This episode of Facing a Task Unfinished will be of particular interest to TCKs (Third-Culture Kids) and those interested in the lives of missionary kids.

Michael Best was born and spent most of his early childhood on the mission field where he struggled with a sense of belonging and, at times, his faith.

You'll hear how after settling in the states in high school following his years in other countries, a move overseas was coming, bringing up some strong emotions.

But there was a turning point and it eventually led Michael to his work with TCKs today.

To learn more about Michael's ministry, visit:
https://partnerhub.omf.org/MB1

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose," is a challenge that led Neil Thompson into a life of missions, specifically medical missions in Thailand.

Dr. Thompson and his wife Wannee join us on this episode of the podcast.

Medical missions plays a large part in Neil's story and he shares how a newly established hospital became a place of discipleship and showed that actions could speak as loudly as words.

It was while serving in Thailand that Neil met Wannee. Her story includes an introduction to Christianity in her family that did not go over well with her father and led to persecution of her sisters.

Their stories illustrate how God has a plan for us even when it's not immediately apparent or when it seems counter to what we think we want.

We're thrilled to share their stories in this episode!

Other resources for you:

Get to Know Neil and Wannee Thompson

https://omf.org/us/get-know-neil-wannee-thompson-omf-staff/

Caring for Body, Soul and Spirit in Thailand: A Story of OMF Medical Missions

https://omf.org/us/caring-for-body-soul-and-spirit-in-thailand-a-story-of-omf-medical-missions/

Healthcare Missions: Past, Present, and Future

https://missionexus.org/healthcare-missions-past-present-and-future/

(Missio Nexus membership needed to read the full article.)

How clear should your call to overseas missions be?

We welcome Megan Sarian to our podcast this month. Her journey to becoming a missionary in Cambodia was a slow and gradual process.

You'll appreciate her honesty that a "call" overseas may not be as clear-cut as many people might think it is, or should be. And even a call to go doesn't necessarily mean "soon" or "right now."

If you or someone you know has wrestled with the call to missionary service in another country, you'll be blessed by Megan's story and encouraged by God's timing and provision despite our questions or feelings of inadequacy.

To learn more about Megan's work in Cambodia, visit: https://partnerhub.omf.org/MS1

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Originally started as China Inland Mission and now as OMF, our mission is to share the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness with East Asia’s peoples to the glory of God. Learn how you can be involved at: https://omf.org/us/