Ghana

Cradled by the Gulf of Guinea, this West African country is known for its biodiversity, which includes rainforests, grasslands and wetlands. Within this varied ecology, a number of exports, such as oil, gold and manganese, have brought economic stability. 

Mirroring the country’s diversity, the Ghanaian people are numerous in their cultures and traditions. Among the 34 million people in Ghana, there are 20 people groups and over 100 different languages spoken, Akan and English being the most common. Despite the big number of different tribes, people live in harmony together. Ghana is known for its rich culture, including colourful clothing, lively rhythms in music and various percussions.

Though, Islam has been growing in recent years, God’s work is still very evident in Ghana. Local believers are eager for discipleship and excited to learn more about how they can take God to the nations.

Sharing the love of God in Ghana

OM’s presence in Ghana began in 1996 as a ministry focused on the least reached in the country’s rural towns. Since then, OM has expanded and established numerous ministries that engage local communities through practical help, sports and children’s ministries.  People can use their unique passions and skills to share Christ with others, especially in the areas of medical programmes, teaching and education and skills training.

Because of the strategic location, OM Ghana’s focus is the Sahel region. With pre-Sahel training and mobilising people to the Sahel, the aim is to establish communities of Jesus followers among the least reached. 

Northern Ghana is the least reached area of Ghana. This area is called 'Overseas' because during raining season the rivers swell making it difficult to go there. If there are roads, they are in very poor condition. Dominated by Islam in this area, the team wants to plant churches, start Discovery Bible Study groups (DBS) and support the reduction of poverty among the people.

Jesus followers in Ghana

In the south of Ghana, you find a lot of Christians with different kind of churches. However, when traveling to the north, more and more people follow Islam and traditional religions. They live in peace with each other, but it can be difficult for people to follow Jesus because religion and culture are not easy to separate.

OM ministries in Ghana would benefit from Jesus followers with a heart to disciple local believers as well as those interested in Jesus. Whether helping local believers understand the role they play in sharing the good news near and far, or going deeper into Ghana’s least-reached regions, you have an opportunity to join God in the work He is already doing in this country.

But work on the field is not the only necessity. Prayer is also needed. Pray against the growing hold of Islam on the country; that Muslims may be awakened to the true saving power of Christ. Pray for local church leaders to become passionate about missions and that, soon, they would send believers out into Ghana, the Sahel and the world.