How many Danish OMers are there?
OM Denmark has right now 19 people sent out. They work on the ships, at LUKE and in the Middle East. The OM office has three volunteers working part-time with finance and the website, and I am the only full time employee doing everything else. I am also involved in the Next ship project, the preparation for the ship that will replace Logos II. Since the end of the 60’s, around 500 Danes have been sent out with OM. Before 1990 they were sent out by the Swedish OM office. Why is it so difficult to get finances for OMs work in Denmark, such a rich country? One reason is the high support that is needed, says Bitten. The standard of living and the taxes are high. Also, the thought of personal support is not so known in Denmark. The tradition is that churches give money to mission societies, that employ missionaries and give them a salary. Its hard for many to accept that you both put in your time and effort, and then also have to raise support. What can I do to help OM Denmark? PRAYER is re
