Mark Leighton

After having their hearts touched at a missions conference, Mark Leighton and his wife, Becky, joined OMF in 1985 and moved their family of three boys to Thailand. From 1985-1995 they worked in Central Thailand, helping to establish two churches. From 1995-2007 Mark and Becky served as regional directors in Central Thailand. In 2007 they were appointed field directors of OMF Thailand, serving in that role until they retired at the start of 2017.

Written by Mark Leighton

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