Job Opportunities

Introduction

People in the UK need to see inspirational examples of how lives and communities are transformed by the power of the Gospel.  OM Lifehope needs people committed to medium and long term ministries which then helps us to fulfil our part in making this happen.

If you want to see the Gospel change lives and communities; if you want to use your qualifications, skills and talents in God’s service; take a look below at the Job Opportunities that already exist and then contact your local OM office to find out more.

Finances

All OM staff members from the International Director to the newest staff member seek to develop a ‘home support team’, who will be blessed through the opportunity to participate in fulfilling the Great Commission by supporting you financially, in prayer and emotionally.

Support raising may sound daunting, but you will receive coaching and support from your local OM office in helping you to build a support team.  Once at OM Lifehope you will be given further time, support and coaching to develop and maintain your support team.  We do this because we believe that each of our staff member’s support team is a key part of our ministry.

Current Vacancies

  • Bookkeeper, OM Lifehope

    We need a self-motivated person for a demanding position. To perform various accounting, administrative and bookkeeping tasks in the OM Lifehope finance office. Handle petty cash, data entry, payment of bills, accounts, banking, record keeping etc.

    You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • Children's Worker, OM Lifehope

    If your passion is sharing the Gospel with primary-aged children OM Lifehope has opportunities for you. Our children's ministry, Kids 'n' Things reaches up to 20,000 children each year in schools and through church-based children's programmes.  The team presents the gospel in a way that children can understand, using creative skills such as puppetry, drama, gospel conjuring and music.  The team also plays a vital role in training and developing children's workers

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Communications Team Leader, OM Lifehope

    You will provide an effective strategy for internal and external communications and lead the
    communications team in accomplishing this strategy through various electronic and printed means. To produce material that promotes the ministries of OM Lifehope in raising up workers, prayer and finance.

    You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Community Encounter Beyond, OM Lifehope

    If you are keen to tell others about the love of Jesus then OM Lifehope has opportunities for you to develop and use your gifts in ministry. Come to the UK, a culturally diverse and fascinating country.

    The UK presents one of the greatest challenges in Europe, as an increasingly secular and multicultural nation, a post-Christian country.

    We need people to train to reach out to children, youth, students, adults, the elderly and various ethnic groups. We partner with missions-minded local churches who need help in spreading the gospel to their communities.

    You could be engaged in community, street and creative evangelism. Reach out to Secular British, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese or Sikh people. Engage with people from all over the world and with many different beliefs.

    You will take part in our “Toolkit” induction training, an adventure week, discipleship and leadership training and, if you come for at least a year, a sailing week.

    Start Date: August 2009
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • Community Encounter Plus, OM Lifehope

    Give 6 months of your life to deepen your faith and learn how to effectively share the gospel. We will train and equip you to tell people about Jesus. Following our "Toolkit" induction training you will join an international team, working closely with a local church to reach out to their community. You will share the love of Christ through friendships, serving people and giving opportunities for them to hear the gospel.

    The UK is a culturally diverse country giving you the chance to reach out to people from many different faith and secular backgrounds.

    An adventure week is part of the team building and leadership development. During your time with us you will impact the lives of children and youth, plus people from all over the world who live in the UK.

    “My time at Lifehope changed my thinking and my whole approach to people and to life. I myself have changed as well. It was an amazing time that I'm really thankful for" (Gila, Germany, 2008)

    Start Date: August 2009
    Commitment Length: 6-12 months

  • Ethnic Evangelist, OM Lifehope

    If you have a passion for sharing the love of God with some of the least-reached ethnic communities within the United Kingdom OM Lifehope has openings for you. Become part of an established team of experienced and trainee workers. You will have opportunities to meet, develop relationships with and share the love of God with mainly Asian people from other faiths. You will share your faith with people settled here, as well as refugees and overseas students. As part of OM Lifehope you will be involved in training, encouraging and mentoring others in this type of outreach, including church members. You will be involved in developing a mid to long-term strategy for evangelism and discipleship. Hands-on training and ministry development will be provided.

    More detailed information, that we do not want to publish on a public website, is available on enquiry.

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Financial & Business Manager, OM Lifehope

    A key strategic position to strengthen OM Lifehope's financial base. To work with donors and supporters, running fundraising events, exloring business opportunities and introducing tentmaking approaches.

    You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • HOPE 2 EUROPE: Sweden and Lifehope

    Join an exciting new programme for young people taking a year out! Live in 2 European countries bringing God's message of hope. Work in international teams in the UK for the first 5 months and Sweden for the next 6 months.

    During the first three weeks of orientation, in Birmingham (UK), learn how to share the gospel and be trained in skills for ministry. Then join a church-based Community Encounter Team reaching out to the neighbourhood through kids and youth ministry, community projects, building friendships and visitation.

    Then take the plane to Sweden and spend 6 months in Råslätt, a suburb outside of Jönköping with immigrants from all over the world. Reach out to needy peoples from different religious backgrounds together with the local church. The focus in Sweden will be threefold: close to God, close to each other and close to the world. Different ministry opportunities include a youth center, public schools, sports, scouts and a second hand-store.

    Start Date: August 2009
    Commitment Length: 6-12 months

  • HOPE 2 EUROPE: Switzerland and Lifehope

    Join an exciting new programme for young people taking a year out! Live in 2 European countries bringing God's message of hope. Work in international teams in the UK for the first 5 months and Switzerland for the next 6 months.

    During the first three weeks of orientation, in Birmingham (UK), learn how to share the gospel and be trained in skills for ministry. Then join a church-based Community Encounter Team reaching out to the neighbourhood through kids and youth ministry, community projects, building friendships and visitation.

    Move on to Switzerland and spend the next six 6 months in Zurich. Join an inner-city based team reaching out to needy people alongside local churches. Ministries are relationship based and include a drop-in centre for drug addicts, a children's club, visitation, evangelistic prayer and outreach with the Salvation Army. Take more initiative and responsibility as you develop your ministry.

    Start Date: August 2009
    Commitment Length: 6-12 months

  • IT Systems Administrator, OM Lifehope

    We need an enthusiastic person to manage our IT systems. You will help with computer problems and maintain our email and file server. Although previous experience in IT is a big advantage, you will be trained on-the-job and supported by OM’s international technical support team. Besides your IT work there are plenty of opportunities to be involved with our ministry teams.

    You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Maintenance Manager, OM Lifehope

    Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to practical problems? To be responsible for maintaining, repairing and upgrading the facilities of the OM Lifehope training centre. To do some routine maintenance and repair of rented housing. To keep vehicle records and arrange for maintenance and repair of our small fleet of ageing cars and vans, doing minor works yourself. Organising other OM Lifehope team members in practical work and basic maintenance.

    You will be working as part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • Ministry Services Manager, OM Lifehope

    Manage all vital support services. Oversee staff responsible for vehicles, maintenance, training centre, housing, catering, finance, reception and communications.  Member of core leadership team, plus regular teaching. Ensure health and safety at work policies are adhered to. Conduct staff performance appraisals and handle risk management.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Personnel Team Member, OM Lifehope

    Are you excited to see people released to experience mission? To handle enquiries and applications to join OM Lifehope. Liaison with OM offices worldwide. Administration and member care from before people join until after they leave. Represent Lifehope at OM new recruits' conferences.
    You will be part of OM Lifehope's international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Trainer, OM Lifehope

    Training for evangelism is a vital ministry within OM Lifehope. To design and deliver training on a wide variety of missions related topics. Bible teaching, doctrine, evangelism, discipleship, team building and worldviews are amongst the areas covered. Pastoral care and supervision of evangelism teams. Coaching in evangelism and mentoring individuals.

    You will be part of OM Lifehope international community, living and working alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: Anytime
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Training Administrator, OM Lifehope

    Are you excited to see young people trained to be effective in mission? To provide administrative support to our training team. Various administrative tasks, including typing documents, making timetables, planning programmes and maintaining calendars. To prepare training materials for trainees. To arrange schedules for trainers and liase with other staff on various matters relating to trainees.

    You will be working as part of OM Lifehope's international community with the chance to live and work alongside people from at least 15 different nationalities.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • Youth Leader and Trainer, OM Lifehope

    If your passion is sharing the Gospel with teenagers and you already have experience in youth work, OM Lifehope has opportunities for you. Our evangelism teams are involved in leading weekly youth clubs with our partner churches. We need an experienced youth worker to come alongside them to mentor and train them in youth work. Once a year, we also organise "Teens in Missions"(TiM) in the UK. In the planning stages, there are resources and training sessions to prepare for the teenagers. During the mission, there will be orientation and training sessions to be delivered, followed by an outreach programme. All year there are many other opportunities to develop further youth initiatives through our contacts in local secondary schools and community projects.

    Start Date: ASAP
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years