What is OMF’s financial policy?

For more than 140 years OMF International ha seen the Lord provide the financial needs of this ministry. This was the firm conviction and the proven watchword of our founder, Hudson Taylor.

Throughout our years as the China Inland Mission and later as Overseas Missionary Fellowship, confidence in the faithful provision of a loving Heavenly Father has undergirded the plans and ministry of thousands of OMF missionaries.

This foundational principle has been applied in different ways throughout our mission's history as leaders have responded to various ministry opportunities, as well as the needs of sending churches, individual donors and prayer partners.

As we enter the 21st century, East Asia remains the world's most unreached continent. Thirteen hundred OMF members serving as either missionaries or professional service associates are ready to demonstrate Christ's love. They share the gospel, disciple new believers and start new churches where none have previously existed. Every month God is opening new doors and calling new members to join in this endeavour.

Financial Provision

How will the Lord provide the financial needs of such a ministry? In the same way that He provided the means for new outreach in 1880, in 1930 and 2007 --- through the sacrificial gifts of His people.

OMF does not solicit funds. No member will appeal for specific financial needs to underwrite his work. Instead the Fellowship takes its needs to the Lord in prayer.

Donor Designated Funds Policy

Spending of funds is confined to programs and projects approved by OMF International - Canada. Each restricted contribution designated towards such an approved program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be for any reason determined by OMF International - Canada, the remaining restricted contributions wll be used where needed most.