Why long term?

It takes a long time to:

  • Learn the "heart language" and culture
  • Build relationships
  • Invest in lasting discipleship and leadership
  • See a church established

There are 3 main areas of long term service:

1. Church Related Ministries - Heart & Soul

Church planting, evangelism, Bible translation and leadership training lie at the heart of mission. That is why we need people to put their heart and soul into reaching East Asia.

The task is vast. There are so many people who have never heard of Jesus. Without God and without hope, they face an eternity without Christ. Unless someone reaches them first.

Opportunities to serve:
  • Preaching, teaching and establishing churches
  • Working with students
  • Teaching in Bible schools and universities
  • Translating scripture
  • Publishing books and producing literature
  • Broadcasting the Good News on radio
  • Helping the homeless, sick and unemployed
  • Micro-enterprise projects
In places like:
  • Cambodia
  • Hong Kong
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Macau
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand

2. Professional Services - Professionals with a Purpose

Can Christians with professional skills get involved in mission work? Imagine what would happen in East Asia if they didn't.

Around 80% of the population live in countries which do not welcome Bible teachers or evangelists. These nations are hungry for knowledge and modern technology. Qualified Christian professionals from abroad are welcome - as they work hard and show love to colleagues, their attitudes and lifestyle demonstrates the basis of their faith.

Opportunities to serve:
  • English teachers
  • Business people
  • Computer experts
  • Development and relief workers
  • Engineers
  • Healthcare workers and medics
  • Researchers and scientists
  • And many others...
In places like:
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • North Korea
  • Vietnam

3. Support Ministries

Frontline support is the backbone of missions. OMF is committed to serving the church and bringing the Gospel to East Asia. But we can't do it without frontline support.

You may not be a preacher or church planter, but that doesn't mean you can't play your part in the urgent evangelisation of East Asia's billions. Imagine what would happen if our workers' children went uneducated, if there was no one to help fix computers, if there was no where to stay, emails unsent, and no one to go to if you were unwell?

Opportunities to serve:
  • Teachers
  • Dorm parents
  • Guest house staff
  • Administrators and IT personnel
  • Medical Advisors
  • Business Managers
In places like:
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Laos
  • Myanmar
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

How do you care for members?

  • Pre-field:
    • Orientation
    • Help with raising a strong team of partners for moral, prayer, financial and practical support
  • On-field:
    • Orientation
    • Language help
    • Regular medical checks
    • Prayer support
    • Member Development program
    • Ministry review
  • On Home Assignment
    • Pre-home assignment training
    • Help with resettling
    • Schooling
    • Links with MK/TCK networks

How do you educate children?

  • There are homeside and field TCK advisors to help with schooling options, resources and practical arrangements
  • International staff also give home school support, address issues and provide counsel to families in ministry

Do I have to raise support?

  • Yes - our work is done in dependence upon our God and in prayer and financial partnership with His people
  • For over 140 years, we have seen God provide, during wars, recessions and abundant times - He is able!