The United Kingdom is made up of four countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is densely populated and the population total has now reached over 60 million people.
David Livingstone, John Knox, William Booth, John Wesley and Mary Slessor - just some of the renowned missionaries and theologians that have hailed from across the UK. Once known as the home of missions, the United Kingdom is in desperate need of a spiritual revival itself and the future of Christianity in the UK might very well depend on the arrival of missionaries from the Global South.
That being said, the UK Church continues to provide a strong foundation for Global Mission, and OM United Kingdom continues to mobilise resources and several hundred workers every year.
Through partnership with individuals, churches and supporting organisations, we want to see thousands of vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least-reached. It is by working together with the Church that we see this vision being fulfilled.
OM Ministry in the UK
OM United Kingdom's ministry centres in Birmingham and London are committed to ensuring the UK Church can be increasingly found working at the heart of diverse communities.
Specialist catalytic ministries work amongst specific people groups. The Kids 'n' Things team present entertaining programmes with a clear Gospel message in schools and churches, reaching out to primary–age children. Other teams work with the least reached people groups that reside in the UK, such as Muslim, Chinese and Turkish Ministries.
Throughout the year, OM United Kingdom offers short-term mission experiences for individuals and groups, partnering with different churches across the UK for outreaches at Easter, Summer and over the New Year.
Want to know more? Visit the OM United Kingdom website or email info.uk@om.org
Pray that OM UK will work effectively alongside the UK Church as we reach out to our migrant neighbours with the Gospel. For some, it is their first opportunity to hear the Good News.
Pray that through OM's Global Village, Brits to be mobilised into World Missions.
Give here to support the ministry of OM United Kingdom.
Discover opportunities to serve God in the UK here.
NB Due to current visa restrictions, OM UK can only accept applicants with a British or European (Schengen Area) passport.
More information about the UK
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is an island in North West Europe.
Population – 64.6 million
The UK is multi-cultural with migrants from all over the world. Thousands of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and people of other religions in major cities call UK 'home'.
Religion amongst native British people has suffered an enormous general decline since the 1950s, as Brits increasingly want religion to be private, not public. Subsequently, between 1979 and 2005, research suggests that half of all British Christians no longer attend church on a Sunday. All indicators show a continued secularisation of British society in line with other European countries.
Islam is the largest growing religion in the UK owing to a high birth rate among Muslims. It has been estimated that from 2001 - 2011, about 100,000 people converted to Islam, however, 75% of these converts quickly became apostate.
'Send me!'
Emilie had always wondered if God was calling her to India. She recently discovered it was the right people but not yet the right place.
A virtual community
In September, nine participants from across the world join a virtual Missions Discipleship Training (MDT) hosted from the UK.
Serving at their table
The recent lockdown has widened the reach of the Turkish-speaking church that Deniz leads in the UK.
Journeys Leading Here
REACH The City 2022 Autumn
Dates: Sep 9 - Mar 10
Commitment: 3-6 months
United Kingdom Evangelism Training
Language Year Abroad
Dates: Any time
Volunteer Specialised Programme (Birmingham or London)
Evangelism Publishing and Literature Prayer
Commonwealth Games Option 1 - UK
Dates: Jul 26 - Aug 10
Commitment: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Jul 26 - Aug 2
United Kingdom Mentoring and Discipleship Training MDT
REACH The City 2022 Spring
Dates: Feb 6 - Jul 8
Evangelism Mentoring and Discipleship Arts, Music and Media
Presentation Team for the UK - Spring option
Dates: Mar 12 - Jun 11
Summer ELCO Apr-July 2022
Dates: Apr 22 - Jul 16
School of Evangelism UK - 3 months
Partnerships Opportunities
Evangelism Training Teaching Minister People Of Other Faiths
Outreach Developer London
Evangelism Administration Resourcing Minister
Special Teams Officer
Evangelism Kids, Youth and Students Minister
Kids 'n' Things Staff Member