My Professional Identity

Fitness pastor pretty much sums up, what I do professionally. I am both: Lutheran pastor and fitness coach. You could also say that my profession is to help people spiritually, mentally and physically –

In my essays I will definitely tell you more about myself, but here are a few things about me:

- Chaplain in Tapiola parish.

- Fitness coach, judge and athlete (Finnish Fitness Sports Association/IFBB).

- Author: Books, academic articles, essays (e.g. Kotimaa-lehti), blog posts etc.

- Doctor of Theology, 2012 (University of Helsinki, Faculty of Theology and Department of Systematic Theology).

- Sexual counsellor, 2024 (Family Federation of Finland Hyvinvointi Oy, therapy services).

- Previously worked in:

other parishes at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland;

at the University of Helsinki as a teacher and researcher;

and as an expert at the Bishops' Conference at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

Instagram: @fitsisu