How are we prayerfully and purposefully pursuing opportunities in urban spaces to share the gospel? From East Asia’s companies and universities to offices and meetings, there are open doors and people seeking to know Jesus.
As you commute to work and study, lunch in the office kitchen or local café, meet with colleagues from all over the world online—we invite you to consider: what doors has God opened for you to use the skills and experiences He’s given you to share His good news?
May you be encouraged by this edition of Billions on urban and marketplace ministry as you live as salt and light where He’s placed you.
- From oikos to polis: strategic urban marketplace ministry in the 21st century – Paul shares OMF’s initiatives in this space, and a story of what marketplace ministry might look like today.
- Amidst the 9 to 9: seizing the opportune moment in East Asia – With many professionals in East Asia working hours from 9 to 9, Matthew and Miriam* formed workplace small groups at lunch.
- Adventures in trusting God: 25 years with OMF – Christine reflects on the ways she’s seen God work, the hard times—and tips for those considering mission.
- A new generation: training gospel workers at the J.O. Fraser Center – Jim and Linda share highlights from their term: men raised for leadership, women teaching and discipling, and the power and sufficiency of God’s Word.
- ‘Pearl’ and prison: ministry among the marginalized in Taiwan – As they return from their final term, Will and Edna recap God’s work in the red-light districts, prisons and nursing homes of Taiwan.
- Back to Japan: returnee focus ministry among Japanese – Greg and Shireen have seen young Japanese go from not knowing Jesus, to studying the Bible, being baptized— and returning as Christians to Japan.
- Entrusting the gospel: equipping local pastors who then teach others – It’s been a great joy for Phil and Irene to see a new generation of pastors continue to disciple and teach another generation in God’s Word.
- Two sides of a coin: marketplace ministry and the Great Commission – How can we blend evangelism and discipleship into our working lives? Edwin calls us to a posture of worship and courage.
- Building regional connections: returnee focus ministry among southeast Asians – Kian seeks to reach out to southeast Asians, share the gospel, and prepare them to return to serve the Lord.
- Four hats, one head: theological education and missionary training in the Philippines – Peema praises God for a recent fulfilling term in her roles with Asian Theological Seminary (ATS) and OMF Philippines.
- Empowering others: leading communications and digital ministry – Scott shares his mission journey from a short-term trip to East Asia to national communications lead with OMF Australia.
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