Stories

Practical skills, purposeful life

Story | 04/10/2021 | United States

Randy uses his skillset to serve God and share His love with others, first on the OM ships, now in a basement print shop.

“The word ‘father’ has real meaning now”

Story | 30/09/2021 | Ships

OM Ships :: Jareht hated his father, who’d walked out on five sons when Jareht was just four years old. By the age of 16, Jareht was close to ending his life. But God showed him what a true Father He is. Now, Jareht is serving on board OM’s ship, sharing God’s transforming love with others.

‘My weakness taught me that prayer is key’

Story | 17/09/2021 | Indonesia

He was committed to follow Jesus, yet Richard continued to battle with fear. A short term trip with OM to Israel became a turning point.

Sent back home to love the unloved

Story | 13/09/2021 | Moldova

Traumatized by her past, Catea never wanted to return, but God led her back to her home village, where she now shares God’s love with neglected elderly.

Serving amidst suffering

Story | 13/09/2021 | South Asia

Samuel and Jesus followers in South Asia reach out to others and share the gospel when the coronavirus devastates their country.

From chains to hope

Story | 09/09/2021 | South Africa

Though Nigel walked away from the Church, his family never gave up. "They didn't just speak the gospel to me, but they lived it out for me. They had peace, joy and love," Nigel said.

An amazing spiritual journey

Story | 19/08/2021 | Turkey

Searching for truth, Ahmet travels to Africa and Europe before returning to Turkey to share Jesus with his family and friends.

An open door

Story | 11/08/2021 | Pakistan

Rita and Bernhard use their full lives to serve God in Pakistan and train others to live out His love.

Unfinished dreams

Story | 08/08/2021 | Myanmar

God planted the seeds for ministry growth in the heart of Khai, an OM leader in Myanmar. Over the last few years, the ministry expanded into more remote places where Christ is not yet known. And though COVID-19 seems to destroy many dreams, God is still at work.

A big price to pay

Story | 06/08/2021 | Africa

As David learnt about countries in northern Africa, his interest piqued while his classmates focussed on other areas of the world. “I love challenges,” said David, “And that’s why I find myself here in central North Africa when no one else wanted to go.”

Prayer: the adventure of seeing God provide

Story | 05/08/2021 | International

After experiencing God provide through prayer, Peter embarks on a global journey of praying for the nations and leading others in that process.

Sharing life

Story | 04/08/2021 | Russia

A young lady finds a way to engage more in the society and share God’s love with those who have never experienced it.

Ordinarily Christian

Story | 28/07/2021 | Thailand

Ryan shares what being a Christian means as location, language and situations change.

Faith on the streets

Story | 03/07/2021 | Argentina

By asking God to lead him every day, Roberto (Argentina) is seeing God do amazing things in his community.

Retiring into missions

Story | 03/07/2021 | Australia, New Zealand

In their mid-sixties, Kiwis Pam and Alan retired. Sort of. “You don’t retire and suddenly that’s it,” Alan explained. “You just continue on involved in the Kingdom but with some changes.”

Designing for the kingdom of God

Story | 02/07/2021 | Netherlands

"What I can contribute to the effectiveness of OM’s work to get people involved in the global work of sharing God’s love," says Meindert Kramer, who is a graphic designer within the international communications department of OM.