Barbara & Steven Swanson
SWEDEN
Ministry with Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylum-seekers; Justice; Christian Formation
Years of Service: 2007-Present; 1995-2004, 1987-90 (Barbara); 2017-Present, 1995-2003 (Steven)
Home Churches: Bethlehem Evangelical Covenant, Minneapolis, MN; Edgebrook Covenant, Chicago, IL
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: swedishmosaics.blogspot.com
Ministry Overview: We continue to partner with Equmeniakyrkan (Swedish Covenant, Methodist, Baptist) denomination in reaching out to refugees and immigrants who have come to Sweden. We build bridges of trust and friendship through Swedish language cafes, peace feasts, and children and family programs. We also teach and train Swedish Christians to open their hearts and lives to newcomers so that the truth of Jesus can be shared. Together we seek to overcome fears and prejudices and discover the joy of walking together on a journey with God. Both of us serve on leadership boards for local organizations that help immigrants integrate into Swedish society. We also advise on several church planting projects in our region.