A General Introduction

The mission of OCMS, founded in 1983 by the International Fellowship of Evangelical Mission Theologians (INFEMIT), is to equip leaders, nurture scholars and enable institutions for ministry particularly in the two-thirds world churches.

The aims of OCMS are to facilitate research in mission and to encourage the recognition of educational excellence of Two-Thirds World theological institutions and development agencies. The objectives of OCMS are as follows: to establish and strengthen the relationship of theologians, professionals and the church within and between different cultures; to foster the development of leadership for mission organizations and training institutions; to encourage the study of and research into the theology and practice of mission; and, to facilitate international and intercultural partnership among Christians in mission.