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
Dr. Lockhart shared at a Mission Central round-table discussion for mission leaders and pastors, in Oct 2018. Read more
Lent is not a season to wallow in guilt but to examine our motives and aim to return to an undivided love for God. Read more
The difficult situation of Venezuelan Christians is complex: A missionary perspective Read more
With crushing debt, a dying mother and a looming prison sentence, Murad was in desperate need of a miracle. Then, he dreamed of a missionary. Read more
Disturbing facts about the orphanage model are causing many churches to rethink their strategy for orphan ministry. Read more
MoveIn is "a movement of regular Christians who have accepted the invitation to find Christ in the broken places." Read more
Why, in a nation with freedom of religion, is the church not flourishing & making a significant impact on our society? Read more
