Country Profile: Zambia and Lake Tanganyika

ZAMBIA

Welcome to the heart of Africa . . .

Background

Zambia is a landlocked country that is exceptionally peaceful, considering that it is surrounded by countries that have experienced major political struggles. Consequently, Zambia has become the recipient of many refugees. The country has a tropical climate with one rainy season lasting from October to April. Its tourist attractions are numerous, including the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River, as well as abundant wildlife. The people of Zambia have enjoyed relative economic stability because of the maize farming and copper mining industry, yet poverty is still widespread. In 2009, nearly 83,000 people were infected with AIDS. The average life expectancy of a Zambian is only 39 years. There are 73 tribes in Zambia with four dominating languages, namely Bemba, Lozi, Tonga and Chewa.  English is commonly used and understood throughout the country. Zambia has been declared an official Christian nation with 87 percent of its people proclaiming to be Christian. However, the number of immigrants from the Middle East and Asia has increased in recent years and more people now proclaim themselves to be either Muslim or Hindu.

OM Zambia

In 1998, Coen and Suria Scholtz, then serving with ProChristo Global Missions Zambia (PGMZ), realised that there was a great need for discipleship training in Zambia. In time, this vision expanded to equip indigenous missionaries to bring the Gospel to unreached peoples worldwide. PGMZ became a missionary training facility located in Kabwe. In 2009, PGMZ merged with OM in order to better reach the nations with the Gospel. OM Zambia has about 80 Zambian missionaries serving in Zambia (Kabwe, Choma, Chongwe, Chipata and Ndola) and other countries in Africa. 

Vision

Our vision is to see God worshipped and glorified by all the peoples of the world. Our mission is to plant indigenous churches among the least-reached people groups and regions of the world. 

Implementation

We do this through:

  • mobilising the church for missions
  • equipping believers through discipleship and missions training
  • evangelism and church planting

The foundation for the ministry is prayer. Our Kabwe office also provides logistical and administrative support to our missionaries in the field.

How can you become involved?

You can become involved by:

  • subscribing to our prayer letter and praying for our ministries
  • giving financially, either to individual missionaries or to one of our ministries
  • joining us on a short-term outreach as we introduce you to our various activities
  • joining us on a full-time basis as you serve the Lord with your gifts and skills

Contact

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LAKE TANGANYIKA

 

Background

Lake Tanganyika is the second largest of the Great Lakes of Eastern Africa. It is the longest and second deepest freshwater lake in the world (700 km long and 1,436 m deep). The area abounds in natural resources and beauty. The lake borders four countries: Zambia, Tanzania, DR Congo and Burundi. Because of its height above sea level, the lake area is humid with very hot temperatures throughout the year.   As a whole, the shores of Lake Tanganyika are characterized by under-development and opportunities for employment are scarce. The main means of survival include subsistence and commercial fishing, cross-border trading and subsistence farming. Poverty, alcoholism, prostitution and HIV/Aids are some of the socio-economic problems in the area. Malaria is the number one cause of death. 

OM Lake Tanganyika

When the OM Zambia leaders saw the spiritual desolation and the inroads other religious groups were making in the area, the first OM team was sent to the area in 2005, establishing their base in the harbour town of Mpulungu. The team was called the ‘Good News II’, after the vision of Dr. David Livingstone, whose plea prompted the London Mission Society to put a boat on the lake in 1886. The boat was called the ‘Good News’, bringing the Gospel to the remote areas around the lake.

Vision

The vision of OM Lake Tanganyika is to see the people living in the remote villages around the lake brought into the Kingdom of God, experiencing freedom in Christ and worshipping Him in Spirit and truth. We want to address the needs of the whole person, bringing about transformation and spreading the Gospel, ensuring that both their spiritual and physical needs are met.

Implementation

We implement this goal through:

  • an active prayer strategy
  • indigenous church planting (by placing fulltime frontline missionaries in the villages along the shores, modelling a Christian lifestyle)
  • discipleship training (we identify people from within the community with whom we work alongside and train as leaders)

Our practical ministries include a school for orphans, a mobile medical clinic boat, a prison ministry, children's and youth ministry, and hosting outreaches.

How can you become involved?

You can get involved with us through prayer, as well as coming on outreaches, where you will be exposed to missions and can serve in the area of your gifting.

Contact

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Source for facts on Lake Tanganyika area: Human Resources Officer (Health Department, Mpulungu, Zambia)


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Serve Long-term in Zambia

Communication - Co-ordinator/Manager (1)
Evangelism - Campaigns/Challenges (1)
Evangelism - Children/Youth (1)
Evangelism - Other (1)
Finance - Accounting (2)
Finance - Assistant/Data Entry (1)
Finance - Bookkeeping/Payroll (2)
Finance - Other (1)
IT - Administration (1)
IT - IT Server (1)
IT - Other (1)
IT - Support/Helpdesk (1)
IT - Systems (1)
IT - Training/Teaching (1)
KFA - Emerging Missions Movements (13)
KFA - Pioneering Initiatives (1)
Marine - Deck (1)
Marine - Engineering (1)
Office Work - Administration (4)
Office Work - Manager (1)
Office Work - Personal Assistant (2)
Personnel - Counselling (1)
Personnel - Member Care (1)
Personnel - Personnel Administration (1)
Personnel - Training (1)
Relief & Development - Other (1)
Teaching - Children (1)
Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor (1)
Teaching - Supervisor (1)
Teaching - Training (1)
Technical - Building (1)
Technical - Driving (1)
Technical - Electrical (1)
Technical - Mechanics (1)
Technical - Other (1)
Technical - Plumbing (1)

Communication - Co-ordinator/Manager

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Zambia is a goldmine of African missionary stories.

We need someone with a heart for the least-reached people to tell these stories.  Join us in Kabwe and use your writing skills to share what God is doing in Africa.

Evangelism - Campaigns/Challenges

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

OM Zambia hosts a number of outreach teams each year, a LOVE AFRICA Conference (attended by 500-700 people), and a variety of specialized courses.

We need someone with a heart for the least-reached people to organize and oversee these events.

Evangelism - Children/Youth

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

In Mpulungu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is a school for orphan children.  These little people are in need of teachers who love the Lord and who will love them.

Our Orphan school runs from Grade 0 to 3. 

Other areas of ministry can include children’s ministry, tutoring school children...

Evangelism - Other

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for a practical, adventure-loving person, who loves Jesus and also loves those who have yet to come to know Him as their saviour.

We need a person who will act as skipper/deck man and be responsible for the maintenance on an 8-man boat. 

The...

Finance - Accounting

new!
Start Date: January 2013
Commitment Length: as long as possible

Are you a detail person and good with figures? We are looking for someone who loves to work in an office environment specifically in the role as bookkeeper/accountant.

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you have a heart for missions and a head for numbers?

Our finance team needs a servant-hearted person who can ensure good stewardship of our finances through using their gifts as an accountant in the area of budgeting, reporting and preparing the books for the annual audits.

Finance - Assistant/Data Entry

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you have a heart for missions and a head for numbers?

Our finance team needs a servant-hearted person who can ensure good stewardship of our finances through using their gifts as an accountant in the area of budgeting, reporting and preparing the books for the annual audits.

Finance - Bookkeeping/Payroll

new!
Start Date: January 2013
Commitment Length: as long as possible

Are you a detail person and good with figures? We are looking for someone who loves to work in an office environment specifically in the role as bookkeeper/accountant.

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you have a heart for missions and a head for numbers?

Our finance team needs a servant-hearted person who can ensure good stewardship of our finances through using their gifts as an accountant in the area of budgeting, reporting and preparing the books for the annual audits.

Finance - Other

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

An outstanding and really exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer to join the OM building team in Kabwe, Zambia.

In the role of Cost Engineer your responsibilities will include cost estimating , analysis, and control activities along with supporting the project's organisational and administrative activities.

Other primary duties include...

IT - Administration

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Use your IT Skills to impact the growth of the Kingdom in Africa.

We have a need for somebody who can maintain our computer systems. At this stage we have a Linux server and a miscellaneous collection of workstations!

However, this would not be a full time responsibility, which would leave...

IT - IT Server

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Use your IT Skills to impact the growth of the Kingdom in Africa.

We have a need for somebody who can maintain our computer systems. At this stage we have a Linux server and a miscellaneous collection of workstations!

However, this would not be a full time responsibility, which would leave...

IT - Other

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Computer skills teacher
Is using a computer second nature? Do you understand what goes on inside? Want to pass this knowledge on?

We are looking for flexible and enthusiastic computer skills trainers. We are building a 'Computer Literacy' component into our Mission's Training Program in Zambia.

Make a real difference in...

IT - Support/Helpdesk

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Computer skills teacher
Is using a computer second nature? Do you understand what goes on inside? Want to pass this knowledge on?

We are looking for flexible and enthusiastic computer skills trainers. We are building a 'Computer Literacy' component into our Mission's Training Program in Zambia.

Make a real difference in...

IT - Systems

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Use your IT Skills to impact the growth of the Kingdom in Africa.

We have a need for somebody who can maintain our computer systems. At this stage we have a Linux server and a miscellaneous collection of workstations!

However, this would not be a full time responsibility, which would leave...

IT - Training/Teaching

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Computer skills teacher
Is using a computer second nature? Do you understand what goes on inside? Want to pass this knowledge on?

We are looking for flexible and enthusiastic computer skills trainers. We are building a 'Computer Literacy' component into our Mission's Training Program in Zambia.

Make a real difference in...

KFA - Emerging Missions Movements

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Children, children, children...around 50% of the children in Zambia are under the age of 15.

In Kabwe, Zambia, there is a group of people seeking to make a difference in the lives of just a few of these young people.

We are looking for someone with a background in education to...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Computer skills teacher
Is using a computer second nature? Do you understand what goes on inside? Want to pass this knowledge on?

We are looking for flexible and enthusiastic computer skills trainers. We are building a 'Computer Literacy' component into our Mission's Training Program in Zambia.

Make a real difference in...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

OM Zambia hosts a number of outreach teams each year, a LOVE AFRICA Conference (attended by 500-700 people), and a variety of specialized courses.

We need someone with a heart for the least-reached people to organize and oversee these events.

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you have a heart for missions and a head for numbers?

Our finance team needs a servant-hearted person who can ensure good stewardship of our finances through using their gifts as an accountant in the area of budgeting, reporting and preparing the books for the annual audits.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Zambia is a goldmine of African missionary stories.

We need someone with a heart for the least-reached people to tell these stories.  Join us in Kabwe and use your writing skills to share what God is doing in Africa.

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Use your IT Skills to impact the growth of the Kingdom in Africa.

We have a need for somebody who can maintain our computer systems. At this stage we have a Linux server and a miscellaneous collection of workstations!

However, this would not be a full time responsibility, which would leave...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

In Mpulungu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is a school for orphan children.  These little people are in need of teachers who love the Lord and who will love them.

Our Orphan school runs from Grade 0 to 3. 

Other areas of ministry can include children’s ministry, tutoring school children...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

We invite you to use your administrative skills to advance God's Kingdom in Africa and the rest of the world.

The office is the heart of the organization, and we need you in order to be effective in different ministries in Zambia.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Are you a people person?  Do you have a heart to see people succeed in what they are doing?  We are looking for someone  who has a passion to develop and support our missionaries in Zambia.

This key role is a balance between practical administration and member care, which is vital...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

Do you have a desire to serve God in missions?

Join the growing, dynamic team of the OM Zambia office, using your skills in office administration.

We are looking for someone who is organized and able to use basic computer software for data entry, word processing and email.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

An outstanding and really exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer to join the OM building team in Kabwe, Zambia.

In the role of Cost Engineer your responsibilities will include cost estimating , analysis, and control activities along with supporting the project's organisational and administrative activities.

Other primary duties include...

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Life in Africa involves traveling long distances on poor roads.  Without our vehicles we would be very limited in our effectiveness.

Would you be willing to join our team in Zambia to help maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles? We also need someone to help us with driving within Kabwe,...

KFA - Pioneering Initiatives

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

In Mpulungu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is a school for orphan children.  These little people are in need of teachers who love the Lord and who will love them.

Our Orphan school runs from Grade 0 to 3. 

Other areas of ministry can include children’s ministry, tutoring school children...

Marine - Deck

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for a practical, adventure-loving person, who loves Jesus and also loves those who have yet to come to know Him as their saviour.

We need a person who will act as skipper/deck man and be responsible for the maintenance on an 8-man boat. 

The...

Marine - Engineering

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for a practical, adventure-loving person, who loves Jesus and also loves those who have yet to come to know Him as their saviour.

We need a person who will act as skipper/deck man and be responsible for the maintenance on an 8-man boat. 

The...

Office Work - Administration

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Children, children, children...around 50% of the children in Zambia are under the age of 15.

In Kabwe, Zambia, there is a group of people seeking to make a difference in the lives of just a few of these young people.

We are looking for someone with a background in education to...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

OM Zambia hosts a number of outreach teams each year, a LOVE AFRICA Conference (attended by 500-700 people), and a variety of specialized courses.

We need someone with a heart for the least-reached people to organize and oversee these events.

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Here is a frontline opportunity for someone who likes variety!!!  Come to Lake Tanganyika and bless the team there with your administrative gifting!

You’ll be working in a crucial support role, assisting the Field Leader by handling administration, personnel, event planning and organization of field ministries.

There will also be the opportunity...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

We invite you to use your administrative skills to advance God's Kingdom in Africa and the rest of the world.

The office is the heart of the organization, and we need you in order to be effective in different ministries in Zambia.

Office Work - Manager

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

We invite you to use your administrative skills to advance God's Kingdom in Africa and the rest of the world.

The office is the heart of the organization, and we need you in order to be effective in different ministries in Zambia.

Office Work - Personal Assistant

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Here is a frontline opportunity for someone who likes variety!!!  Come to Lake Tanganyika and bless the team there with your administrative gifting!

You’ll be working in a crucial support role, assisting the Field Leader by handling administration, personnel, event planning and organization of field ministries.

There will also be the opportunity...

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: as long as possible

Do you have a desire to serve God in missions?

Join the growing, dynamic team of the OM Zambia office, using your skills in office administration.

We are looking for someone who is organized and able to use basic computer software for data entry, word processing and email.

Personnel - Counselling

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Are you a people person?  Do you have a heart to see people succeed in what they are doing?  We are looking for someone  who has a passion to develop and support our missionaries in Zambia.

This key role is a balance between practical administration and member care, which is vital...

Personnel - Member Care

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Are you a people person?  Do you have a heart to see people succeed in what they are doing?  We are looking for someone  who has a passion to develop and support our missionaries in Zambia.

This key role is a balance between practical administration and member care, which is vital...

Personnel - Personnel Administration

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Here is a frontline opportunity for someone who likes variety!!!  Come to Lake Tanganyika and bless the team there with your administrative gifting!

You’ll be working in a crucial support role, assisting the Field Leader by handling administration, personnel, event planning and organization of field ministries.

There will also be the opportunity...

Personnel - Training

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Are you a people person?  Do you have a heart to see people succeed in what they are doing?  We are looking for someone  who has a passion to develop and support our missionaries in Zambia.

This key role is a balance between practical administration and member care, which is vital...

Relief & Development - Other

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Here is an opportunity of a lifetime for a practical, adventure-loving person, who loves Jesus and also loves those who have yet to come to know Him as their saviour.

We need a person who will act as skipper/deck man and be responsible for the maintenance on an 8-man boat. 

The...

Teaching - Children

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

In Mpulungu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is a school for orphan children.  These little people are in need of teachers who love the Lord and who will love them.

Our Orphan school runs from Grade 0 to 3. 

Other areas of ministry can include children’s ministry, tutoring school children...

Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

In Mpulungu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is a school for orphan children.  These little people are in need of teachers who love the Lord and who will love them.

Our Orphan school runs from Grade 0 to 3. 

Other areas of ministry can include children’s ministry, tutoring school children...

Teaching - Supervisor

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Children, children, children...around 50% of the children in Zambia are under the age of 15.

In Kabwe, Zambia, there is a group of people seeking to make a difference in the lives of just a few of these young people.

We are looking for someone with a background in education to...

Teaching - Training

new!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2 years

Children, children, children...around 50% of the children in Zambia are under the age of 15.

In Kabwe, Zambia, there is a group of people seeking to make a difference in the lives of just a few of these young people.

We are looking for someone with a background in education to...

Technical - Building

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

Technical - Driving

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Life in Africa involves traveling long distances on poor roads.  Without our vehicles we would be very limited in our effectiveness.

Would you be willing to join our team in Zambia to help maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles? We also need someone to help us with driving within Kabwe,...

Technical - Electrical

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

Technical - Mechanics

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Life in Africa involves traveling long distances on poor roads.  Without our vehicles we would be very limited in our effectiveness.

Would you be willing to join our team in Zambia to help maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles? We also need someone to help us with driving within Kabwe,...

Technical - Other

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

Technical - Plumbing

Start Date: as soon as possible
Commitment Length: 2-3 years

Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

Short-term Trips to Zambia

for people from United States

Construction/building maintenance (1)
Friendship Evangelism (1)
Reaching to: Other faiths (1)

Construction/building maintenance

Sat 01 Sep 2012 – Fri 28 Sep 2012
Apply now - deadline Mon 04 Jun 2012
single people welcome married couples welcome families welcome groups welcome
650 USD

Chipata is a Zambian town on the border of Malawi – this is the headquarters for Islam in Zambia, and their influence is spreading throughout Zambia. OM Zambia has a couple of missionaries based in this town, who use friendship evangelism and teaching of skills to reach Muslims in this...

Friendship Evangelism

Sat 01 Sep 2012 – Fri 28 Sep 2012
Apply now - deadline Mon 04 Jun 2012
single people welcome married couples welcome families welcome groups welcome
650 USD

Chipata is a Zambian town on the border of Malawi – this is the headquarters for Islam in Zambia, and their influence is spreading throughout Zambia. OM Zambia has a couple of missionaries based in this town, who use friendship evangelism and teaching of skills to reach Muslims in this...

Reaching to: Other faiths

Sat 01 Sep 2012 – Fri 28 Sep 2012
Apply now - deadline Mon 04 Jun 2012
single people welcome married couples welcome families welcome groups welcome
650 USD

Chipata is a Zambian town on the border of Malawi – this is the headquarters for Islam in Zambia, and their influence is spreading throughout Zambia. OM Zambia has a couple of missionaries based in this town, who use friendship evangelism and teaching of skills to reach Muslims in this...


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