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.
When we think of missions, church planting may be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet it is often not thought of as ministry to women. Read more
Our goals, the accumulation of power, and things that we spend so much time on may have less importance than we may be willing to admit. Read more
Disturbing facts about the orphanage model are causing many churches to rethink their strategy for orphan ministry. Read more
There are two things that must happen before you can hear and obey Jesus well Read more
If God doesn’t control all my life, does he have any of my life? Read more
Jesus would have said this often as it is at the very heart of the Israelite identity and prayer life. Read more
The difficult situation of Venezuelan Christians is complex: A missionary perspective Read more
My conviction is that God is raising up a new generation of Daniels. God is mobilizing the church for a new wave of mission. Read more
"I pray and hope that people I disciple will grow in intimacy with God in a way that they might be a better model of Jesus" Read more