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Love in the midst of war

Ellyn Schellenberg
December 9, 2020
Armenia

In the midst of conflict between two countries, one OM couple has found a way to demonstrate the love of Christ to pregnant women and their children – and the community around them.

Blessings out of crisis

The coronavirus has opened up doors to share the good news in the small mountainous country of Lesotho.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Relief and Development

Mercy to the needy

OM International
October 30, 2020
International

OM workers in the Balkans want to be the face of Jesus to those who need mercy and restoration.

Topics: Caring for people Justice Relief and Development

The Word of God in every corner

Ivy Chiu
October 13, 2020
Zambia

Simon and Edah share Christ’s love with people by meeting them where they are at. That often means being on the football field or with a sewing needle in hand.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Mentoring and Discipleship Relief and Development Sports

Prepared in season and out of season

Simon Marijani
September 8, 2020
Zambia

When countries begin closing their borders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Larissa faced a tough decision: to stay or go. She stayed.

Topics: Communications Mentoring and Discipleship Relief and Development

'Worse than the news'

Nicole James
September 3, 2020
Lebanon

OM team members in Lebanon help those people in need following the August 2020 blast that destroyed much of Beirut.

Topics: Caring for people Muslim Relief and Development

A descendant of refugees

Nicky Andrews
August 21, 2020
Serbia

Lidia’s own ancestors came as refugees to what is now modern-day Serbia. Today she leads OM’s humanitarian work at a refugee camp in Serbia, serving refugees from the Middle East and western Asia.

Topics: Caring for people Communications Relief and Development

God helps us help others

Ellyn Schellenberg
August 11, 2020
Cambodia

Many people in Cambodia are out of work because of COVID-19 and are struggling to buy food. For some, their desperation has reached a critical point where prostituting their children is a way to provide for the family. An OM worker is going above and beyond to care for others during this time.

Topics: Relief and Development

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Bags of rice bring life

Ellyn Schellenberg
August 11, 2020
Cambodia

OM in Cambodia helped distribute food to impoverished communities impacted by COVID-19. Many workers there are out of the job and are struggling to feed their families.

Topics: Relief and Development

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'Why did you help me?'

In the midst of COVID-19 and flooding, OM has been distributing food and other items to families in need across four areas in Bangladesh.

Topics: Muslim Relief and Development

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Sports Trainer Central Asia Go & Live As soon as possibleAre you the kind of coach or trainer who wants to see people reaching their full potential? Or train people to become excellent trainers? Willing to work among communities that are full of animistic and folk Islamic health beliefs? Then we are looking for you!

People here do all kinds of sports, but a good coach or trainer is hard to find. This project aims to use sports for character development, leadership training, passing on the values of fair play, cooperation and perseverance.
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Regional Director (M) Central Asia Go & Live As soon as possibleThe right candidate will have the opportunity to develop a regional strategy and coordinate some cutting edge and life-saving ministries in our region.
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Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Central Asia Go & Live As soon as possibleTo help and treat patients with physical problems caused by accident, illness, or aging and to be a light for the Kingdom of God as you do so.
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Health Care Worker Central Asia Go & Live As soon as possibleWhat is good health? Usually we think of physical symptoms, but being healthy also includes the social, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of life. We want to see people living in wholeness in each of these areas.

Are you the kind of health worker who wants to see people getting better on both aspects: physical and spiritual, by teaching basic health lessons? Willing to work among communities that are filled with animistic and folk Islamic health beliefs? Then please keep on reading.
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Refugee Community Worker Greece Go & Live As soon as possibleWe’re looking for a mature believer (or believing couple) to serve in a local migrant church and work with refugees who are settling in Athens. This role is for creative people with good communication skills who can pioneer new projects.
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Human Resources Manager (M) Central Asia Go & Live As soon as possible-Provide leadership for both expatriate and local personnel personnel in order to promote good practice in staff recruitment and retention.
-Oversee the on-boarding process of both expatriate and local personnel.
-Maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure the organization can carry out its work effectively.
-Provide a welcoming environment for newcomers.
-Improve skills and efficiency of Personnel Department and relationships with home agencies.
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