We need personal transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit. Nations Ablaze creates space for Jesus to invade the hearts of leaders with revelation and commissioning. Apostolic teacher and warrior at heart Sven Leeuwestein is blessed with an anointing to preach that expresses itself through breakthrough for leaders of churches, businesses and nations.

 
Kingdom life is a journey. Nations Ablaze coaches reformational leaders and change agents from churches, businesses and governments to mature and transform their spheres of influence. Leaders experience more freedom through a combination of coaching, deliverance and consulting sessions that result in better leaders and healthier organizations.

We cannot do this alone. Driven entrepreneurs, prayer-warriors, church leaders and politicians need to work together to see Gods Kingdom manifest in all spheres of society. Pioneer Sven Leeuwestein supports, initiates, builds and stimulates kingdom connections through strategic initiatives,  networks and alignments.

Territorial spirits strategically oppose the Kingdom of God. Nations Ablaze effectively identifies and destroys those positions in regions and spheres of influence around the world as the Lord leads. Nations Ablaze works with apostolic and prophetic leaders and intercessors to govern their atmospheres through warfare prayer, advice and teaching.  

Epaphras was a significant co-worker of the apostle Paul, originating from Colossae, and is described in Colossians 4:12–13 as a “servant of Christ Jesus” (doulos Christou Iēsou). He appears to have been a spiritual leader and pioneer of the gospel in his region, likely the one who first brought the message of Christ to Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis (cf. Col. 1:7). Paul commends him not only for his faithfulness and intercessory zeal but also for his fervent spiritual labor—he is said to be “always wrestling in prayer” (agonizomenos), a term that conveys the image of intense spiritual struggle or athletic exertion. The goal of his intercession is clearly stated: that the believers might “stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God” (teleioi kai peplērophorēmenoi).

Epaphras’ prayer life demonstrates that Christian ministry involves more than proclamation and administration—it demands persistent, sacrificial intercession. He exemplifies apostolic leadership that assumes spiritual responsibility for an entire region. His concern extends beyond his own local congregation to include the churches in Laodicea and Hierapolis, indicating a ministry that is not merely pastoral but apostolic in nature: a spiritual father laboring for the maturity and stability of multiple communities.

In sum, Epaphras serves as a profound reminder that spiritual influence begins with devotion in prayer and a deep burden for the spiritual growth and full formation of the Body of Christ in a region or nation.

Today, many are called to walk in the apostolic spirit of Paul and Epaphras—laboring in prayer and pioneering for regional impact—but find themselves hindered by spiritual resistance and hidden accusations. As a result, apostolic initiatives falter, churches and movements lose momentum, and nations remain largely untouched by the full influence of the Body of Christ. Nations Ablaze equips these leaders through strategic coaching and mentoring in deliverance and spiritual warfare, empowering them to stand, lead, and disciple nations with authority.

Spiritual warfare in the Courts of Heaven is essential for breakthrough in the seven mountains of influence—religion, family, education, government, media, arts, and business—because it addresses the spiritual forces that hinder progress. By engaging in prayer and aligning with God's justice, leaders can overcome strongholds that limit Kingdom transformation.

 Lance Wallnau, a key voice in this area, says, "You must recognize that your adversary accuses you before the throne of God. Only by petitioning the courts of heaven can you silence the accuser and advance in your assignment."

Personal freedom comes first
We have learned that personal freedom for both leaders and movements must come first. Too many saints and initiatives experience attacks, trauma, and setbacks because legal grounds in the Courts of Heaven have not been addressed. Nations Ablaze guides leaders through intensive coaching and deliverance in the Courts of Heaven to ensure that the enemy has no claim against them, their bloodlines, or their assignments. We use the Acquittal method, a very successful frame work for deliverance in the Courts of Heaven, written by my friend Marie-Thérèse Van.

"This book has a great understanding of how to functionally obtain what Jesus has already paid for us to have. In “Acquittal” we learn how to come before the Courts of Heaven and secure through the Blood of Jesus that which is rightfully ours. Any claims the devil is making to seek to hinder this, we learn how to remove and revoke. This book is a great help in learning to function in the spiritual dimension called the Heavenly Courts."
- Robert Henderson

This approach enables leaders to unlock divine strategies for victory in their spheres of influence. Nations Ablaze is involved in the development of several strategic prayer and warfare initiatives that focus on Europe and the Nations. 

Our world is a complex maze of relationships and spheres of influence. Christ commissioned His people to reach every nation with the Gospel of the Kingdom and to disciple them to walk in the Lord’s ways. He taught us to do this through the power of the Holy Spirit. Christ calls His people to impact every sphere of society, bringing in a harvest and fostering reformation. Nations Ablaze is dedicated to this mission through leading leaders to do so, because through them we can create maximum havoc in the enemy camp. Help us reach leaders in Europe and the nations.

Maximum Impact
Leaders from churches, businesses, and nations play a vital role in transforming their spheres of influence. These change agents often carry access to God’s transforming presence, supported by coaching and sound biblical teaching on spiritual warfare and reformation. Nations Ablaze is called to humbly “lead the leaders” and achieve maximum impact for the Kingdom of God. Sow into transformation.

The mission is Freedom 
Dutch natives Sven and Margrethe Leeuwestein are blessed with an apostolic and prophetic grace to see freedom break through. They are committed to establishing Kingdom foundations and initiatives in the hearts of leaders and regions. Passionate about ministering through the transforming presence of God with a Kingdom mindset, they invite you to help build this ministry. Become a monthly partner through prayer and giving.