to keep the good work up.

It is a bit peculiar that this meeting took place here in Ephesus, since the Bible so vividly tells about the similar incident, when Paul took farewell of the church leaders here. The Congress delegates expressed their gratitude and prayed for Ulf and Birgitta as they take this step. Of course many will miss them in our movement, but this was done with great maturity and sincerity. So there is now a parting of ways, but the gratitude and friendship will remain warm and strong.

What about the future of Word of Life International?

We have a good future! Since I have been honored to become the President of WOLI, I gave the Congress an address where I on behalf of the board could clearly declare how we think of the future. We are not changing course! We are an Evangelical Charismatic movement with a clear vision and mission is as relevant now as ever.

During the board meeting prior to the Congress, every member declared that they are fully committed to continue to work together in Word of Life. We belong together. No one is leaving or distancing themselves, rather recommitting themselves to our common work. We wanted to do so to send a clear signal into the Congress that work is intact and will go on.

During the afternoon and evening MatsOla Ishoel, Carl-Gustaf Severin, Artur Simonyan, Dennis Podoroshny and Joakim Lundqvist greeted the Congress in a very appreciated way.

Every message was harmonizing incredibly well. There are two words that came forth very clearly; Together and The Holy Spirit, nothing is impossible when we stand together and are led on by the Holy Spirit. The response from the delegates was strong, positive and united. I sense a new season with recommitment that abodes a very bright future!


With Christ, to the Ends of the World!


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