World Faiths

Photo of smiling Muslim schoolgirlsWe want people of other faiths to encounter Jesus as we live out His mercy, grace and truth. OM’s response to religious tensions dominating news is one of compassion, not compromise: as we live out transformed lives in the midst of thousands who have never encountered Jesus. Our international teams are demonstrating His love, reconciliation and truth to people from many different world faiths.

Cultural sensitivity

In particular, our long term commitment to Muslim peoples has given us an extensive network of teams with wide experience and understanding of Islamic history and beliefs, language skills and cultural sensitivity. Our teams are also serving Hindus, Buddhists and others.

We recognise the value of making friends and genuinely sharing our lives with others. Spending time talking over cups of tea can break down barriers and lead to exciting conversations about faith.

We are committed to walking alongside individual Christians and fellowships, offering encouragement and support in difficult situations and persecution. We draw new believers together and help rebuild communities of hope and peace. Our vision is to see lives transformed as local believers share Jesus’ love.

Prayer Points

  • Pray for open hearts and minds and an eagerness to hear about Jesus!
  • Pray that God would reveal himself to the millions seeking him through other faiths. Pray that he would grant many dreams of Jesus and enable communities to access the Scriptures.
  • Pray for Christians living in hostile environments. Pray that they would be faithful, brave and united as they undergo persecution.
  • Pray for an increase in workers seeking to reach those of other faiths. Pray for protection, effectiveness and joy in serving.
  • Pray for national church leaders as they lead others through often difficult situations. Pray that they will be godly, pure and filled with the Holy Spirit.
 

Short-Term Opportunities

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What Are You Waiting For?

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About OM Canada

OM Canada is an international movement of Christians involved in telling and demonstrating God's love through Jesus Christ throughout the world to everyone. Learn more or see what we do.

Transform 2010

 

Are you looking for something to do next summer?  Transform 2010 is aunified effort around the Mediterranean to create momentum for thegospel by mobilising people and training them in telling their personalGod story.  More details .

Haiti Earthquake Relief

Haiti relief
March 7 Update on OM’s Haiti Involvement

During the first week of March, a couple sent by the OM office in the Netherlands helped our work in Haiti. He is a structural engineer and inspected several buildings including orphanages, churches and some houses. He provided reports with recommendations on each. The wife is a psychologist, and she met with hundreds of adults and children, helping them process their reactions to the earthquake and the pain of their losses.

At the end of the week, an eight-member medical team sent from OM's staff in Uruguay arrived to assist. They are helping to serve a volunteer medical clinic and also are visiting orphanages and doing clinics for the children.

Our team continues to deliver food to various locations. At OM’s office in the USA, staff are collecting some specific food and hygiene items and some shelter items to fill a shipping container. After this shipment, we will focus on obtaining food and supplies within Haiti to help stimulate the local economy.

OM's Caribbean team is grateful for the funds they continue to receive from various OM offices around the world. To give toward the relief efforts, go to  Canada Helps .