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What is life and ministry like in a rural Taiwanese township? Andrew and Sarah, missionaries to Xingang, share about the...
12/06/2026

What is life and ministry like in a rural Taiwanese township? Andrew and Sarah, missionaries to Xingang, share about their experience there:

"In July 2025, we moved to Xingang to join a church-planting ministry whilst continuing to study language online part-time. Our team’s vision is to start a local Mandarin-speaking church in Xingang—a rural township of about 30,000 people, and a major hub for Mazu worship. The town’s main temple is the destination point of one of Taiwan’s two largest annual Mazu pilgrimages, and this temple attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Xingang each year.

Although this is a region where the influence of traditional folk religion is deep and wide, God continues to give our team many opportunities to connect with people and to talk about Jesus. For example, next to the main temple, we were able to share a couple of Bible stories with an elderly widower, who questioned why Jesus had to die on a cross. On other occasions, we have been asked about differences in beliefs between Christianity and different religions, which has allowed us to share about God’s grace. Through ministries run by our team (such as a winter camp for kids, Christmas outreach and English class), we have also had opportunities to present the gospel to both children and adults alike.

Whilst this often does not lead to immediate interest or conversions, we have seen that God is at work. Many who hear us share are open to continuing to build relationships with our team, attend our subsequent activities, and hear us share more each time. Given the foreign-ness of Christianity to a working-class Taiwanese, we are learning that evangelism in this context often requires cultivating trust in relationships (guan-xi 關係), and is therefore, a long-term process of walking alongside people and testifying to the difference that trusting in Jesus makes in our lives."

- Andrew & Sarah
OMF missionaries

Read more of this article and find ways to pray for this family and ministry at the link below!

https://omf.org/au/arrivals-church-planting-in-rural-taiwan/

08/06/2026

Across Taiwan, whether in big city temples or small neighborhood shrines, people regularly use 跋桮 bwa bwei / 筊杯 jiǎobēi divination blocks to seek guidance from the gods. This simple yet meaningful ritual is one of the most common ways Taiwanese people “ask” for answers in everyday life.

Two crescent-shaped blocks are held in the hands, a question is asked, and then they are dropped to the ground. The way they land is believed to reveal the gods’ answer as "yes, no, or ask again.”

People bring all kinds of questions:

* Should I take this job?
* Should I marry this person?
* Will I pass this exam?

For many, turning to the spiritual world for direction, comfort, and clarity is a natural and regular part of life and Taiwanese folk religion. This practice reflects a deep desire to know: Who can guide me? Who can I trust with my future?

Lord,
We pray for the people of Taiwan, who sincerely seek guidance, peace, and hope. Would You reveal Yourself as the true and living God who hears and responds with love. Please open hearts to know You personally.

And Lord, would You raise up more workers, both local believers and cross-cultural missionaries, who will lovingly share the good news of Jesus across this land. Give them wisdom, boldness, and compassion to reach those who are searching.

In the Holy Name of Jesus,
Amen.

03/06/2026

Taiwan is known for its deep spiritual diversity. Many people here follow a blend of beliefs, most commonly Buddhism, Taoism, and traditional folk religion, often mixed together in everyday life. Confucian values and indigenous spiritual traditions are also deeply ingrained in the culture.

In Taiwan, religion is not just something people believe; it’s something people do.
It shapes daily life in many simple, visible ways:

🔸Stopping by a temple to pray before work
🔸Burning incense or offering food at home altars
🔸Asking for guidance through traditional practices
🔸Gathering for festivals that fill streets with color and community

Temples are not only places of worship. They are community centers, woven into the rhythm of daily life.

Folk religion in Taiwan brings together beliefs about gods, ancestors, and the spiritual world, creating a worldview where the everyday and the spiritual are closely connected.

Please join us this month as we learn more about folk religion in Taiwan and what it means for life and ministry here.

Would you also join us in praying:
👉That people of Taiwan would come to know the true Source of hope and peace
👉God would open hearts as we seek to love and understand those around us

Today we give thanks for mothers and mother figures who love, serve, and give so much every day. Praying you feel deeply...
09/05/2026

Today we give thanks for mothers and mother figures who love, serve, and give so much every day. Praying you feel deeply appreciated and encouraged today!

May God bless you!

Today is Labor Day in Taiwan, a day set aside to recognize and honor the contributions of workers across the island. Lor...
01/05/2026

Today is Labor Day in Taiwan, a day set aside to recognize and honor the contributions of workers across the island.

Lord, we lift up the workers of Taiwan to You. Please grant them strength for their tasks, rest for their bodies, fairness in their workplaces, and hope in the midst of daily pressures. May Your light shine in every workplace in Taiwan! Amen.

The Kaohsiung University Ministry reaches out to students across 3 campuses by hosting on‑campus activities like English...
30/04/2026

The Kaohsiung University Ministry reaches out to students across 3 campuses by hosting on‑campus activities like English clubs. Through relationships built there, students are invited to events at the Life Community Gospel Center (生命福音中心).

Life Community is a place where our missionaries welcome students to come as they are, to meet friends, eat together, play together, explore different cultures, and hear God’s Word.

Recently, we asked some students:
"Why do you come to Life Community?"

Their responses shared many common threads. While students often come because of a simple invitation, curiosity about English or culture, what makes them stay is the warm, caring environment, with God's love at the center.

Through open conversations and genuine care, many students have found a community that feels like family and a place where they are able to deepen their understanding of Scripture, ask questions, grow their faith, or come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

We are deeply thankful for what God is doing through Life Community in Kaohsiung.

Please pray with us that students would experience true belonging, grow in faith, and know God’s love personally. Pray for the missionaries to have wisdom, joy, and strength as they walk closely with them. Pray for new workers to be sent to the field and for local churches to rise up and walk alongside these students on their journeys of faith!

21/04/2026

What does it really look like to walk alongside university students in Taiwan? (Part 2)

Join us again as we sit down with Amy, one of our missionaries serving in the Chiayi University Ministry. She shares how she prays for the students here and what long-term fruit looks like.

Would you join us in praying for university students across Taiwan?

Pray that they would truly experience God's life-changing gift of grace. Pray that young Christians would be discipled and equipped to influence their churches and communities for Jesus.

Pray also that local churches would intentionally reach out to these young people and that God would guide new workers to the field with a heart for reaching, loving, and discipling them.

Curious to learn more?
Visit our website to discover opportunities to learn, partner, or go!

As part of our university ministry highlight this month, we asked our missionaries involved in this work to share aspect...
17/04/2026

As part of our university ministry highlight this month, we asked our missionaries involved in this work to share aspects they hope others understand about this ministry.

What would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!

11/04/2026

What does it really look like to walk alongside university students in Taiwan? (Part 1)

Join us as we sit down with Amy, one of our missionaries serving in the Chiayi University Ministry. Amy and her husband, Seann, run a coffee shop near the University. She shares how they build genuine relationships with university students and what truly lies at the heart of this ministry.

As you listen, please pray for missionaries reaching university students and young adults across Taiwan.

Pray that God would open hearts, deepen relationships, and raise up the next generation of leaders.

Pray that God would guide new workers with a heart for reaching, loving, and discipling these young people.

Curious to learn more?
Visit our website to discover opportunities to learn, partner, or go!

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Christ is Risen! "The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was cru...
04/04/2026

Christ is Risen!

"The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.'"

~ Matthew 28:5-6

Happy Resurrection Day from the OMF Taiwan family! May we always remember His death and resurrection, share the good news, and give Him all the glory!

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