The concept of reconciliation is not a 21st century idea. It started as a revolutionary concept started by Jesus Christ Himself - who is the Head of reconciliation. It's all about Him. He died to make it possible for the broken creation to be reconciled to Him and the Father (Colossians 1:19-22); (Ephesians 2:14-18) - (already reconciled).
Therefore, ORM is a ministry that seeks to be used as an instrument to help fulfill the will of God "That they may be one as We are one" (John 17:21). ORM has an international office that includes 23-chapters in 5-countries: U.S.A., Ireland, England, South Africa and Canada.
As Christians, we have been given the ministry and gospel of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:16-21). We feel a burden and a special call to help fulfill this ministry. We feel a need to help Stand in the Gap with others who feel this burden and special calling (Ezekiel 22:30). This ministry, as most ministries, began in response to a need. We answered a request for personal assistance in resolving conflict within churches.
ORM officially began in January 1996. As expressed by the address of our website: "atimetoreconcile.org" we believe the time to reconcile is NOW!
As we look at the world, we are heart-broken over the divisions and walls that we see. And far too often, those walls exist within the church. We see the need for repentance now, "For the kingdom of God is at hand" (Matthew 3:1-2). Therefore, there are four-Faith Goals and seven-Key Result Areas that we are focusing on to become more effective in this ministry.
Mending Broken Relationships
by John Paul Eddy with Curtis May and Neil Earle
ORM Director, Curtis May and his wife, Jannice, reside in Southern CA.