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World Faiths

We want people of other faiths to encounter Jesus as we live out His mercy, grace and truth. OM’s res- ponse to religious tensions dominating news is one of compassion, not compromise: as we live out trans- formed lives in the midst of thousands who have never encountered Jesus.

 

World Faiths – Building Bridges

Monk attends Asia Challenge Team study group

We want people of other faiths to encounter Jesus as we live out His mercy, grace and truth.

OM’s response to religious tensions dominating news is one of compassion, not compromise: as we live out transformed lives in the midst of thousands who have never encountered Jesus. Our international teams are demonstrating His love, reconciliation and truth to people from many different world faiths.

Cultural Sensitivity

We have an extensive network of teams with wide experience and understanding of world history and beliefs, language skills and cultural sensitivity serving Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and others.

We recognise the value of making friends and genuinely sharing our lives with others. Spending time talking over cups of tea can break down barriers and lead to exciting conversations about faith.

We are committed to walking alongside individual Christians and fellowships, offering encouragement and support in difficult situations and persecution. We draw new believers together and help rebuild communities of hope and peace. Our vision is to see lives transformed as local believers share Jesus’ love.

Prayer Points

  • Pray for open hearts and minds and an eagerness to hear about Jesus!
  • Pray that God would reveal himself to the millions seeking him through other faiths. Pray that he would grant many dreams of Jesus and enable communities to access the Scriptures.
  • Pray for Christians living in hostile environments. Pray that they would be faithful, brave and united as they undergo persecution.
  • Pray for an increase in workers seeking to reach those of other faiths. Pray for protection, effectiveness and joy in serving.
  • Pray for national church leaders as they lead others through often difficult situations. Pray that they will be godly, pure and filled with the Holy Spirit.

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World Faiths Articles

Latest World Faiths

Singapore :: According to the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year is celebrated in Singapore this week - a time of reunion, family and blessing for all.
South Africa :: Attentive children listen to stories from Somalia.
Far East :: China became the worlds largest energy consumer in 2010, but still relies on coal to supply about 70% of its energy needs. (Source: Wikipedia)
Far East :: A country with one of the world’s fastest growing churches, China today remains a place where the spiritual need is surpassed only by the spiritual hunger; a hunger and need OM China seeks to address and respond to.
Far East :: In March 2007, the Chinese government declared education a national strategic priority and 223.5 billion yuan (US$28.65 billion) of extra state funding was allocated to improve compulsory education in rural areas (Source: Wikipedia)
Far East :: There are 516 ethnic people groups in China, of which an estimated 21% are Buddhist, 7.2 % Christian and 2% Muslim. 47.6% are estimated to be non-religious while 21.8% follow ethnic religions. (Source: Joshua Project)