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
For Eric, the 1924 Olympics was just a brief diversion on his way to serve as a missionary in China....Read more
A creative and in-depth take on what the good news looks like in China and the Spiritual Void with paintings from Tong Zi YunRead more
Surrender, no matter what!Read more
Hylton's journey on finding God in France and her missional callingRead more
Brigada provides web- and email-based resources, mission trends, motivation, strategy tips, and moreRead more
Sabbath is a gift that helps us set boundaries on our busyness and adds rhythm to our weeks.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
Central to accomplishing our purpose is the challenge of a deep-seated Western ethnocentrism in theology and mission...Read more