We invite you to a conference where we will explore Finno-Ugric exhibits, listen to presentations, participate in discussions, share a fellowship lunch, and pray for the spread of the Gospel and the survival of Finno-Ugric peoples.
Missionaries from Estonia and Finland will speak about the situation of Finno-Ugric peoples and the missionary work being done among them.
Speakers include Liliann Keskinen, Jaan Bärenson, Rauli Lehtonen, Andrus Kask, Heigo Ausmees, and others.
We will hear about which related peoples we have reached with the Good News, how we have been able to serve them, and what the current situation is.
Kaire Lotamõis will moderate the day’s proceedings.
Astrid Nõlvak will provide musical interludes.
The conference is in-person only; there will be no live webcast.
The working language of the conference is Estonian. Simultaneous interpretation into English will be provided for participants as needed.
Register for the conference here!
Pre-registration ends on October 9, 2026.
The participation fee is 15 euros. This includes lunch, coffee breaks, and the program.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or in cash on-site:
Payee: SA Estonian Methodist Church Theological Seminary
Account No.: EE982200221096155939
Reference: Mission Conference
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
October 10, 2026
9:30 a.m. Registration and morning coffee
10:00 a.m. Opening prayer and welcome remarks, Taavi Hollman
- Worship
- The Age of the Finno-Ugric Peoples—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Jaan Bärenson
- Opening of the Finno-Ugric Mission Exhibition, Andrus Kask
- Udmurt Mission
- Komi Mission
- Khanty Mission
- Launch of the Lyudmila Volchikhina Fund, Andrus Kask
12:00 p.m. Music, Astrid Nõlvak, et
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 PM Mari Patterns and Exhibition Introduction, Žanna Toht (2nd exhibition)
- Karelia Today, Kai Parti
- Greetings from the Ingrian Church, Liliann Keskinen
- New Directions in Lapland Mission, Suvi and Tapani Kauppinen
2:15 PM Group Discussions
3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:10 p.m. Interview with Rauli Lehtonen
- Prayer for the Finno-Ugric peoples
- Closing of the Mission Conference
4:00–4:30 p.m. Free time for conversation and viewing the exhibits
See you at the conference!
PART II OF THE CONFERENCE
October 11, 2026
Those interested in missions are invited to attend a worship service the following day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tallinn Missio Congregation, located at Narva mnt 38.
Rauli Lehtonen will preach, and guests from Scandinavia will share their testimonies.
Worship will be led by Anna Makeeva and Inga Pogonina, members of the Mari ethnic group.
You are warmly invited!
The conference is organized by:
- Estonian Evangelical Alliance
- Theological Seminary of the Estonian Methodist Church
- Tallinn Missio Congregation
- Avainmedia
- Jesus4Eurasia