OM's work in this area started in the late 1970's after a visit from OM's first ship, MV Logos.
OM teams in this region reach out to people from other countries in the larger cities, which provides excellent training and experience for those wishing to work long-term among people of other faiths. Strategies include encouraging local churches to catch the vision of the world mission, training local believers to serve in other OM fields, and catalyzing donors to support OM's ministries around the world.