Every Community for Christ
We praise the Lord that in 2021 , ECC ministry partners reported
220,762 decisions for Christ in more than 50 countries .
COVID-19 Consequences
Restricted travel , both within and between countries , due to the pandemic significantly impacted ECC ministry . Entire communities were brought to a standstill with hopes of reducing the spread of the virus . In India , one major people group , characterized as “ gypsies ,” often moves around the country . But during the crisis , the government required them to settle in one place .
Pastor David , one of our ministry partners in the Levite Network , used this opportunity to share daily provisions with the gypsy people . As they gathered in the village , our partners presented both supplies and the Gospel , giving them time to respond . At first , their responses were guarded , but soon , many people began to hear , understand , and receive the Gospel invitation . From this two-year outreach , the relief and evangelism team constructed a training center to support and equip the gypsies in South India . This is just one of many positive consequences that emerged from the pandemic .
Every Community for Christ ( ECC ) is the church planting catalyst of One Mission Society . Our major training curriculums include Train & Multiply and the New Village Church Planting program to multiply dynamic communities of believers .
OMS Ministries
The ministries on pages 10-13 represent OMS ’ global outreach , serving people worldwide .
Theological Education
As the church grows exponentially in the majority world , so does the need for Christlike leaders . Theological Education ( TE ) at OMS exists to empower the development of leaders for the global church and is committed to providing world-class leadership training and theological education to students in the majority world .
In 2021 , 10 TE members worked with 37 schools across 23 countries to teach intensive courses , offer consultations , mentor and coach leaders , provide needs assessment and training opportunities , serve as board members , and cultivate partnerships . TE celebrated 1,180 graduates from 35 schools .
Here ’ s one story that represents our ministry : Oksana Koval is a Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary ( an OMS-related seminary in Estonia ) student from Lviv , Ukraine . In February 2022 , she had organized an international evangelism seminar for Russian-speaking youth in Tallinn , Estonia , not knowing that her homeland would be invaded or that a rally would be held in support of Ukraine on the same day . Right after the seminar ended , Oksana led the youth to the demonstration . She wrote , “ Due to this situation , the hearts of people were extremely open to God . We shared the Gospel with around 50 people , and 4 young girls decided to trust Jesus for their salvation . We also prayed with 18 other people .” OMS rejoices at the immediate fruit from this evangelism seminar !
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