About Rick & Karin
Karin was a Chicago born, suburban raised girl who met Jesus at the age of 43. Soon after, through methods only God Himself could design, she met Rick, a rural, pure bred Canadian from Manitoba, who had recently chosen to deepen his faith walk. Joyfully leaving urban life behind her, Karin quickly adapted to country life as a newly married woman and together they chose a walk of obedience to whatever God would ask of them.
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Rick has a love of animals, organic gardening, agriculture training and desire to serve others. Karin has had a lifelong passion for writing. Both have a God given hearts of compassion that seek justice and mercy for all.
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They are driven by the words in Micah 6:8:
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God?
About OM
Our Purpose
We want to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached.
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Core Values
Knowing and glorifying God: Our outward engagement with people flows from our inner life with God, who is our priority. Doing must flow out of being.
Living in submission to God's Word: The Bible is our default reference in making decisions, resolving conflicts and determining the conduct our life and ministry together.
Being people of grace and integrity: As we receive life-giving grace from God, we give in kind and measure to others. Growing in Christ-likeness, we treasure wholeness in thought, speech, conscience and conduct.
Serving sacrificially: Living in the shadow of Christ's obedient sacrifice, we find freedom in suffering, dishonour, financial struggle and personal discomfort.
Loving and valuing people: Our love for God is revealed in our love for all humanity, both in the care of co-workers and believers, and in the respect and love shown to those who differ from and even oppose us.
Reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ: In a world so divided, unjust and void of peace, our greatest testimony is working together as equals from a variety of theological and ethnic backgrounds.
Evangelising the world: We make no apology for our obedience to Christ's command; rather, we seize every opportunity to demonstrate and declare the Gospel in respectful, culturally appropriate ways.
Global intercession: Personal and corporate prayer honours God, changes us and transforms the world. Therefore prayer is the foundational work that precedes and permeates all other work.
Esteeming the Church: Since, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God will be made known, we honour and build up Christ's body at all levels and at every opportunity.