Partnering in Mission with Operation Mobilisation - OM UK

HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

GET INVOLVED Invite a Presentation Team (PT) or Speaker to your church – there is nothing like being inspired by people of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities who have lived and worked with OM in some of the most challenging places in the world. Each OM team member has a powerful story of how God is using their different talents, gifts and passions as His tools to transform lives and communities among the least reached.

Prayer is the heartbeat of mission. As well as praying for OM in your regular prayer meetings, we recommend holding special prayer times for OM, which could include an OM speaker.

We can resource your church with our publications including our daily prayer guide, Heartbeat.

Vision Trips help church leaders to grasp first-hand how God is working through the ministry of OM. Trips can be tailored to best suit your requirements, whether you wish to reach specifically Muslim peoples, or those in the nations of Africa, Latin America (Ships) or Europe.

THE WIDE REACHING IMPACT OF OM

WHERE WE WORK OM is bringing Good News in over 110 countries

YOUR CHURCH PARTNERING IN MISSION WITH OPERATION MOBILISATION

A twinning partnership between your church and an OM ministry anywhere in the world is a great way to help the ministry grow in its impact and fruitfulness. Teams from your church can visit and serve with these projects throughout the course of the partnership. Regular reports and feedback from these projects help to fuel focused intercession for God’s work.

Sending longer-term workers allows your church to be involved in OM’s global ministries. Going with OM longer-term provides OM teams sustainability in their work alongside the local church. In some areas, providing professional skills will boost ministry efforts. Visit www.uk.om.org/longer to search current vacancies and opportunities.

www.uk.om.org/partnership REGISTERED ADDRESS: Operation Mobilisation, The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7LT.

BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO THE LEAST REACHED

TEL: 01691 773388 EMAIL: info.uk@om.org WWW. uk.om.org

Registered as a company limited by guarantee no. 2564320 and charity no.1008196 (England and Wales), and SCO40988 (Scotland).

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HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

INTRODUCING OM TO YOUR CHURCH Working in every region of the world, OM motivates and equips Christians to share God’s love, and to strengthen and plant churches especially where Christ is least known.

Beginning with a few students on a mission trip in 1957, OM is now a movement of 3,400 workers from over 100 nations in over 110 countries with an ocean-going ship. While our ministries may have grown, and mission trends and techniques may have developed, our hearts remain the same – to ensure every person hears the Good News of Jesus at least once in their life.

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We are excited to explore how a partnership with OM will help fulfil your church’s mission vision.

OUR MISSION IS TO SEE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OF JESUS FOLLOWERS AMONG THE LEAST REACHED

THE BIG PICTURE

GET INVOLVED (continued)

AT A GLANCE

MUSLIM PEOPLE GROUPS

OM SHIPS

OM teams work collaboratively to build bridges with least reached Muslim people groups around the world. We mobilise church planting through literature and scripture distribution, evangelistic outreach, business, relief and development, technology and media, and small groups. We are currently witnessing exciting developments among Somalis, Sudanese, Algerians, Syrians, Iraqis, Central Asians, Turks, Afghans, Iranians and Yao (Malawi).

As one of OM’s most recognisable ministries, Logos Hope contains the world’s largest floating book fair.

For almost 50 years, our crewmembers have shared knowledge, help and hope to the communities they have visited. From 2018, Logos Hope will tour Latin America for two years. In each port, her crewmembers will share their passion for missions with hundreds, or even thousands, of visitors every day. Onboard events will focus on mobilising Christians and supporting world mission.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA In Southern Africa, we have 700 mission workers in over 10 countries including: Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The majority are indigenous Africans, as a result of the Global South Church being mobilised into mission. Over the next 10 years we are trusting God to help us recruit, train and send several thousand African missionaries to bring the Gospel to 350 of the least reached communities throughout the African continent.

EUROPE The post Christian, secular continent of Europe, is one of the biggest missionary challenges of our time, especially with the influx of migrants and refugees from (predominantly) Islamic nations. Church planting and the mobilisation of the European Church is a vital priority. In Greece and the Balkans, we are reaching out to migrants and refugees as they make their way across Europe.

In Sweden, UK, Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Italy and Finland we partner with local churches to reach the least reached!

Emergency Response – if there’s a natural or man-made disaster where OM has a field ministry, we will often launch an ‘Emergency Mercy Appeal’. We can help to facilitate a response from your church and ensure funds are transferred securely and then monitored and evaluated once they have been used.

Short-Term Outreaches provide opportunities throughout the year for individuals and groups to join with OM teams and share in making Christ’s love known by word or action. Each participant is part of an international team led by our long-term workers in the host country. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy fellowship with Christians from around the world, as a fresh expression of the global dimension of the Church. Options can vary between one week and six months.

Visit www.uk.om.org/shorts to search by date, location or ministry type.

Training Events – we can help your church host events, workshops and seminars to develop people’s understanding of sharing their faith with their Muslim neighbours.

For example, OM has a dynamic, exciting full-day conference entitled, ‘Muslims – A Christian Response’ where experienced workers among Muslims come and share knowledge and practical ideas for reaching out to these neighbours.

OM TeenStreet gives young people from across Europe the chance to participate in a dynamic week of worship, discipleship, Bible study, prayer, art, practical evangelism, seminars, sports and fun. Our youth specific events are designed to help your church to motivate, equip and walk alongside young people – helping them have a real friendship with Jesus and reflect Him in their daily lives.

Partner your church with OM, start the conversation today.

Please call 01691 776748 or email goglobal.uk@om.org

13/04/2018 09:25

HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

INTRODUCING OM TO YOUR CHURCH Working in every region of the world, OM motivates and equips Christians to share God’s love, and to strengthen and plant churches especially where Christ is least known.

Beginning with a few students on a mission trip in 1957, OM is now a movement of 3,400 workers from over 100 nations in over 110 countries with an ocean-going ship. While our ministries may have grown, and mission trends and techniques may have developed, our hearts remain the same – to ensure every person hears the Good News of Jesus at least once in their life.

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We are excited to explore how a partnership with OM will help fulfil your church’s mission vision.

OUR MISSION IS TO SEE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OF JESUS FOLLOWERS AMONG THE LEAST REACHED

THE BIG PICTURE

GET INVOLVED (continued)

AT A GLANCE

MUSLIM PEOPLE GROUPS

OM SHIPS

OM teams work collaboratively to build bridges with least reached Muslim people groups around the world. We mobilise church planting through literature and scripture distribution, evangelistic outreach, business, relief and development, technology and media, and small groups. We are currently witnessing exciting developments among Somalis, Sudanese, Algerians, Syrians, Iraqis, Central Asians, Turks, Afghans, Iranians and Yao (Malawi).

As one of OM’s most recognisable ministries, Logos Hope contains the world’s largest floating book fair.

For almost 50 years, our crewmembers have shared knowledge, help and hope to the communities they have visited. From 2018, Logos Hope will tour Latin America for two years. In each port, her crewmembers will share their passion for missions with hundreds, or even thousands, of visitors every day. Onboard events will focus on mobilising Christians and supporting world mission.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA In Southern Africa, we have 700 mission workers in over 10 countries including: Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The majority are indigenous Africans, as a result of the Global South Church being mobilised into mission. Over the next 10 years we are trusting God to help us recruit, train and send several thousand African missionaries to bring the Gospel to 350 of the least reached communities throughout the African continent.

EUROPE The post Christian, secular continent of Europe, is one of the biggest missionary challenges of our time, especially with the influx of migrants and refugees from (predominantly) Islamic nations. Church planting and the mobilisation of the European Church is a vital priority. In Greece and the Balkans, we are reaching out to migrants and refugees as they make their way across Europe.

In Sweden, UK, Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Italy and Finland we partner with local churches to reach the least reached!

Emergency Response – if there’s a natural or man-made disaster where OM has a field ministry, we will often launch an ‘Emergency Mercy Appeal’. We can help to facilitate a response from your church and ensure funds are transferred securely and then monitored and evaluated once they have been used.

Short-Term Outreaches provide opportunities throughout the year for individuals and groups to join with OM teams and share in making Christ’s love known by word or action. Each participant is part of an international team led by our long-term workers in the host country. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy fellowship with Christians from around the world, as a fresh expression of the global dimension of the Church. Options can vary between one week and six months.

Visit www.uk.om.org/shorts to search by date, location or ministry type.

Training Events – we can help your church host events, workshops and seminars to develop people’s understanding of sharing their faith with their Muslim neighbours.

For example, OM has a dynamic, exciting full-day conference entitled, ‘Muslims – A Christian Response’ where experienced workers among Muslims come and share knowledge and practical ideas for reaching out to these neighbours.

OM TeenStreet gives young people from across Europe the chance to participate in a dynamic week of worship, discipleship, Bible study, prayer, art, practical evangelism, seminars, sports and fun. Our youth specific events are designed to help your church to motivate, equip and walk alongside young people – helping them have a real friendship with Jesus and reflect Him in their daily lives.

Partner your church with OM, start the conversation today.

Please call 01691 776748 or email goglobal.uk@om.org

13/04/2018 09:25

HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

GET INVOLVED Invite a Presentation Team (PT) or Speaker to your church – there is nothing like being inspired by people of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities who have lived and worked with OM in some of the most challenging places in the world. Each OM team member has a powerful story of how God is using their different talents, gifts and passions as His tools to transform lives and communities among the least reached.

Prayer is the heartbeat of mission. As well as praying for OM in your regular prayer meetings, we recommend holding special prayer times for OM, which could include an OM speaker.

We can resource your church with our publications including our daily prayer guide, Heartbeat.

Vision Trips help church leaders to grasp first-hand how God is working through the ministry of OM. Trips can be tailored to best suit your requirements, whether you wish to reach specifically Muslim peoples, or those in the nations of Africa, Latin America (Ships) or Europe.

THE WIDE REACHING IMPACT OF OM

WHERE WE WORK OM is bringing Good News in over 110 countries

YOUR CHURCH PARTNERING IN MISSION WITH OPERATION MOBILISATION

A twinning partnership between your church and an OM ministry anywhere in the world is a great way to help the ministry grow in its impact and fruitfulness. Teams from your church can visit and serve with these projects throughout the course of the partnership. Regular reports and feedback from these projects help to fuel focused intercession for God’s work.

Sending longer-term workers allows your church to be involved in OM’s global ministries. Going with OM longer-term provides OM teams sustainability in their work alongside the local church. In some areas, providing professional skills will boost ministry efforts. Visit www.uk.om.org/longer to search current vacancies and opportunities.

www.uk.om.org/partnership REGISTERED ADDRESS: Operation Mobilisation, The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7LT.

BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO THE LEAST REACHED

TEL: 01691 773388 EMAIL: info.uk@om.org WWW. uk.om.org

Registered as a company limited by guarantee no. 2564320 and charity no.1008196 (England and Wales), and SCO40988 (Scotland).

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13/04/2018 09:25

HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

INTRODUCING OM TO YOUR CHURCH Working in every region of the world, OM motivates and equips Christians to share God’s love, and to strengthen and plant churches especially where Christ is least known.

Beginning with a few students on a mission trip in 1957, OM is now a movement of 3,400 workers from over 100 nations in over 110 countries with an ocean-going ship. While our ministries may have grown, and mission trends and techniques may have developed, our hearts remain the same – to ensure every person hears the Good News of Jesus at least once in their life.

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We are excited to explore how a partnership with OM will help fulfil your church’s mission vision.

OUR MISSION IS TO SEE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OF JESUS FOLLOWERS AMONG THE LEAST REACHED

THE BIG PICTURE

GET INVOLVED (continued)

AT A GLANCE

MUSLIM PEOPLE GROUPS

OM SHIPS

OM teams work collaboratively to build bridges with least reached Muslim people groups around the world. We mobilise church planting through literature and scripture distribution, evangelistic outreach, business, relief and development, technology and media, and small groups. We are currently witnessing exciting developments among Somalis, Sudanese, Algerians, Syrians, Iraqis, Central Asians, Turks, Afghans, Iranians and Yao (Malawi).

As one of OM’s most recognisable ministries, Logos Hope contains the world’s largest floating book fair.

For almost 50 years, our crewmembers have shared knowledge, help and hope to the communities they have visited. From 2018, Logos Hope will tour Latin America for two years. In each port, her crewmembers will share their passion for missions with hundreds, or even thousands, of visitors every day. Onboard events will focus on mobilising Christians and supporting world mission.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA In Southern Africa, we have 700 mission workers in over 10 countries including: Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The majority are indigenous Africans, as a result of the Global South Church being mobilised into mission. Over the next 10 years we are trusting God to help us recruit, train and send several thousand African missionaries to bring the Gospel to 350 of the least reached communities throughout the African continent.

EUROPE The post Christian, secular continent of Europe, is one of the biggest missionary challenges of our time, especially with the influx of migrants and refugees from (predominantly) Islamic nations. Church planting and the mobilisation of the European Church is a vital priority. In Greece and the Balkans, we are reaching out to migrants and refugees as they make their way across Europe.

In Sweden, UK, Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Italy and Finland we partner with local churches to reach the least reached!

Emergency Response – if there’s a natural or man-made disaster where OM has a field ministry, we will often launch an ‘Emergency Mercy Appeal’. We can help to facilitate a response from your church and ensure funds are transferred securely and then monitored and evaluated once they have been used.

Short-Term Outreaches provide opportunities throughout the year for individuals and groups to join with OM teams and share in making Christ’s love known by word or action. Each participant is part of an international team led by our long-term workers in the host country. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy fellowship with Christians from around the world, as a fresh expression of the global dimension of the Church. Options can vary between one week and six months.

Visit www.uk.om.org/shorts to search by date, location or ministry type.

Training Events – we can help your church host events, workshops and seminars to develop people’s understanding of sharing their faith with their Muslim neighbours.

For example, OM has a dynamic, exciting full-day conference entitled, ‘Muslims – A Christian Response’ where experienced workers among Muslims come and share knowledge and practical ideas for reaching out to these neighbours.

OM TeenStreet gives young people from across Europe the chance to participate in a dynamic week of worship, discipleship, Bible study, prayer, art, practical evangelism, seminars, sports and fun. Our youth specific events are designed to help your church to motivate, equip and walk alongside young people – helping them have a real friendship with Jesus and reflect Him in their daily lives.

Partner your church with OM, start the conversation today.

Please call 01691 776748 or email goglobal.uk@om.org

13/04/2018 09:25

HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN

GET INVOLVED Invite a Presentation Team (PT) or Speaker to your church – there is nothing like being inspired by people of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities who have lived and worked with OM in some of the most challenging places in the world. Each OM team member has a powerful story of how God is using their different talents, gifts and passions as His tools to transform lives and communities among the least reached.

Prayer is the heartbeat of mission. As well as praying for OM in your regular prayer meetings, we recommend holding special prayer times for OM, which could include an OM speaker.

We can resource your church with our publications including our daily prayer guide, Heartbeat.

Vision Trips help church leaders to grasp first-hand how God is working through the ministry of OM. Trips can be tailored to best suit your requirements, whether you wish to reach specifically Muslim peoples, or those in the nations of Africa, Latin America (Ships) or Europe.

THE WIDE REACHING IMPACT OF OM

WHERE WE WORK OM is bringing Good News in over 110 countries

YOUR CHURCH PARTNERING IN MISSION WITH OPERATION MOBILISATION

A twinning partnership between your church and an OM ministry anywhere in the world is a great way to help the ministry grow in its impact and fruitfulness. Teams from your church can visit and serve with these projects throughout the course of the partnership. Regular reports and feedback from these projects help to fuel focused intercession for God’s work.

Sending longer-term workers allows your church to be involved in OM’s global ministries. Going with OM longer-term provides OM teams sustainability in their work alongside the local church. In some areas, providing professional skills will boost ministry efforts. Visit www.uk.om.org/longer to search current vacancies and opportunities.

www.uk.om.org/partnership REGISTERED ADDRESS: Operation Mobilisation, The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7LT.

BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO THE LEAST REACHED

TEL: 01691 773388 EMAIL: info.uk@om.org WWW. uk.om.org

Registered as a company limited by guarantee no. 2564320 and charity no.1008196 (England and Wales), and SCO40988 (Scotland).

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