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
A look at how mission has changed (or hasn't) since the 1960s. What is needed for mission to thrive today? Read more
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
The engine of the church is discipleship is growing in obedience Read more
Giving generously is an important part of our discipleship. Read more
Our theme for the months ahead is Unity—an essential part of mission. Read more
Redefining mission, intimacy and doing God's will is the pillar to our identity and as people of mission. Read more
Grief over the 215 Children found buried at the Kamloops Indian Residential School Read more
New monasticism, "an old idea in a new form," is intentional discipleship that resists fragmentation and consumerism. Read more