Muslim

England’s old industrial heartland has many inner-city areas where most families speak Urdu or Punjabi, and mosques dot the skyline. In one such area, OM writer Nicky Andrews spent the day at the Welcome Place Hub* (WPH) a Christian community project led by OMers Stefan* and Louise*, blessing Muslim residents through service and friendship.
OM's ministry, AidsLink, provides care and support for people around the globe who are living with HIV. Photo by Ellyn Schellenberg.
Jeevanam is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘giving life.’ In a rural town in India, just outside the city of Hydraband, it is also the name of a ministry that brings hope to people living with HIV and AIDS.
About 230,000 buildings have been damaged since the earthquakes in southeast Turkey in February 2023. Thousands have been displaced and have been in temporary and semi-temporary shelters since. Reconstruction will take years. Photo by Ellyn Schellenberg.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey shifted Jabari's ministry to Syrian refugees from primarily on social media to in person. He and his wife now see an openness in many to hear the good news.
In the Sahel, effective gospel sharing comes when local people are trained to disciple those whom they share a culture with. And that is just what Aziz and Alia are finding new ways of doing.