Our Distinctives

Extensive prayer base

From the beginning OMF has had a focus on mobilising prayer for ministry. Today OMF has a team of prayer partners that circles the globe. Tens of thousands of people pray earnestly and effectively for East Asia’s peoples, our workers and ministry.

Focus on unreached people groups

East Asia is the world’s most unreached region. OMF has a focus on more than 105 people groups in East Asia, representing 90% of East Asia’s 2 billion people.

Focus on church movements

How will 2 billion people in East Asia be reached, not just exposed to the gospel, but discipled for Christ? Even if we had 5,000 workers, that would leave one worker for 400,000 people! That is why our vision is focused on encouraging biblical, indigenous church movements, not doing all the work ourselves.

Commitment to personal effectiveness

OMF’s most valuable asset is our 1,300 members and their spiritual vitality, gifts, skills and relationships. We are committed to ensuring each member has the resources and opportunities to grow in all of these areas.

Appreciated by national church

We work hard to learn languages and respect the cultures of the people we serve. We enjoy an excellent relationship with national churches and those in areas where we are under taking new ministries. We respect, serve and partner with local churches and Christians where ever we work. Multinational, multicultural & multigenerational team OMF members come from 30 nationalities and span three adult generations. Our common bond is a love for Jesus Christ and a focus on reaching East Asia’s peoples.