OPC Foreign Missions

"Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields,
that they are white for harvest." John 4:35b

Orthodox Presbyterian Missionaries serve on foreign mission fields throughout the world. The purpose of their work is to establish indigenous Presbyterian and reformed churches that are self-governing, self-sustaining and self-propagating. Some of the fields are as follows.

Asia___________________________________________________________
In the land where the first Orthodox Presbyterian missionaries labored more than sixty-five years ago, OPC missionaries labor to strengthen the indigenous church in the whole counsel of God’s Word, especially through the training of interns for the gospel ministry. Between 500 and 1,000 were baptized in each of the past several years in the local congregation where the missionaries labor. Please join with us in thanking our Lord for the manifest opportunities He has given to us to advance the cause of Christ, particularly with respect to the preparation of qualified men for the gospel ministry, and pray that He might raise up a second missionary minister for this work.

Eritrea

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OPC missionaries arrived on the field in the summer of 2002, after a five-year hiatus in government permission for OP ministers to reside in this war-torn land. In December 2002, the first man was ordained to the gospel ministry. A provisional presbytery has been established for two congregations. In January 2003, a theological college opened its doors with twenty-four students. Please pray that the government’s process of registering Protestant churches, initiated in mid-2002, may soon be completed, and that both the churches and our missionaries might be able to carry on their work unimpeded.

Ethiopia

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In the spring of 1998, the first congregation of the Ethiopian Reformed Presbyterian Church (ERPC) was established in Addis Ababa. In the spring of 2000, a second congregation was established in athe southern province of Sidamo. In June 2000, the first two ministers in the ERPC were ordained. In the fall of 2001, two more congregations were established in southern villages. Please pray for the officers who carry on the work of each congregation, for the numerous opportunities to advance the cause of Christ in the countryside, and for perseverance that the church might stand faithfully in the face of persecution.

Haiti

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Efforts are underway for the establishment of OPC missionary labors in the country of

Haiti

. Several exploratory visits have yielded a sincere and genuine interest in having OPC ministers labor alongside the Haitian nationals.

Japan

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The OPC labors in the Tohoku Presbytery of the Reformed Church in Japan (RCJ) to plant congregations in Sendai, Shiroishi, Fukushima, and Yamagata. The OPC also maintains a cooperative relationship with the faculty of the RCJ’s Kobe Reformed Theological Seminary in preparing men for the ministry of the Word. Missionary associates willing to commit two years of their lives to help the OPC Japan Mission with outreach are urgently needed.

Korea

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Korean Presbyterian missionaries receive training for their anticipated work at the Missionary Training Institute in Seoul under the direction of OPC adjunct missionary oversight. Short-term volunteers—especially conversational English teachers—are needed year-round.

Québec________________________________________________________
The early history of Québec reveals a strong Huguenot (Reformed) influence in the colony, then known as New France, up to the time of the imposition of the anti-Protestant bans in the seventeenth century. In 1988 a new Reformed church in Québec was organized with half a dozen congregations. OPC missionary presence is in Québec City.

Suriname

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Since 1990, OPC missionaries have been serving in

Suriname

. A church was established in capital city of Paramaribo, and since 1997, services have been conducted in the nearby Indian village of Klein Powakka. In August 2003, a new OPC missionary family arrived on the field to take up work in Suriname. A second missionary evangelist is urgently needed for this field.

Uganda

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For many years OPC missionaries have been laboring alongside the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Uganda (OPCU). Since 1995, missionaries have been laboring in the region around Mbale, concentrating on evangelistic outreach, church planting, and leadership training. In 1996 a theological college was opened in Mbale. OPC medical ministry is provided among the South Karamoja region in eastern

Uganda

. A mission station was constructed. Please join with us in beseeching our Lord to raise up more laborers for the fields that are so ripe for harvest.


"Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest." John 4:35b



<Click Here for Short Term Missions Opportunities> Orthodox Presbyterian Missionaries serve on foreign mission fields throughout the world. The purpose of their work is to establish indigenous Presbyterian and reformed churches that are self-governing, self-sustaining and self-propagating. Some of the fields are as follows.
Asia___________________________________________________________ In the land where the first Orthodox Presbyterian missionaries labored more than sixty-five years ago, OPC missionaries labor to strengthen the indigenous church in the whole counsel of God’s Word, especially through the training of interns for the gospel ministry. Between 500 and 1,000 were baptized in each of the past several years in the local congregation where the missionaries labor. Please join with us in thanking our Lord for the manifest opportunities He has given to us to advance the cause of Christ, particularly with respect to the preparation of qualified men for the gospel ministry, and pray that He might raise up a second missionary minister for this work. Eritrea________________________________________________________ OPC missionaries arrived on the field in the summer of 2002, after a five-year hiatus in government permission for OP ministers to reside in this war-torn land. In December 2002, the first man was ordained to the gospel ministry. A provisional presbytery has been established for two congregations. In January 2003, a theological college opened its doors with twenty-four students. Please pray that the government’s process of registering Protestant churches, initiated in mid-2002, may soon be completed, and that both the churches and our missionaries might be able to carry on their work unimpeded. Ethiopia_______________________________________________________ In the spring of 1998, the first congregation of the Ethiopian Reformed Presbyterian Church (ERPC) was established in Addis Ababa. In the spring of 2000, a second congregation was established in athe southern province of Sidamo. In June 2000, the first two ministers in the ERPC were ordained. In the fall of 2001, two more congregations were established in southern villages. Please pray for the officers who carry on the work of each congregation, for the numerous opportunities to advance the cause of Christ in the countryside, and for perseverance that the church might stand faithfully in the face of persecution. Haiti__________________________________________________________ Efforts are underway for the establishment of OPC missionary labors in the country of Haiti. Several exploratory visits have yielded a sincere and genuine interest in having OPC ministers labor alongside the Haitian nationals. Japan_________________________________________________________ The OPC labors in the Tohoku Presbytery of the Reformed Church in Japan (RCJ) to plant congregations in Sendai, Shiroishi, Fukushima, and Yamagata. The OPC also maintains a cooperative relationship with the faculty of the RCJ’s Kobe Reformed Theological Seminary in preparing men for the ministry of the Word. Missionary associates willing to commit two years of their lives to help the OPC Japan Mission with outreach are urgently needed. Korea_________________________________________________________ Korean Presbyterian missionaries receive training for their anticipated work at the Missionary Training Institute in Seoul under the direction of OPC adjunct missionary oversight. Short-term volunteers—especially conversational English teachers—are needed year-round. Québec________________________________________________________ The early history of Québec reveals a strong Huguenot (Reformed) influence in the colony, then known as New France, up to the time of the imposition of the anti-Protestant bans in the seventeenth century. In 1988 a new Reformed church in Québec was organized with half a dozen congregations. OPC missionary presence is in Québec City. Suriname______________________________________________________ Since 1990, OPC missionaries have been serving in Suriname. A church was established in capital city of Paramaribo, and since 1997, services have been conducted in the nearby Indian village of Klein Powakka. In August 2003, a new OPC missionary family arrived on the field to take up work in Suriname. A second missionary evangelist is urgently needed for this field. Uganda________________________________________________________ For many years OPC missionaries have been laboring alongside the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Uganda (OPCU). Since 1995, missionaries have been laboring in the region around Mbale, concentrating on evangelistic outreach, church planting, and leadership training. In 1996 a theological college was opened in Mbale. OPC medical ministry is provided among the South Karamoja region in eastern Uganda. A mission station was constructed. Please join with us in beseeching our Lord to raise up more laborers for the fields that are so ripe for harvest.
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