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
Hear what Partners International have been doing in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
I came back to the mission field where I serve now because I was so touched when I came here on a short-term outreach. Read more
Missionary care extends beyond the individual and should take into consideration who the missionary is connected to and factor in the journey of life. Read more
Activist, Ashley Judd recounts her 55-hour ordeal as she was medevacked to safety by MAF after sustaining severe leg injury during a wildlife trip Read more
Don't know how to engage in Christ's mission? Here are some resources to get started Read more
"The largest faith communities were not homogeneously Caucasian, but were Chinese, Korean or Filipino congregations." Read more
Dr. Lockhart shared at a Mission Central round-table discussion for mission leaders and pastors, in Oct 2018. Read more
Where shall we buy bread for the people who are hungry for the gospel? Why we go to communities where Christ is least known Read more