OMS Stories
God’s Mission Advances as We Partner in Prayer
Learn More
We’re inviting churches across the United States to partner with us in prayer. As we partner in prayer, God’s power is unleashed to make disciples and disciple-makers locally through your church and globally through the worldwide ministries of OMS.
One Faith Multiplied—The Next Chapter
Learn More
A decade after the release of One Faith Multiplied, Dr. Rachel Coleman gives an update on the ministry of David and Gardenia Guillén, serving with OMS in Spain.
Terror Reigned on Valentine's Day in the DRC
Learn More
On Sunday, February 14, the day that much of the world celebrates love, terror and hate reigned in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Africa, when terrorists murdered 13 worshipers at their Sunday service.
Messy Waffles, Messy Life
Learn More
Sometimes, life is messy! But praise the Lord, in every mess there is a message just waiting to be found.
Spiritual Growth
Learn More
We need great grace to forgive others for hurting us, and selfless, authentic humility to acknowledge our wrongs, seeking forgiveness from those we’ve hurt.
Sharing the Gospel in the Philippines
Learn More
Nichole, raised in church, was not following Christ ... until a friend shared Jesus with her ...
The Power of the Gospel
Learn More
The power of the Gospel is mighty, which is the reason HOPE61 always places the Gospel in the very center of everything we do.
Dealing with COVID Burnout
Learn More
Are you experiencing COVID burnout? Most of us thought this “virus thing” was going to be done within six months, and we could resume life as we knew it. As the ramifications of “COVID life” continue, it has an exhausting effect on many of us. Read how you can better deal with it.
A Sad But Hopeful Number
Learn More
Back in 1985, the number of people without access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ was estimated to be 1.44 billion. I was saddened today to learn of the 2020 estimate: 2.30 billion. This means we’re losing ground .
Faithful Answered Prayers
Learn More
OMS missionary, P*, shared Jesus with a clinic coworker for 10 years without seeing any fruit. Then, one day, out of nowhere, it happened …
Marketing Jesus
Learn More
It’s not a flashy idea easily marketed in a consumer-driven culture where well-meaning organizations brand and promote themselves to win. Rather than selling ourselves and our organizations, may we live as Christ-followers in an authentic way.
Helping in the Global Effort
Learn More
Without the work of homeland missionaries, our missionaries serving around the world would not be nearly as effective and, in some cases, not able to serve at all.
God’s Perfect Timing
Learn More
Recently, OMS Nicaragua missionary Andrea McFall shared an inspiring story from Laura, a coworker at Nicaragua Christian Academy. Here is Laura’s story in a letter for OMS retired missionary, Valetta Steele Crumley.
Faithful in the Valley
Learn More
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyday life has been difficult for Ranji* and his family in South Asia.
Engaging in God's Word During COVID
Learn More
It is easy for hope to fade as our world system accelerates toward chaos, conflict, and corruption. But take heart and get into God's Word ...
One for All, All for One
Learn More
OMS missionary Rachel Coleman has written a thoughtful piece on how we, as Christians, should deal with the current situations in our world. She uses the Three Muskateers catchphrase "one for all and all for one" to inspire us as a body of believers.
Human Trafficking Surges in Midst of Pandemic
Learn More
The COVID pandemic has not only caused physical and economic problems around the globe, but it has also resulted in an increase in human trafficking. See how you can help ...
Gemma Wanted to Die
Learn More
Gemma’s life was full of disappointments and loneliness. She had anxiety attacks, which led to depression and wanted to die because nothing was going well for her.
Investing in Leaders in Mozambique
Learn More
In Mozambique, our missionaries invest daily in training servant leaders for the Mozambican church. Lázaro, a recent graduate of MBTS, is one such leader.
From Ethnocentrism To Racism
Learn More
In these troubled times of racism and disunity in America, OMS Global President Bob Fetherlin shares his perspective.
One-Two Punch: COVID and Cyclone
Learn More
COVID-19 has already killed hundreds of thousands and threatened millions more. The lockdown has been economically devastating to the poor, creating dire need for basic food and medication.
But now multiplied devastation is mounting in India and Bangladesh.
What God Taught Me in Hard Times
Learn More
Growing up as a PK (preacher’s kid) and now being in ministry of one type or another for 20 years, there are many things I have learned. One of which is when people serve the Lord, there will always be opposition.
Sadness to Hope
Learn More
We hope this article, the third in a four-part series, about sadness in the midst of this pandemic brings you some much-needed hope.
Making an Impact in Troubling Times
Learn More
Imagine living in a place where there is no running water to wash your hands to help stem the spread of COVID-19? We don’t need to explain how this is an unprecedented time in our history. We are all living it. Read how you can make an impact.
Anger & Lament: A Response to God in Times of Suffering
Learn More
In the midst of our current situation with COVID-19, you may wonder if you are dealing biblically with your anger. Read more ...
OMS’ Response to COVID-19
Learn More
Do you have questions about how the virus has affected OMS ministries? Read how we have responded.
Anxiety and COVID-19
Learn More
Are you feeling anxious in these unprecedented times of widespread the virus and fear of it? Take a moment to read these comforting words.
No Spirit of Fear
Learn More
In these days of our newsfeeds being filled with all things related to the scary coronavirus, our President offers some hope.
Building Churches - Bricks and Mortar, Flesh and Blood
Learn More
Meet Vladimir, a student from Siberia studying at Moscow Evangelical Christian Seminary (MECS) in Russia.
Am I Cursed?
Learn More
Was baby Vivek cursed? Was his life causing the Hindu Indian family tragedies?
Who Wrote Streams in the Desert?
Learn More
Who wrote Streams in the Desert? It first appeared in 1924.
Along with My Utmost for His Highest, it was one of the bestselling devotionals of the 20th century.
But who wrote it?
Loosening Our Grip
Learn More
Bowing at the altar of accumulation, there’s always a desire for more. We end up loving the things of this world, finding our significance in them, only to discover they don’t satisfy.
Raised From the Dead … Twice!
Learn More
In December 1999, 700 Islamic extremists attacked Doulos Bible College in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dominggus, just 18 years old and a freshman at the time, had just become a Christian earlier that year.
(Graphic images included.)
Reclaiming Haiti for Jesus
Learn More
On November 3, 2019, nearly 2,000 Christians from 24 churches in northern Haiti marched to a site dedicated to the devil and rampant with Voodoo practice to reclaim the area for Jesus.
Belated Tears
Learn More
I found out that my friend had died when an email bounced back. Knowing her age, I had the immediate sense of "knowing" the reason why. It takes time for those email inboxes to either fill up or come to an end.
Meet Mangali Subba
Learn More
Meet Mangali, an eighty-seven-year-old Indian woman who accepts Jesus after hearing the Gospel faithfully shared for 10 years. Read her story ...
From Colombian Hit Man to Pastor
Learn More
Edier Osvaldo Ruiz began his life of crime 40 years ago. While only a child, 11 or 12 years old, he became a part of the Medellín criminal cartel, made famous by its leader, Pablo Escobar. From a young age, Edier served as a contract killer, murdering people in Medellín and beyond.
Christians Killed in Burkina Faso
Learn More
Terrorists recently attacked an OMS village church plant in Sirgagui, Burkina Faso, killing eight individuals for their Christian faith. Two were pastors. Relief assistance for these families is needed.
Fatima in India
Learn More
OMS church planters, Joshua* and his mother Naomi,* were led to visit Fatima, a bedridden widow living alone and without hope. They lovingly prayed for and shared the Good News of Jesus with her. Fatima’s face beamed with tears of joy as her life was changed forever.
From KGB Agent to God's Ambassador
Learn More
My parents were members of the Communist Party. They never spoke of God or the Bible. However, when I was five years old, my grandmother insisted that I be baptized in the Orthodox Church. This was...
A Hindu Boy Grows up to be a Church Planter
Learn More
Mutu Kumar, at the tender age of 10 years old, became suicidal because of his poor grades in school. In the Indian culture, education is crucial and without it, he felt like a failure, like he was letting down his entire family.
Mutu Kumar was ripe for some good news… he needed hope.
Carpenter begins Community Transformation
Learn More
One man in Kiteezi, Uganda was determined to root human trafficking out of his community. Read what he did about it!
Equipping Women to Share the Gospel in Uganda
Learn More
“Women need not have their talents buried. They have a role in the life of the church, and God wants to use them as they respond to the call of the harvest. When women are trained and motivated in witnessing, they can reach women in homes where no male evangelist can enter. Their labor is needed.”
Once an Orphan, now a Church Builder
Learn More
Lakshman, a hard-working stone cutter in India, became an orphan at a young age. His grandparents raised him, but unfortunately, by age 12, he had already begun smoking and drinking. His grandfather always told him that if he went to church he would find peace, but Lakshman continued in his rebellious ways.
Is there Something After Death?
Learn More
In 2005, I met a Christian from the U.S unexpectedly. In a Bible study held in her house, I met a woman from Hong Kong. She shared Jesus with me. I thought Jesus was nice, but I could not believe the first sentence of the Bible because I believed in evolution. I told her that because I could not believe the first sentence, I could not believe any of the Bible.
How can God use me?
Learn More
My name is Sophia, and I am Korean Chinese, born in Yanji City, a small city in northeast China.
Soon after becoming a Christian, I began wondering how I could glorify the Lord in my work at a TV station. I started selecting the TV content based on biblical values, but I had to face the reality of today’s media. I knew Satan worked through it.
Whom the Son Sets Free
Learn More
In one small town in Asia, a missionary was arrested for evangelizing to the locals. Since it’s illegal to share the Gospel, he was noticed by a local police officer and arrested for sharing about Jesus Christ. The policeman took him to a jail and proceeded to berate and mock him for his faith; he even threatened to execute him for this crime.
A Dying Man Impacts Generations of Haitians
Learn More
Don had a request for medical equipment for a clinic in Haiti. He had made many, many calls to places that sold this kind of equipment, but there was nothing OMS could afford. A couple of examination tables could cost as much as a house!
What is it like to step out in faith with the Gospel?
Learn More
Let’s be honest, sharing the Gospel is intimidating. Why? Just as public speaking causes great anxiety for many people across the nations so does evangelism. This fear may derive from an innate desire to be liked among our fellow humans, but sometimes, we must step out in faith to overcome this fear.
5 Reasons to Share the Gospel with Your Immigrant Neighbor
Learn More
Every day, we are surrounded by individuals from countries and cultures that are unfamiliar to us. As Christians, it is our responsibility to use these God-given opportunities to grow God’s kingdom. Here are 5 reasons you should step outside of your comfort zone and share the Gospel with your immigrant neighbor.
3 Reasons Why You Need to Share the Gospel
Learn More
Statistics would show that more than 60 percent of all church going Christians never share their faith. Here are 3 good reasons to be part of the 40 percent that do share their faith regularly:
5 Perfectly Awkward Moments to Share the Gospel
Learn More
Let's face it... life can be really awkward at times. We believe these awkward moments are perfect opportunities to share the Gospel. Here are a few of your every day, awkward moments where you can uniquely insert the Gospel!
5 Misunderstandings People Encounter when Sharing the Gospel
Learn More
I grew up in a Christian home filled with the love of Jesus. During my hard times I ran to Jesus for comfort and rest. He is the only person I trust to keep me anchored while I go through life and even saying that, I had not shared the Gospel with a single person until I entered college, even though I knew how life-changing it would be. When I entered college, I was mentored and shown how wrong I was when I thought about evangelizing.
There were 5 main things holding me back:
Share the Gospel in 4 Simple Steps
Learn More
When you hear the phrases “going out to evangelize” or “sharing the Gospel,” what is your reaction? Maybe something like, “Oh, that is too scary,” or “Only missionaries and evangelists do that,” or “That’s serious stuff.”
Well, it is serious … seriously important, but that doesn’t mean it is too difficult for the average Christian to do. We as followers of Jesus are called to share the Gospel with our neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family. Most of us are aware of that, but how do we do it? We want to help! Let’s get started.