Description
A structured outreach initiative serving children and families in one of Kristiansand’s most multicultural neighborhoods through summer camp ministry,
Ministry details
Each summer, OM Norway hosts Love Slettheia Summer Camp, a free outreach for local children and families in the Slettheia community of Kristiansand. Slettheia is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a significant immigrant population, located just a few kilometers from the OM Norway office. Several years ago, a vision emerged to intentionally build relationships with predominantly Muslim families in the area by creating a welcoming and joy-filled summer camp experience for local children. Since then, the ministry has grown beyond a single week of outreach. Through relationships formed during camp, a small group of families has begun gathering regularly in the field leader’s home to study God’s Word together. The outreach runs from Saturday to Sunday (11–19 July 2026), with the children’s camp taking place Monday to Friday. The opening weekend is dedicated to team arrival, orientation, prayer, and preparation. This allows participants time to settle in, build community, and prepare together before camp begins. From Monday to Friday, the team meets the children at the local school for camp activities held primarily during the morning and early afternoon. More than one hundred children typically participate in small-group activities such as sports, baking, music, woodwork, dance, games, and creative workshops. The children hear the gospel through dramatized Bible stories, share snacks together, and are prayed for by the team.
Purpose
Building meaningful relationships with families in the multicultural Slettheia community through practical service, children’s ministry, and long-term gospel-centered outreach.
Participant profile
This opportunity is for people who love God and want to share His love with children and families. We’re looking for those who enjoy working creatively and practically with kids and who want to serve as part of a multicultural team. Bring the gifts and passions you already have, whether that’s dance, football, music, driving, cooking, administration, or something else and use them to bless both the children and the team. Participants should be flexible, servant-hearted, relational, and willing to engage fully in shared community life. A heart for cross-cultural outreach and a readiness to contribute positively to ministry and team life are especially valued.
Notes
To gain insight into camp life and team community, please view our promotional video featuring footage from previous years. The video offers a glimpse into both the ministry itself and the shared life that makes Love Slettheia such a meaningful outreach experience.