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
With recent events on Manus Island in Australia in mind, Jarrod McKenna, explores how the Gospel compels us to action. Read more
How old is too old to be a missionary? Is there really an ideal missionary age? 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
Sometimes we have selective hearing. Consider the tension between hearing and doing, and hearing and waiting—the issue of timing. Read more
Have you counted the cost of being a disciple? Go to Jesus, lay out your concerns before him, and ask for his perspective on your struggle. Read more
The people of God are invited to participate in God’s mission. This is a big task, nothing short of the redemption and restoration of the cosmos. Read more
For when you look like a local but don't FEEL like a local Read more
MoveIn is "a movement of regular Christians who have accepted the invitation to find Christ in the broken places." Read more