He also established himself as a local historian and genealogical researcher, but he is best known for his fundraising activity for many aid projects.
[1][2] Through announcements in newspapers, he encouraged people to donate money to projects that had been started by Norwegian missionaries, and the sums that he collected through the ads gave him the reputation of an entire aid organization in one individual.
Strømme received his degree in theology in 1932 and served as a vicar in several locations until he became a deacon at Kristiansand Cathedral in 1942.
In 1964, the missionary Agnar Espegren appeared on the television program Vi går ombord hosted by Erik Bye.
Strømme's frank ability to ask for donations for relief work was greatly rewarded, and many received extra funding for initiatives that they could not otherwise afford.