From its earliest days, OMF has always believed in the long haul. We're making disciples and planting churches - not making records or pursuing statistics.
Who are we looking for?
We look for members who will learn the language and get stuck in to the culture of the peoples of Asia. Who will become like them so as to live out the truth of the gospel in a way they can grasp. To first understand; then seek to be understood. To know how to interpret and apply Biblical truth so that churches are built on fundamental truths, not on Western cultural hang-ups.
People who will keep going when the going gets tough - persevering because God has called them and not depending on 'results' for their sense of God's leading. Building churches that will stand on their own with their own leadership. And be self-propagating.
This is our goal. It takes time, people, commitment, and resources. But we believe it is necessary.
Will you join us?
Some countries are open to evangelism and church planting. So we serve the Church there, reach the unreached, and attempt to start churches where none exist.
OMFers...
- plant churches
- preach, teach, encourage and train workers, teachers, leaders
- publish books and produce literature
- translate Scripture and broadcast the good news
- teach in Bible schools, theological colleges and universities
- work with students
- run hostels for the homeless and unemployed
- help with medical work and reading programmes
- minister to prostitutes, alcoholics and drug addicts
- look after orphans, street children, AIDS patients, leprosy sufferers
- teach missionary children
- act as dorm parents and look after mission guest houses
- provide essential support for missionaries
- use professional skills in secular employment