REACH in Ghana 2024 The application deadline for February 2024 has now passed but God-willing we hope to run this again. The information below gives you an idea of what to expect. Please use the question box at the bottom of this page if you want to be notified when the details for the next one become available. REACH in Ghana exists to inspire, disciple and equip Jesus followers to be able to move into a different cultural context to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached! We empower the spiritual formation of participants, the understanding of God’s mission and becoming equipped to reach the least reached. Dates & Cost Dates 09 February - 17 July 2024 Apply by 12 December 2023 Cost £1,835 (excluding flights, airport transfer, insurance and any necessary vaccinations) Ages 19+ Suitable for Ministry Details REACH in Ghana equips participants through four key dynamics in order to fulfil the purpose:1. Spirituality: Having a deeper intimate relationship with Jesus, to know mysteries in His Kingdom and the purpose for your life2. Relationships: Living in a diverse community will enable you to adjust to cross-cultural situations3. Experience: Giving you all the hands-on concrete skills needed to reach the Least Reached through outreaches etc4. Instructional: Giving you the interactive tools and directions to see you equipped to go to the nations Participant Profile Participants should: • Be a committed Christian with a call to missions and sent by a local church• Be able to read and write in English. French is an asset• Be willing to adjust to different conditions and work as a team• Fulfil and abide by OM Ghana policies Accommodation Single participants will stay in shared living accommodation and married couples will stay in a self-contained bedroom. Food Participants will cater for themselves as a team, eating together and rotating the food preparation/cleaning etc. Travel You will need to fly to Kotoka Airport (Accra) and either take a domestic flight (1hr15mins) to Tamale or you can travel by road to Tamale (11 hours’ drive). In either case, once picked up from the airport or the bus station you will be collected and taken to the base in Tamale. The pick up cost is $50 per person. Please do not book flights unless you have received an official acceptance email from the Short Term Outreach team. Health You should be in good health both mentally and physically. Please notify us of any dietary requirements and/or any medical history. You will also be expected to present a yellow fever certificate on arrival in and departure from Ghana. Visa British citizens require a volunteer Visa before arrival. Notes Individuals applying must be 19 or over. Price excludes flights, insurance, visa & any possible vaccinations and is subject to change according to the exchange rate. You are advised to take extra money for snacks, airtime and data. There is an additional charge of 100 dollars for airport pick up and return. We highly recommend you join OM in the UK’s Getting into Gear weekend (GiG) which you can attend either 26-28 April 2024 or a weekend in October (dates tbc). This is a weekend of training and orientation which will be conducted in Shropshire and will cost an additional £75. As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £15. There is an opportunity for additional Cross Cultural Training once you have completed REACH in Ghana. The purpose of this further 3 month option is to prepare and empower you practically to specialise in your individual ministry focus for an unreached area. Please contact us for more details. Taking the Next Step I'm ready to apply I've got a question Return To All Outreaches Manage Cookie Preferences