OMF is serving the church, sharing the gospel. OMF partners with 2,500+ workers from over 40 nations to serve more than 100 East Asian people groups.
From Hudson Taylor and the C.I.M to our current ministry as OMF, see how God has been at work globally to bring East Asia’s people into his kingdom.
Sending is a team activity. We partner with churches, local organisations and other mission agencies to place people to serve.
We support the growth of the East Asian church, serve its communities and take the good news of Jesus to people that have not heard it.
OMF continues to develop awareness, support & training to better care for missionary families. Find out more about our commitment to Child Protection.
East Asian people are as diverse as the region's landscape. Each country is unique while possessing resilience and beauty. Learn more about East Asia now.
We'll journey in mission with you as you discover some of the ways you can be part of God's global mission to reach all nations with the gospel.
Your prayers for the world make a real difference. Prayer has and continues to be at the heart of our efforts to share the good news of Jesus.
Join OMF's upcoming events designed to educate, inspire, and help believers around the world find their place in missions.
Serve Asia is OMF’s short-term missions programme for those who want to serve East Asia’s peoples for up to 12 months.
Your prayers, financial support and friendship can provide essential help needed for OMF workers to flourish in cross-cultural work.
With millions of people in or from East Asia having no opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus, there are many opportunities for Christians to live and serve
Explore OMF’s library of mission resources designed to inform and inspire those seeking to learn about God’s call to missions.
News & Stories / International / May 13, 2022
Japanese women seeking a better way of life
I met Naoko at a discussion group promoting organic farming and natural living organised by a vegan cafe. She was disillusioned with work and the typical Japanese way of life and sought something more in tune with nature. We ended up meeting to read...
News & Stories / International / May 09, 2022
Eating, English, Exercise: God's tools to connect me with Japanese ladies
When God guided me to Japan, the two main “ingredients” he used to convince me were: • Japan had less than 1% Christians—so there really was a need for missionaries, and • I’d have many opportunities to minister to women, which fitted my gifting. So...
News & Stories / International / May 02, 2022
Creating safe places for Japanese women to talk about taboo subjects
In English and Bible classes with Japanese women, I like to ask what they think about controversial topics. They say, “Nobody wants to rock the boat, so we don’t go there, but we should.” Japanese women are guarded; they’ve been taught to maintain a...
