Blessed Are the Poor
"My mother's pension is the only source of income for my whole family," writes a woman in Algeria. "There are seven of us at home and we live very frugally. We try to keep optimistic, especially at church where we hear messages of hope and are reminded that we are only ...
Woodworking in Asia
A trained carpenter was struggling with how to live out his faith in his new country in Central Asia. His first few months in the country, he was trying to build friendships, but it seemed no one wanted to listen to him. So he relied on prayer and the experiences he had in ...
Businesswomen in Turkey
A lady in Turkey writes: "I work with OM in Turkey where I also am in business with my own shop. This year's economic crisis caused a fellow businesswoman to go bankrupt. She had to sell everything to pay her debts. Knowing how difficult it is for women in this country...
Chicken Houses for Orphans
How do you finance an orphanage in rural Ecuador? One orphanage has decided to raise chickens that not only supply a steady income for the center, but food for the kids as well. Students in OM Andean Region's mission training program are constructing the chicken houses...
Business as Transformation
With 30 percent of Moldova's population living below the poverty line, OM recognizes that practical ways of showing God's love can change attitudes and hearts. At least four business courses are offered each year for people from the villages. Participants need a reference...
Business as Mission
Microenterprise is not about money. When someone is empowered to make a living, their dignity is restored. They have a meaningful way to serve their community. Shopkeepers become disciple makers and lives are transformed.
