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A blessed batch of cookies

Even a simple thing like baking Christmas cookies can lead to an opportunity for sharing the gospel message.




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Closed doors lead to opportunities

An OM worker rediscovers how God can use a difficult situation to accomplish His purposes.




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Lion (of Judah) hearted

The violent turmoil in Israel requires prayer for this people.




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MENAnews: Shared grief opens door to share hope

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.




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Women hike for freedom in New Zealand

On 1 December, 22 women hiked Tongariro Alpine Crossing to raise awareness and funds for women and children trafficked in France and India.




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Climbing for freedom in New Zealand

About 110 men, women and children climbed five volcanoes in Auckland in the Freedom Climb New Zealand on Saturday, 16 August.




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Rains cause tragedy in Central America

After a week of heavy rains in Central America, the area is left in tragedy. OM Guatemala is desperate to help.




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Joy to a family in need

Workers deliver shoes to schools, bring food to the poor and help construct a kitchen for a family in the indigenous community of Chimaltenango.




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God provides during medical outreach in Guatemala

When specific medicine is not available during a medical outreach, OM Guatemala sees God miraculously provide for one mother in need.




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Entering the red zone

With the desire to help those in need, OM Guatemala organises a free medical clinic in a red zone (high-crime) area in Guatemala City.




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Blessed to be a blessing

A team from Freedom Climb visits a project of OM Guatemala and is a huge blessing to the team and the families involved.




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The right to be counted

OM workers in a small town in Guatemala help five unregistered children obtain official papers and be able to go to school.




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Logos II ministry extended

Logos II




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Bloom where you’re planted

The Director of Public Ministries aboard Logos Hope on leading a multicultural team and the inspiration that shapes his life




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Powered Up for Future Service!

OM Ships completes the ‘Power Up’ project and re-launches Logos Hope into active ministry.




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On this rock (or from this dock) churches founded

OM’s ships connect with local churches in every port of call. Existing fellowships have added new believers, and new churches have been planted in the wake of a ship visit.




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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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Freedom from bondage

A Bible study for the guardians of the pupils in Chiyembekezo School in Ntaja, Malawi, is bringing freedom to the women who attend.




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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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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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No conversion needed to wipe out debts

One widow in Pakistan finds herself supporting her family with no visible means of help; until she gains help from the OM tailoring skills course.




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‘Our needs are many’

OM Pakistan brings aid and support to victims of flooding in Pakistan.




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Vision for the least reached

Amir's vision for ministry is enlarged through OM Pakistan's travelling experience.




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"I will help others in need"

Kids' Games in Pakistan challenge children to take a step of action in their lives and to consider others above themselves.




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Driven out and called back

Kabir left his hometown after being opposed for his faith but surprisingly was called back.




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Unexpected impact

God uses theatrical evangelism camps to impact children from vulnerable populations as well as the short-term volunteers who serve.




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Others need to know and get involved

After a trip to repair war damaged churches in the east, construction workers share their experience in order to inspire others to go.




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Planting seeds in Mexico

During an outreach in the community of Chiapas, the OM Mexico team could see fruit from seeds Pastor Alonso had planted.




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Back where it all started

At a recent missions event, OM Founder George Verwer was welcomed with open arms in the country where OM’s ministry started: Mexico.




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Latin bridge to the least reached

Veracruz, Mexico :: Workers from Central Asia share their stories and challenge event participants to think about their part in global missions.




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Locked doors, locked hearts

Changing door locks leads to a decades-long relationship for one worker in North Africa.




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Perfectly prepared

Professional experience as a teacher and personal relationships on the field equipped one long-term worker to teach at a start-up English-speaking school.




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Beloved daughter

Two therapists in North Africa discover how a family tries to bring healing to a beloved daughter.




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Amazing race: Outreach edition

10 challenges, 3 people, 0 phones and 1 awesome God.




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Trapped in difficult circumstances

Behind the glow of city lights, a group of people easily go unnoticed—lost sheep in desperate need of the hope of the gospel.




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Seeds of faith

A local volunteer provides regular tutorial classes to Pakistani children and is encouraged by a recent visit.




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Many reached during medical clinic in Chincha

A team of volunteers and doctors attended to over 300 people in a town almost destroyed by an earthquake in 2007.




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Freedom Challenge climbs Machu Picchu

Forty women climb Machu Picchu to raise awareness about human trafficking during a five-day Freedom Challenge trek in Peru.




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2000km walked

Three men arrive home safely after walking 2000 kilometres to raise awareness about the 2000 languages still without the Bible.




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Minas for the unreached

Africa Trek Coordinator Eduard* reflects on God's gifts: his life, his wife and 13 participants sharing the Gospel with Topnaar and Himba peoples in Namibia.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | Should I access my retirement fund or leave it untouched?

A News24 Business reader who resigned from her job with R300 000 accumulated in her retirement savings wants to know if she should access some of her funds.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I don't have a credit history yet - how do I start?

A good credit score is not only necessary when you want to buy a house, car or to fund your studies - it can also save you money. Having no credit history can also count against you.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I financially prepare for life's unpredictable events?

George Kolbe, Head of Life Insurance Marketing at Momentum discusses the recommended ways to prepare for unexpected occurrences.




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News24 Business | Former lottery executive fired after disciplinary hearing

A number of dismissed lottery officials who have lodged appeals, as well as suspended officials, continue to draw salaries.




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Over and above what was asked

God provides for OM EAST’s Bosnia Schoolbags Project this year in special and surprising ways.




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New booklet for red light ministries

OM EAST produces a new booklet that brings a message of hope to women working in prostitution.




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An unexpected letter

OM EAST rejoices at God’s provision sent by post.




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Media for minority languages

Graphic designers, translators and distributors from 130 organisations meet to develop media for minority languages in Eurasia.




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Shared joy in Serbia

After years of work and anticipation, Gypsy Smith has been published in Serbian, a cause for rejoicing in a Roma church in Serbia.




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Students equipped for His work

On 26 June, students from Austria Training Centre’s first year completed training in church planting, evangelism and discipleship.