Administration

GNN Finland ry
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 Rauman Tilipalvelu

Arto Sädeaho
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

Jonathan Lemmetti
Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia to Finnish parents. Previously in YWAM for 14 years, 12 years of it in Finland (DTS programs). A gifted teacher and former rugby player as a recreational sport. Back in Finland since December 2017. Currently involved with GNN missions and its domestic mission, Vantaa International Christian Fellowship (VICF) as associate pastor.
E-mail: jonathan.lemmetti@gnn.fi
Telephone: +358 50 512 6088

Orvokki Sädeaho
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
Timo Virta
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
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
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.
Marjo Syrjäläinen
Served for years as the financial administrator in her home church in Espoo, whilst also actively involved as choir leader and in women’s and TV ministry. Formerly worked with developmental aid with Fida International in Tanzania. Currently in Nairobi, Kenya, along with her husband as Fida’s national advisors.