north Africa
GHMI in north Africa
Global Operation Philip Initiative
Global Operation Philip Iniative (GOPI) is the African arm of Global Harvest Ministries International (GHMI). It is a registered Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in Uganda. All of GHMI’s operations in Africa are conducted through GOPI.
evangelism has always been #1
It all began when Mark was asked to lead the North African / Middle East Prayer Group in Bible College. You can’t pray for a region of the world for three years and not become part of the solution. Mark’s heart burned to take the gospel to the 10/40 window.
Operation Philip in South Sudan
In 2008, the Operation Philip team drove into Wau, Sudan where there were only 3 believers. During that time 47,000 people received Christ as Mark preached at the foot of a mosque. Today, there are over 40 Christian Churches, many were birthed through this operation.
In 2009, Operation Philip went to Awiel, Sudan to hold a Mass Crusade. During the day they evangelized in the neighbouring town of Aquim helping a Pastor with a church of 80 people. In May 2010, while conducting Operation Philip in Sudan, Mark visited this Pastor in Aquim, only to find that the same church has grown to 3,000 people. The Pastor attributes the growth directly to Operation Philip.
Operation rescue, empowering women
Women living in poverty are provided seed money and guidance as they learn trades and sell their creations in a safe and profitable environment. This ministry directly impacts the local sex trade, helping prostitutes find an alternative source of income, all while being shown the love of Christ and welcomed into this tight-knit support group of women.
Global Guest House in Arua, Uganda.
With the only airport in Northern Uganda, Arua also lies in close proximity to the Congolese and South Sudanese borders as well as multiple refugee camps. A strategic location for hosting and launching missions trips, Global Guest House is fully staffed and available for missionaries and others passing through on God’s errand. To inquire on availability click the button below.
Vanin Medical Centre.
Located in Kajumiro, this is a dual functioning community centre and medical centre in a remote rural area of Uganda.
The clinic is named in honour of the sacrifice and commitment of missionaries Ron and Lynn Vanin, who pioneered this project.
Plans are being made to complete the building and acquire medical supplies and equipment as provision becomes available. We are believing to have this centre up and running this year.
GHMI legacy
current operations in North Africa
Operation Philip
Operation Philip is the lifeblood of GHMI, based upon Philip’s example in Acts 8:5-8.
On rough roads wherever the gospel has not been preached, Mark and a team of Pastors, leaders and skilled technicians, move in with their vehicles, set up stages, generators and sound equipment to conduct evangelistic meetings—preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Tens of thousands have accepted Jesus as Saviour. Thousands have been healed. Cities and nations have been changed as a result of this powerful outreach.
Operation ANdrew
Operation Andrew is based on John 1:41-42. Andrew’s first act upon meeting the messiah was to find his brother and lead him to Jesus.
Operation Andrew is an international initiative to help individuals with their personal witness and leading people to Jesus. Operation Andrew takes the gospel message outside of the local church into the streets, beaches, and cities with great results.
Operation Andrew has also taken on the format of one church or a group of churches assisting another church with their public relations, visibility and visionary goals.
Together, the body of Christ is thriving!
Operation Barnabas
Operation Barnabas Perpetual Bible School was birthed in Uganda out of a need to equip the called.
Traditional seminaries are out of reach for many converts, resulting in disconnected ministers, unskilled in the Word.
Students of Operation Barnabas are able to remain in their pulpits while receiving instruction. Pastors are taught through notes, audio teachings on memory sticks and radios with USB capabilities. Audio lessons are provided in part by Jerry Savelle Ministries Canada.
Operation Barnabas traverses denominational and regional divides to further its goal of reaching the lost!
Operation Rescue
Impoverished women and families are provided with a safe and profitable environment for them to create an income.
Operation Rescue takes the gospel to oppressed peoples. At the same time it seeks to give dignified work to marginalized populations including women involved in the sex trade and families in modern slavery. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty and oppression for future generations while tangibly improving the lives of those under the yoke of slavery.
Women are empowered as they learn trades and sell their creations rather than their bodies. Factory slaves are given provisions and child slaves are educated. The marginalized must be saved!
Operation Esther Child
A ministry to children, Operation Esther Child has evolved over the years to accommodate the changing needs of children in the third world. From impoverished children in the Philippines to factory slaves in Pakistan to juvenile delinquents in Uganda, Op. Esther Child brings the hope of Christ to all children regardless of background or circumstances.
Arua Pentecostal Churches
Arua Pentecostal Church is under the Apostolic direction of Mark Davy. Mark’s vision is to build a strong international church in this crossroads city where Islam and Catholicism have dominated.
Situated in a strategic area where countries, cultures, and religions intersect, APC has withstood a great many storms and remained strong against tremendous spiritual assaults. It is a bulwark of faith and a witness to God’s goodness far and wide.
Through COVID-19, APC has continued to welcome worshippers at the Global Guest House location, fostering community and offering provision to those most vulnerable in this remote area of Uganda.
Mark Davy provides apostolic leadership to over 60 churches in 5 African Countries through the Arua Pentecostal Churches.
Global Guest House
GHMI ministry compound operates as a Christian Guest House when it is not being used to launch evangelism teams.
It is open to accommodate church and ministry teams as well as missionaries who travel through Arua to South Sudan and Eastern Congo.
The Guest House is fully staffed and a moderate fee is charged for accommodations. Breakfast may be arranged upon request.
Vanin Medical Centre
This beautiful Medical Centre in Kajumiro, Uganda was transferred to Global Harvest Ministries in December 2016.
In clinic was named in honour of the sacrifice and commitment of missionaries Ron and Lynn Vanin who pioneered this project.
Plans are being made to complete the building and acquire medical supplies and equipment as provision becomes available. We are believing to have this centre up and running this year.
