MISSIONS LEADERSHIP: Sending Gospel Workers Into Danger

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🗓️ 19 November 2022

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Lawrence Tong wakes up each morning excited to pursue this goal: vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached. As the International Director for Operation Mobilization, he oversees the ministry of 5000 gospel workers—including many serving in places where Christians face intense persecution.

Lawrence’s first taste of missions—and of the work of OM—came aboard a ship, docking at different ports to share the gospel and train up local Christians. Witnessing a spiritual fire among the young people on the boat, Lawrence committed two years to serving with OM. That commitment has now grown into more than 40 years of gospel work amongst the least reached!

Listen as Lawrence shares about his six years of ministry work in China, and an update on the current challenges faced by persecuted Christians there.

God is still calling people to go to dangerous places to share about Jesus. If you feel called to global gospel work, Lawrence will offer advice about how to think about, pray about and prepare for that calling. He’ll also equip listeners to pray for the persecuted church in Afghanistan, Nepal, and China to stay firm in faith, and help us pray for the work of OM around the world.

To hear more about the history and work of Operation Mobilization, listen to previous VOM Radio conversations with founders George Verwer and Dale Rhoton, and also with OM-USA President Andrew Scott.

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0:00.0	In Nepal, two Christians with young families traveled many miles.
0:05.0	They went from village to village, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
0:10.0	As a leader in Operation Mobilization, Lawrence Tong helped send them out.
0:15.0	And the two brothers went and they never came back.
0:19.0	They lost and we found their bodies 10 days later.
0:23.0	It was devastating for all of us.
0:26.0	But that's the price. People pay for the gospel, for their faith.
0:31.0	Jesus never promised his followers an easy path.
0:36.0	In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them.
0:39.0	He sent them out as sheep among wolves.
0:42.0	Jesus' words came true in the life of the Apostles
0:45.0	and they're still coming true today in the lives of his followers around the world.
0:49.0	Join host Todd Netletons.
0:51.0	We hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help.
0:54.0	Right now on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio Network.
0:57.0	Welcome again to The Voice of the Martyrs Radio.
0:59.0	My name is Todd Netletonson.
1:00.0	We are in our studio today in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with Lawrence Tong.
1:05.0	Lawrence is the International Director of Operation Mobilization.
1:09.0	We have had other guests from OOM in our studio over the years.
1:14.0	Lawrence, it is great to have you here. Welcome to Voice of the Martyrs Radio.
1:18.0	Thank you. It is good to be here.
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