OM Stories - Transforming lives and communities

Tanzania: A young girl walks along the beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania More Info

'Decide'21 February 2019 | Tanzania

“I pray: ‘Give me the strategy, give me the way, the window to talk with Muslims. For me, my name is a bridge: it sounds Muslim, and they welcome me in their house,” explains OMer Samar.

Thailand: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 More Info

Christ’s light in the red light district 20 February 2019 | Thailand

An outreach team visits Geylang with the intention of loving others like Jesus does.

Albania: Gathering for the Roma/Gypsy youth where OM Albania shares Christs love. More Info

Hope in tough reality 19 February 2019 | Albania

Nertila met Jesus when she was a child through an OM outreach. Now 18, she is isolated from education and Christian community.

Madagascar: Sinorie, in white, gave her life to Christ after the OM team in Madagascar visited her village. Now she leads Bible study weekly and travels to other villages to spread the Good News. More Info

Spreading the gospel 15 February 2019 | Madagascar

Siniore desires for her family and friends to know Christ’s love as she does. After an OM training, she takes what she learnt and puts it into practice.

Africa: Shepherd with his flock in central north Africa. Photo by Rebecca Rempel More Info

Seeing fruit 13 February 2019 | Africa

OMer Peter reflects on the last 15 years on the missions field and dreams about what is coming next.

Hungary: OMer Frans (far left) speaks to friends and team members including fellow OMer Marcel (corner; plaid shirt) at the opening celebration of the DOCK community centre in Hungary. More Info

The threshold of a new step 13 February 2019 | Hungary

OM's new field leader in Hungary shares his journey in missions and his heart for establishing vibrant communities of Jesus followers.

Bangladesh: A student joins the football game with his teammates in Bangladesh, part of the village outreach using sports to build relationships and teach biblical values. More Info

'You are my brothers' 10 February 2019 | Bangladesh

Pason lost his family when he fled Myanmar. By playing football with OM team members, he finds friendship and hope.

International: Short-term team helps pack food supplies that will go to Syrian refugee families.
Photo by Megan Ross More Info

The way I see it

Stephan discusses how new communities of Jesus followers become a witness to the transforming power of the gospel and make a tangible and sustainable difference in their societies.

International: Pray for the team in the Near East to effectively share the Scriptures to their friends and neighbors.
Photo by Garrett Nasrallah More Info

You’re welcome!

"I am reminded that we are called to be hospitable (Romans 12:13) and we demonstrate this by how we welcome new believers and each other," says Heather. "This is easy to do when we all have similar backgrounds and have known each other for years. But as the Church, and our movement, becomes more diverse, do we merely tolerate or do we warmly welcome newcomers?"

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