Administration
GNN Finland ry
Y-tunnus 2246126-2
GNN Finland is a non-profit association whose operations are guided and monitored by an association board. Board members are chosen during the annual board meeting. The association is open to partnering with those sharing a common vision and goals for Christian missions work.
The association’s operation is funded entirely by private donations from our supporters.
Financial audits and reporting:
Accounting by Tilitiimi Hieta-Koivisto
Arto Sädeaho
Founder, Chairman
Over 30 years of mission partnership in Southeast Asia and later in East Africa. Seven years on the field in Indonesia. His central focus is the training and sending of national pioneers to reach unreached tribes and areas. He organised several mission events and pastor seminars in various countries. Started the Fida Business Team in Finland to support missions, coordinating it for the first 15 years. In Finland, planted two international churches in the Capital Region.
E-mail: arto.sadeaho@gnn.fi
Telephone: +358 50 524 9630
Kimmo Sarajärvi
CEO
Born and raised in Gothenburg to Finnish parents. 20 years in YWAM, of which 8 years in Finland. Kimmo, an anointed teacher, has led operations both in Finland and in Central America. He returned to Finland with his family in May 2023, after 12 years abroad. Currently works as GNN’s executive director and is part of the mission team.
Email: kimmo.sarajarvi@gnn.fi
Phone: +358 40 708 8872
Orvokki Sädeaho
Administrative Officer, PR
Seven years’ experience as a missionary in Indonesia. Wide range of expertise in multiculturism and serving through prayer. A decade of marketing for the Business Team, which enabled hundreds of pioneers to be sent out to plant churches in South East Asia. Responsibilities: Administration, Public Relations
E-mail: orvokki.sadeaho@gnn.fi
Telephone: +358 50 5371773
Association Board
Arto Sädeaho
Chairman
GNN FinlandTimo Virta
Board member
A whole-hearted congregational and missions’ man. Served as board chairman and elder in Metrokappeli Church for several years. Later a founding member and part of the Council in VICF. Acting VICF-representative on the association board.
Kalevi Kulonpää
Board member
Mission-minded with a wide scope from the field. A number of board memberships both in secular and voluntary organisations (e.g. Fida International). Served also as the Chairman of the Business Team. Long-time elder and all-round influencer at his home church in West Finland.
Aki Miettinen
Deputy Chairman
Has years of experience as a pastor in various churches, as a missionary in Uganda, in media missions as well as organisational leadership. Aki is a former captain of the Finnish Border Guard, and a well-known preacher with a profound gift for sharing God’s word. His expertise in leadership has become a blessing to listeners in many countries.