Jerry & Deb are Maryland natives. They were married in 2017 and welcomed their son Silas in early 2023. They have served as Staff Pastors in Student ministry with a strong emphasis on relational discipleship, team-building, and spiritual formation. They have led numerous local and global outreach teams at their church, training students on cross-cultural evangelism, compassion ministry, and refugee care.

Why Sweden?

God spoke to their hearts about the spiritual condition of Sweden while leading a global outreach team there in 2021.

In Sweden, the strongholds of loneliness and depression, coupled with the darkness of longer winters and the rising tide of secularism have taken a toll on people the Lord loves.

Did you know?

1 in 10 Stockholmers are laid to rest with no family present at all

In Sweden, only 5.5% attend a religious service. 

What will they be doing?

Jerry and Deb look forward to serving SOS Stockholm, an international church with a focus on reaching the unreached and 1st generation believers.

They will disciple young adults and teach in the bible school to raise up spirit-empowered leaders to turn the tide of secular culture in Stockholm.

God is speaking to his church that the Holy Spirit is the difference maker and they are excited to work with a spirit-led church in context.

As Swedes fight isolation and hopelessness — pray for miracles of souls to know Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Please pray for Jerry, Deb, and Silas as they build relationships with Swedes and internationals.