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Developing disciples

OM intentionally disciples Cambodian staff so that they, in turn, can disciple others.




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Presence of Christ in a dark place

Abuse, alcohol, drugs, gangs and poverty are the daily realities for many in the slums. Many arrive at OM MTI looking for food, safety, conversation, advise and help.




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'Believe and go'

OMer Joelma (Brazil) answers questions about her life and ministry in Cambodia.




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'My sin is forgiven'

OM worker Sokhem shares his testimony of leaving Buddhism to follow Jesus.




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6 Considerations for School Leaders Making a Statement About George Floyd

When making formal statements, school and district leaders should call out racist patterns and commit to dismantling White supremacy, advise Dorinda J. Carter Andrews and Shaun R. Harper.




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6 Ways District Leaders Can Build Racial Equity

Education Week spoke to chief equity officers and superintendents for ideas on promoting more equitable education practices in school districts. Here’s what they shared.




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Student Cheating at Issue as College Board Rolls Out Online AP Exams

The College Board's national experiment with virtual AP exams gets underway this week amid accusations and stern warnings about student cheating.




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Bored, Stressed, Tired: Unpacking Teenagers' Emotions About High School

At first glance, it could seem that teenagers just really, really hate high school. But Yale researchers found deeper student engagement issues.




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High School Students Need More Support Now to Get Back on Track for College, Survey Shows

A new surveys shows that many of this year's high school upperclassmen are behind in their efforts to prepare for post-secondary education.




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Bush Plan Would Heighten NCLB Focus on High School

State policymakers question the effect of expanding the federal reach.




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Which High School Sports Pose the Greatest Risk for Coronavirus Spread?

Football, wrestling and competitive cheer pose a high risk for COVID-19 spread, while swimming and golf are at the low end of the risk scale developed by a national panel.




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The Transition to High School Is Hard. Here's How to Make It Better

Having a growth mindset about personality—thinking that people can change for the better—helps kids handle tough times.




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Embracing kingdom impact

Throughout the history of the movement, OM has encouraged the formation of many new organisations.




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Planting churches through sports

From surf towns in Portugal to small communities in Zambia, God is using sports to break down barriers and bring people together in fellowship with Him.




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An amazing God-given tool

An amazing God-given tool to mobilise and inspire people to make a difference: Global Village.




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'What are these weird women doing here?'

Anna and Sarah knock boldly on brothel doors in Central Europe, requesting permission to speak to the ladies inside.




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Freedom for captives

At the heart of missions lies a passion for justice. In every community in which OM is involved, working for justice for the oppressed and vulnerable is part of ministry.




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Director's Update - Nov 2017

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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When caring for the needy means us

"In order to fulfil our mandate, there are several needs we must invest in," says Stephan Bauer.




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Broadcasting the gospel to Afghans

Pamir Productions, formed in 1991, passionately uses all forms of media to spread the gospel to Afghans worldwide.




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Director's Update - Dec 2017

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Loving in word and deed

OM first looked to other organisations to provide practical aid but now couples relief and development with its core vision.




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Counting the cost

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13). A few in OM’s history have experienced this and are honoured as modern-day martyrs.




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Using new technology to share the gospel

When it comes to reaching the least-reached, OM workers are using new technology to make ministry more effective—one byte at a time.




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Keeping our goals as the priority

"If we are serious about planting churches among the least reached as how we do mission, we must always be willing to question, reconsider and reform our paradigms," says Shaun Rossi.




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Changing the face of missions

As a young organisation, OM challenged the status quo of world missions and has since evolved into a global movement seeking to share the gospel with the least reached.




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Letting God lead us forward

OM is known for action, not reflection; for pioneering, not reminiscing. Still, we are wise to celebrate milestones and learn from our past, whatever will serve us well for today and tomorrow.




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Changing the trajectory

"Today’s stark reality is that more than 2.8 billion people have not heard this message of hope and transformation—and 57,000 people are added to this number daily. When I heard this, I was deeply impacted, and resolved that I want to be part of changing that trajectory."




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Director's Update - Feb 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Director's Update - Mar 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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New anthem for the Bayash in Serbia

In a village in Serbia, OM workers see Roma believers reaching Roma, encouraging them to let God put a new song in their mouths.




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The honour of connection

"How can we honour these 'mothers and fathers' [of OM]," asks David Greenlee. "Inclusion is one way, encouraging their ongoing participation, not forgetting them in our concern."




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Director's Update - Apr 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Embracing our place in the kingdom of God

"Everyone in the kingdom of God is essential to the mission that He has called us to," I'Ching says. "Unfortunately, while we may profess this, often we don’t practise it."




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Director's Update - May 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Authenticity costs, but it's priceless

"Every time we communicate, there is potential to inform and inspire others for mission. Shall we not then covenant to ‘tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth’?" asks Greg Kernaghan.




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Director's Update - June 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director.




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The missionary posture of needing

"Do we sometimes feel uneasy that our business-as-mission and vocation models are so dependent on the very people that we are trying to reach? Does this make us feel powerless and needy?" asks Seang Pin.




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Director's Update - July 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Getting back to basics

"The more I look at biblical examples of ministry, the more I see a simple yet profoundly flexible grassroots approach to ministry that compels me to focus on things that really matter," shares Ben.




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New Bible storybook for the Chukchi

Believers travel by snowmobile or helicopter to share a message of great worth with indigenous reindeer herders and fishermen.




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Patience in the early church

"Indeed, the Christ-like patience which the church fathers extolled is much deeper than waiting quietly for a bus," says Arley. "Rather, it is a sacrificial and enduring compassion for others, which our Lord embodied in His life and ultimately on the cross."




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Director's Update - Sept 2018

OM Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Make way for generation Z!

"The messages teens hear are 'Enjoy life: no commitment, keep your choices open and choose comfort'. Is this the consequence of their own choices or of the generation that raised them? Probably both," shares Ewout.




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Director's Update - Oct 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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Director's Update - Nov 2018

OM Director's Update by Lawrence Tong, International DIrector




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With vibrant communities, seeing is believing

"Indeed, there are so many variables as we ‘see’ vibrant communities develop among the least-reached peoples. As we work towards this vision, I nevertheless fall back on the age-old cliché that my father stressed repeatedly: 'We are not called to be successful, but called to be faithful.'"




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Director's Update - Dec 2018

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong




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Director's Update - Jan 2019

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International director




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The Shepherd’s heart for the Nivkh

Inspired by the Good Shepherd who leaves the flock to look for the one, workers publish the Truth in Nivkh dialects though the people group is small.