Two who have traveled all the way from Africa are Alexis and Jacques from Douala, Cameroon.
Alexis’ journey began early in the morning. He got up at six to leave home before the rush-hour traffic. With three flights, via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Stockholm, he traveled from 30°C in Cameroon to 9°C in Oslo.
Jacques also traveled from Douala. For him, the journey itself is already part of the experience:
– What makes the trip special is the time spent with friends on the plane. We’re away from everyday life and have more time for fellowship. Above all, we get to have heart-to-heart conversations with brothers who share the same faith.
Right at the baggage claim at Gardermoen, they met their first friends from other countries. Together they took the bus to Brunstad, where even more friends from many countries were waiting.
The 29-hour journey is worth it, Alexis says:
– There is a strong spirit of revival at Brunstad, and I want to be there to experience it. I hope to bring the spirit of revival home with me – more humility, more joy, and more rest in all circumstances.
“A better husband and father”
Alexandre from Yaoundé, Cameroon, says the conference means a lot to him and to his whole family.
– The words spoken here help me become a better husband and father. And not least, they teach me to be a better disciple in my local church.
What he hears at Brunstad influences his everyday life even after he returns home:
– Family life becomes more pleasant, and working together with friends is marked by great gratitude toward everyone.
Longing for the same goal
Most important of all, though, are the Word and the fellowship, Jacques says:
– We get to hear a clear word of God from Kåre J. Smith and other brothers, and we can share testimonies with brothers from all over the world who long for the same goal.
