People who are neglected and rejected by society often need practical and emotional support that specialized ministries can offer. Such people groups include:

• the homeless
• alcoholics
• drug addicts
• gang members
• prostitutes
• prisoners
• AIDS patients
• and others

Very few of these people have an opportunity to hear the gospel of the love of God. OMF’s goal in these ministries is to act as a catalyst. We hope to inspire Taiwanese Christians and churches to proactively reach out to urban marginalized people.

The Spring

In 1991, OMF established "The Spring", a worship and witness center in the Wanhua area of Taipei--an area known for its gang activity, prostitution and poverty.

Now “The Spring” has weekly worship services and other activities specifically geared toward homeless men—many of whom have become Christians. They also try to improve the lives of the people they reach by giving away free lunches and clothes, and offering hot showers and job counseling. Recently, OMFers turned “The Spring” over to Taiwanese leadership. OMF missionaries are still actively involved in this work.

Pearl Family Garden

In 2006 OMF started a ministry among prostitutes in Wanhua: talking to women on the streets, showing the Jesus film in brothels, offering beauty nights, free meals, renting an apartment where people can come for prayer, counsel and company, and low-key evangelistic meetings in a local noodle store. These are some of the methods we have used to share the love of Jesus. We have seen a number of women respond to the gospel and start to grow a believers. Many of these women are also trapped by debts and addictions and we are looking at practical ways to assist these women escape from their current lifestyle. We praying for the help of new missionaries in this endeavor.

Juvenile Delinquents

The growing problem of family breakdown in Taiwan has left many youth increasingly troubled and desperate. As a result, many teenagers--particularly young men--become steeped in gangs, drugs, alcohol, sex and violent crime.

OMF has begun to tackle these problems by ministering to boys in a juvenile reformatory. The boys there have shown themselves to be responsive to the gospel. Now, many of them eagerly attend a regular “church service” that is held there.

OMF missionaries also help to provide counsel and support to boys after their release.

AIDS Ministry

AIDS is rarely talked about in Taiwanese society. As a result, many AIDS victims—especially women who are victims of sexual abuse or infidelity—keep their disease a secret.

In 2000, OMF helped establish a hospice for AIDS patients, called “Garden of Mercy.” OMF has also worked to increase awareness about contraception and AIDS prevention.

OMF missionaries are involved in hospital and prison visitation, care and evangelism to AIDS sufferers and the care of babies born to HIV+ mothers.