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fACTOR: mentoring volunteers in Belgium

Relationships, mentoring, fun, practical work, spiritual growth and learning to love others are all part of OM Belgium's fACTOR programme.




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Pieces of the puzzle

A suitcase sermon illustration helped Fredi understand what God had in store for him through full-time ministry with OM.




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Ready to reach Europe

OM field leader Martin believes Belgium has a strategic part to play, with OM, in helping grow a church planting movement in Europe.




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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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Colombian returns to begin OM's work in her native country

Martha Ardila spent several years serving in OM's ship ministry. This year, after visiing the OM Andean Region headquarters in Ecuador and being commmissioned, she returns to Colombia to official begin OM's work in her native country.




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Relief for Colombian flood victims

Nearly two million people have been affected by the recent flooding in Colombia. The torrential rains that hit the country in the past few months caused its worst flooding in 40 years. Over 240 people have died and many had to leave their homes behind, especially along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. OM Colombia is helping out with relief work.




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God reaches the heart of Cartagena

A group of Guatemalan volunteers join OM Colombia's leader in ministering to prisoners, students, women and children in Cartagena, Colombia.




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Colombia calling!

Though it’s one of the smallest teams in OM, OM Colombia, lead by Colombian Martha Ardila, makes big plans for the future.




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Joy cannot be imprisoned

OM Colombia and the Bolivar Prison Fellowship partner to bring Christmas joy to the inmates of the San Diego Women’s Jail in Cartagena last month.




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Our actions leave their mark on society

The Gospel is primarily about relationships that impact, influence and are relevant, states Pastor Hugo Echeverri, a representative of OM in Colombia.




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Spiritual and physical freedom

Adela, a lady from the women’s prison in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, was baptised during the encounter called ‘Woman, you are free’.




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Bienvenido a América latina!

Santa Marta, Colombia :: Logos Hope is welcomed to a new region of the world, where the ship's community is adjusting to a new language.




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Ellos son como Tú!

Barranquilla, Colombia :: Logos Hope's focus for her time in Latin America is to encourage Latinos to serve God around the world.




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Colombian clowns

Barranquilla, Colombia :: Logos Hope's volunteers speak the international language of mime as they learn how to clown around as a means of connecting.




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Shared vision, reaching others

Barranquilla, Colombia :: Mission organisations come together on board Logos Hope to inspire Latinos to serve God around the world.




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They left the vessel, changed!

Barranquilla, Colombia :: Logos Hope departs her second Colombian port, her crew having welcomed a landmark number of visitors and encouraged many local people.




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Let there be music

Cartagena, Colombia :: An orchestra, bands and a choir join Logos Hope's crew to tell the story of creation in a special musical event.




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OM's ship and OM Latin America: going further together

Cartagena, Colombia :: An interview with Julie Paniagua, Associate Area Leader for resourcing with OM Latin America.




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Blessed are the peacemakers

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.




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A vibrant community emerges

“Aren’t there enough churches in Italy?” Not to reach the 50,000 people in Pisa, says OM team, who plants La Torre.




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Director's Update - Mar 2019

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong




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Vibrancy comes from the Word of God

OM Ministry Leader, Lenna Lidstone, discusses how to use Discovery Bible Studies to see vibrant communities of Jesus Followers among the least reached.




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Faith comes by hearing

African women who never went to school were unable to read the Bible upon becoming Christ followers. A new opportunity is giving them access to God's Word firsthand.




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Persecution, prayer and fasting

Prayer and fasting have been part of the Algerian Church's lifestyle since its beginning. Unity among believers has contributed to ongoing spiritual strength amidst persecution.




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A beacon of light for kids and teens

Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope.




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Mission trip to France, better than Chanel perfume! OM Transform

Transform mission conference one year, outreach team in France the following year, the sisters from Mexico are eager to share the love of Christ, realising the audience was different from what they expected.




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1,000 Muslim background missionaries

Algeria could transform missions in the Middle East, with a new ministry seeking to send 1,000 Algerian missionaries by 2025.




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Church planting in Tunceli

A short-term creative outreach team helps long-term workers connect with several young men in a least-reached area.




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Believe to receive – sharing the hope of Easter

Small outreach teams will share the life-changing message of the gospel with hundreds of women in brothels and on the street this Easter.




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The Great Commission applies to families

Bahia Blanca, Argentina :: A missionary couple teaches church members about serving God as a family.




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Director's Update - Apr 2019

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong, International Director




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'I can follow Jesus now'

A single mother finds hope through a Self Help Group and is sharing the good news.




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Losing everything for Christ

The leader said: "This is a secret; if we started to teach about Jesus in our mosques then we might as well open churches."




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When God changes your plans

Ariela left Argentina to serve Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and ended up going on a journey she never could have imagined.




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Director's Update - May 2019

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong




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Reaching the community

The Bailie family serve with their local church as part of OM in Ireland's Philippian Project.




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The story of Lacken House

In 2008, OM Ireland purchased Lacken House to be their headquarters. Ten years and hundreds of people later, the team continues to minister from the heart of Ireland.




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Largest St. Patrick's Challenge

In 2019, OM Ireland hosted its largest St. Patrick's outreach.




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Prayer makes a difference

How prayer shaped the history of OM and how important prayer still is today.




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From troubled teen to disciple

The journey of a young Albanian girl from the Roma and Gypsy community who went from being a troubled teenager to excitedly following Jesus!




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Crocodile Island

Realising the need for biblical role models, OM partnered with a local church to send a couple, Kelvin and Florence, to Crocodile Island as missionaries.




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Serving God through coffee shops and carpentry

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.




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Blessed are the peacemakers

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.




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A vibrant community emerges

“Aren’t there enough churches in Italy?” Not to reach the 50,000 people in Pisa, says OM team, who plants La Torre.




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Director's Update - Mar 2019

OM Director's Update from Lawrence Tong




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Vibrancy comes from the Word of God

OM Ministry Leader, Lenna Lidstone, discusses how to use Discovery Bible Studies to see vibrant communities of Jesus Followers among the least reached.




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Faith comes by hearing

African women who never went to school were unable to read the Bible upon becoming Christ followers. A new opportunity is giving them access to God's Word firsthand.




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Persecution, prayer and fasting

Prayer and fasting have been part of the Algerian Church's lifestyle since its beginning. Unity among believers has contributed to ongoing spiritual strength amidst persecution.




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A beacon of light for kids and teens

Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope.




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Mission trip to France, better than Chanel perfume! OM Transform

Transform mission conference one year, outreach team in France the following year, the sisters from Mexico are eager to share the love of Christ, realising the audience was different from what they expected.