'...our impression of missionaries was that they were usually ‘odd ducks’: folks who were nice enough but a wee bit unusual.'
If this is your impression of missionaries, you're not alone! [...]
'This culture that was so different to my own was confusing and overwhelming at times, but it still got under my skin...and I have never been the same.'
Read about the journey of how Beth [...]
"It is a humbling thing to find yourself wondering ‘if we are not the capable, self-sufficient people we thought we were, who are we?’” Simon and Judy Collins reflect on their experience of [...]
By Megan Sarian- OMF (USA) Content Manager On the day I visit HOPE International School, bright, hand-painted artwork decorates the walls. A teacher greets me wearing a soccer jersey and [...]
by a short termer with Serve Asia in 2018 It is often said “it is more blessed to give than to receive”, and that’s exactly how I felt going on my short term mission trip. Having grown up [...]
The Stones Will Cry Out By John (appointee with OMF NZ) A Reflection on the Museum Ministry of Rev. Hunter Corbett in Chefoo If we could travel back into time and get to Chefoo (Yantai) in [...]
By Averil Bennett GO Teams from NZ to Thailand ran for 15 years from 1995. Well-prepared teams of up to 30 15-18 year-olds submitted their final exam, grabbed their sleeping bags, mat and [...]
By Matt and Cristellle Nicholas Matt and Cristelle recently went on a short-term mission trip, and received confirmation that they should return overseas in a long-term capacity. Here, they share [...]
By Phil Bruce Sometimes I have wondered what was going thought the minds of Jesus’ followers when Jesus sent them out in pairs with nothing but his word, “Go! I am sending you out like lambs [...]
By Simon Johnson Simon and Helen Johnson are in New Zealand on home assignment until the beginning of 2019. In this article, we asked Simon to reflect on the topic of resilience, and to discuss [...]
