Description
OM will be partnering with Glasgow churches to reach locals and visitors during the Commonwealth Games.
Ministry details
The main activities will focus on reaching out to people in public spaces. This includes helping at book tables, distributing Christian tracts, and having one-to-one conversations about faith with locals and international visitors. The team will listen, answer questions, and offer prayer when appropriate. The team will work alongside local churches and ministries in Glasgow, supporting their outreach during the Commonwealth Games. There may also be prayer walks and participation in church events. Participants who are good at street drama, music, busking, or storytelling are very welcome to use these creative gifts as additional ways to connect with people and share the message of hope and love in Christ. Team members will receive clear briefing about the spiritual climate of Scotland and will be trained up with some practical skills before and during the outreach. We hope this will help everyone feel prepared to share their faith in a friendly, respectful, and confident way. Please note: some details of this plan may change depending on local circumstances and numbers of volunteers.
Purpose
We want to work alongside local churches to serve the city, show the love of Christ, and have meaningful conversations with both residents and international visitors.
Participant profile
We are looking for participants who love Jesus, know the gospel, and are willing to share their faith. Team members should be friendly, open, and able to communicate in English, as Glasgow is an international city. This outreach involves long hours outdoors, walking or standing for extended periods, and adapting to unpredictable Scottish weather. Participants should be ready for one-to-one conversations and engaging with people from different backgrounds. Those with gifts in evangelism, music, storytelling, art, or creative outreach are welcome to use them if shared in advance. Some may be invited to share their personal testimony, but no one is required to speak publicly. Participants should be respectful, flexible, teachable, and willing to serve as part of a team, supporting local churches and sharing God’s love through presence, conversation, and prayer.
Notes
You may be required to have a police background check for volunteering with children, which may cost an additional £20. Applicants may also need to apply for and cover the cost of a PVG Check ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme in Scotland You will be required to cover the cost of your travel and food within the outreach time. Please let us know if you have any further questions about this.