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Share the love of God in Zimbabwe; a land of natural beauty, but financial and economic hardships.
This country in southern Africa has experienced years of economic turmoil. For many years, Zimbabwe was a source of food and sustenance for neighboring countries, nicknamed ‘the breadbasket of Africa.’ Today, life looks very different and many families struggle to put food on the table.
The COVID-19 pandemic only made the situation more complicated. In 2020, it was found that over 500,000 households had a family member who lost their job due to the pandemic. Today, the effects of the virus are still evident, and the financial state of Zimbabwe is still of concern. Luckily, the Church has been a source of hope for the country.
Ministry in Zimbabwe is abundant and varied in its approach and focus, offering multiple opportunities for workers to join OM using their unique skill sets.
The Zimbabwean church has often viewed global missions as something that is not their responsibility. OM wants to see Zimbabweans become excited about the role they can play in furthering God’s Kingdom. This is done through discipleship ministries such as university outreaches, where presentations on missions are held for the purpose of informing, inspiring and mobilizing students. Business trainings are offered in churches and communities, which demonstrate the ways in which professionals can use their skills to share Christ. TeenStreet seeks to engage the young people of Zimbabwe. Using social media to invite locals to different events and activities, the door has been opened to form mentoring relationships with the youth.
OM is also heavily involved with the Tonga people of north-west Zimbabwe. Though there is a Christian presence among this people group, most pastors lack training, and the mixing of biblical principles with traditional ethnic religions is widespread. OM’s focus is less on church planting and more on discipling church leaders and forming relationships within the community. Through health clinics and mission and agricultural trainings, OM works to spur the Tonga people to engage deeply in God’s work.
Thank You for Zimbabwe, a World of Wonders. Thank You for the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, amazing wildlife and beautiful nature that make this country a real treasure. Thank You that its people have not lost their strength and humor despite many difficulties. We pray that Your word will reach the peoples of this nation and work in it to end corruption, unemployment and high HIV rates and to provide the people with Your unfailing strength throughout their life.
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