Melbourne: Opportunity After Opportunity!

Imogen with her five trainees in Melbourne, Australia

After an incredible time in Rarotonga (If you haven't read about this trip, find it here), 2 weeks later I jumped on a plane to head to Melbourne for more of what God had in store. The way He has brought incredible opportunities for HOPE61 this year, I wait with anticipation to see what happens next!

The OMS Australia team graciously hosted me in exchange that I would take some of their missionaries in training (and one OMS friend) through the one day HOPE61 ENGAGE training. Each of these passionate people have a huge desire to take Jesus to those who are hurting, and provide a safe community for them to heal. This led to amazing discussions with them about how they can put into action what they had learned through the training, into their ministries.

A specific highlight of the training is looking at scripture and identifying what defines a God driven community. (You can see part of our brainstorm in the photo below.) This activity provoked a powerful realisation for my trainees about what is actually looks like to serve. Not only this, but it is up to us to put  all this into action outside the church doors.

My trainees are planning to serve in Japan, Cambodia, and Thailand in the near future. Please be praying for them as they prepare to go!

Many blessings,

Imogen Cook

HOPE61 Trainer

One Mission Society New Zealand.