A movement where Christ is named
OMF International
Prayer & missions · Founded 1865 · by Hudson Taylor · Singapore
OMF International is a Christian missions organization that grew out of the China Inland Mission, founded in 1865 by Hudson Taylor to bring the gospel to inland China. As its work spread across the region, it was renamed over time and became OMF International. It focuses on sharing the good news of Jesus Christ among the peoples of East Asia, planting churches, and mobilizing Christians worldwide to serve in these lands.
What they do
OMF International sends and supports missionaries who share the gospel of Jesus Christ among the peoples of East Asia, both across the region and among East Asian communities scattered throughout the world. Its workers plant churches, disciple new believers, train local leaders, and come alongside existing congregations to strengthen them.
Following the pioneering pattern of Hudson Taylor, OMF gives itself to reaching places and peoples where Christ is least known. It also mobilizes prayer, publishes resources about East Asian missions, and helps Christians from many backgrounds find their place in cross cultural service, often serving through teaching, medical work, community care, and other doors for witness.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
OMF International longs for East Asia's peoples to know Jesus Christ and to worship Him in thriving local churches. Its labor in evangelism, church planting, and discipleship all points to the Savior Hudson Taylor followed. A good next step is to pray for the peoples of East Asia and to read the Gospel of John to meet Jesus for yourself.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
Is OMF the same as the China Inland Mission?
Yes. OMF International grew out of the China Inland Mission, which Hudson Taylor founded in 1865, and was renamed over time as its work spread across East Asia.
Where does OMF focus its work?
OMF International focuses on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ among the peoples of East Asia and East Asian communities around the world.