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Bringing the Good News to Vietnam's Peoples

Vietnam stretches over 1,000 km of mountains and coastline, and is home to more than 54 distinct peoples. Yet for over 40 of those groups, the good news of Jesus remains

Church Planting in Vietnam

Hear from PT, a church planter in Vietnam, as he shares his vision for church planting. PT reflects on Paul's own journey of learning and listening, before he shares the

Vietnamese People in Japan

As Japan's population ages and its workforce shrinks, many Vietnamese people are looking overseas for better-paid work – and the two needs have intersected significantly

Vietnamese People in the UK

Today there are more than 50,000 Vietnamese people living in the UK. Where do they live, and what opportunities does this provide to reach them with the gospel? In Anne-M

As He Sees Them

What do you think of, when you think about Vietnam? In Martin P’s article, he describes what he sees. Vietnam ranges from mountain peaks to soaring skyscrapers – and the

Fatherhood in Cross-Cultural Mission

Serving overseas reshapes family life in unexpected ways. Working with OMF in Japan since 2017, John Timothy shares his experience of fatherhood in cross-cultural ministr

Challenges of being a single missionary- part 2

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Richard, a worker serving in East Asia who has just finished four years serving with OMF.  Richard wrestled with many questio

Challenges of being a single missionary- part 1

Meet Adam. Based in rural Hirosaki, Japan, he fulfills many roles alongside language learning. Listen to find out more about what he does, and the challenges he faces bei

The Ongoing Need for Church and Mission

In 1885, the China Inland Mission recruited seven remarkable upper-class young men in Cambridge who left behind prospects of international cricket, army service, the enjo

Short-Term Trips Aren't a Waste

Can I really make a difference if I don’t go long‑term? Ben, a senior waste management consultant based in the UK, wrestled with this question. For nearly 10 years, Ben

Re-Tyring and Returning

Little Nam watched longingly as foreign missionaries passed her family shop in Tak province, on their way to share the gospel with hill tribespeople. She wished they woul

Mission Initiatives in Manchester

Our OMF UK office moved to Manchester this autumn. Listen to find out some of the mission initiatives in the city.

God on the Move through People on the Move

Many people are on the move from one place to another and one country to another. What is God doing through this movement? He is increasing opportunities for the good new

How can I make my Church more Intercultural?

Want to help your church to grow as an intercultural community? Here are 12 ideas from the OMF (UK) Intercultural Ministries team to get you started.

Deeper Diversity

When people hear that I am developing OMF UK and Ireland’s intercultural ministries, I am often asked: how is this relevant to our vision, mission and values? Isn’t it ju

The Power of Welcome

Over 150,000 Hong Kongers have moved to the UK since January 2021. For many, a warm welcome from a local church has opened the door to friendship and faith. Yan and Mina

A Summer of Discovery

Although Joey and YuRa grew up in the USA, where their parents became Christians, their families’ roots are in China and Korea respectively. As they explain, OMF’s Beyond

Ministry in Maidenhead

For many who move to the UK, there is much to learn and a new culture to get used to. For Geoff, he wondered how he could continue to Serve God here. After being welcomed

Join us, Opportunities to Serve with OMF Intercultural Ministries

Are you interested in seeing the UK Church become increasingly intercultural, and have a heart for people of every nation to come to know the Lord as their Saviour? Check

Fresh Perspectives

Earlier this year on the Serve Asia Podcast we explored intercultural church across a four-part series, bringing together a range of voices from around the UK and Ireland