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From vision to reality

The story of how OM’s Ship Ministry began




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Shipwrecked—yet full steam ahead

Seventeen years after the Ship Ministry sailed into service, OM suffered the loss of Logos at sea. But partners around the world were adamant the work should continue, and gave generously to replace the vessel with something better.




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Doulos: a platform for peace in Papua New Guinea

In 1999, national bitterness and divisions were set aside on board Doulos, which facilitated an historic reconciliation after conflict in the Pacific islands.




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The family business

Nassau, Bahamas :: The Esposito family from Argentina enjoys serving God together on board Logos Hope, bringing professional skills and supporting each other.




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Rodney's rough but hopeful life

A story of one OM worker’s struggle, triumph and hope.




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A challenging youth

The spiritual life of a young student is a challenge to us all not to become stale.




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Of punctures, an epileptic, and healing

Cycling to reach people in remote villages in Malawi, Yolanda Mamvura experienced a puncture which led her to pray for an epileptic.




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The least of these

An elderly local villager labelled as a witch receives love and practical help from OM Malawi.




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Sustainable options in Malawi

OM Malawi endeavours to make its projects and workers self-sustainable, while transforming lives and communities at the same time.




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New school offers hope to orphans

OM Malawi opens a new school to help educate children in need.




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Free and clear

A testimony of change in a Malawian village




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Three days, two ladies, one question

The Africa Trek ladies connect with local ladies in a village, who want to know more about Christ after watching the Jesus film.




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The ripple effect—grace that flows from the classroom to the home

The care the head teacher of Chiyembekezo School shows to her pupils even outside the classroom has a ripple effect on the larger community.




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Cycling for transformation in Malawi

Over an eight-day period, 18 Ride2Transform cyclists travelled 690 kilometers, participating in a personal journey with the Lord and praying for the country of Malawi.




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Hope to the vulnerable

Chiyembekezo School is aptly named. Meaning “hope” in Chichewa, the school brings hope to orphans and vulnerable children in Ntaja, Malawi.




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AudioBible ministry expands

One OM Malawi worker’s journey of faith has led to increasing AudioBible influence.




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Showing the love of Jesus

“We believe that the Gospel of Jesus can be preached without saying any words,” said OM worker Fredson. “But by doing, by showing love, by taking care of the old and by just being available to people.”




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'Like the 12 disciples'

The Discipleship course in Malawi challenges students to own their faith and apply it in their daily lives.




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Planting churches with a missions mindset

OMer MacDonald shares how a church in rural Malawi started and has started reaching out.




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A light in the darkness

Solar powered electricity provides a unique way to connect with the local community.




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Final flight of the bicycles

Ride 2 Transform takes its third tour of southern Malawi for ministry and support.




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When discipleship and ministry collide

During the OM's Ride 2 Transform 2017 cycle tour, 17 cyclists biked 550 kilometres around southern Malawi, distributing AudioBibles and praying.




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Verily, Veritas

A successful Malawian church planter is digging deeper into biblical discipleship.




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Goat times for all

OM Malawi’s Chiyembekezo School is giving out goats.




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Paralysis provides platform to preach

Miraculous healing from sudden paralysis gives an OM worker opportunity to preach the gospel in a community.




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Let there be light

A new radio station celebrates its grand opening in Malawi, reaching out across the airwaves.




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Combining personal passion with ministry

Ride2Transform allows teams on two wheels to pedal far and wide, praying and sharing the love of Christ in least reached areas in Europe and Africa.




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Targeting innocent people

In the aftermath of the bombing in North Pakistan, OM Pakistan begins to help those most vulnerable.




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Taking God’s Word seriously

OM Pakistan helps build the Church by leading young men and women into deeper faith through small groups.




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OM Pakistan School of Mission year starts

Twenty new participants join OM Pakistan’s one-year training programme to grow in prayer, the Word and service.




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OM Pakistan celebrates with OM founder’s visit

OM Founder George Verwer’s visit to Pakistan for the first time in 14 years brings encouragement to Pakistani Christians, especially local OM workers.




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Celebrating Christmas in Pakistan

In December, OM Pakistan hosted a Christmas event for many affected by the bombings in September.




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Lives changed at sports camp

Teenagers give their lives to the Lord and a participant’s father is healed during a recent sports camp held by OM Pakistan.




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Variety of healing prayer

As the women's team goes out to pray and encourage believers, a woman in hospital and a young man experience Him first hand.




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Testimonies from OM Pakistan’s School of Missions

Three young people passionate about serving God in their local communities benefit from OM Pakistan’s year-long study and practical outreach programme.




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Using literature to reach out

On Pakistan Independence Day, OM passes out literature to share testimonies of God's love for the nation.




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Sowing seeds and playing cricket

A village in Pakistan enjoys visits from the OM team, as they tell stories and teach songs. Most recently, villagers learnt to play cricket.




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A faithful follower

One man is so determined to be baptised that he braves the odds to take the opportunity God has given him.




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Hungry for the reality of God

As OM teams spread out across the nation last month, bringing news of God and His love, so the stories return of people hungry and thirsty for His truth.




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Sharing the word faithfully

OM Pakistan goes into bazaars, streets and houses with literature about God to meet those eager to learn more.




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A walk of prayer

An OM Pakistan team and local believers carry out a prayer walk through the city in spite of fear of opposition.




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The long walk to Jesus

One seeker in Pakistan finds truth through his love for reading. As he grows in faith he discovers God is faithful to his family too.




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Tales of encouragement and prayer

As OM teams spread out across Pakistan, they witness God’s work in people's lives through encouragement, prayer and God’s Word.




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Healing through understanding

Teams help nominal Christian believers understand the truth of God's love for them so that they will worship Him instead of idols.




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Pakistanis find God through travelling team

As the OM Pakistan men's travelling teams visit communities, they encourage, bring truth, and help individuals understand their need to commit to God's Son.




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Practical love for the hurting

OM Pakistan encourages a believing doctor, and through their support a young woman hears about the One who brings true comfort.




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‘He is accountable to God’

When one man comes to know God personally in Pakistan, people in his community are concerned, but his father, an imam, accepts his son’s decision.




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Life after Youhanabad attacks

Over one month after the attacks on two churches in Youhanabad, Pakistan, OM's teams care for the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those hurting.




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God’s place for her in society

Queen Esther's example of leadership allows women in Pakistan to gain a vision for how they can also can create positive change in society.




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Loving our neighbour

The team in Pakistan responds with compassionate care for earthquake survivors.