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Supporting Indonesians Here & Beyond FICA Fridays Life is full of transitions—moving to a new country, graduating, starting a career, or returning home. Each stage comes with its own challenges and opportunities, and we want to serve Indonesian students and professionals through it all. In our recent staff Continue Reading Finding Faith & Community in a New Country FICA Fridays Moving to a new country is never easy—new culture, new challenges, and sometimes, a sense of loneliness. But in the midst of it all, God provides opportunities for growth and meaningful connections. "I came to the U.S. for college in July Continue Reading A Call to Bear Witness FICA Fridays Uncertainty is everywhere—political tensions, financial struggles, and social unrest affect both Indonesia and the U.S. Many are looking for a way out, wondering where security can be found. But as followers of Christ, we are called to something greater: to Continue Reading A Biblical Community Demonstrates Encouragement, Friendship & Generosity FICA Fridays These alphabetic core values set the tone for the FICA bible study group, and I’m grateful to be part of this Spirit-led community. From the moment I joined in 2024, I was warmly welcomed into a God-centered space that offers not just Continue Reading {{title}} {{catlist_raw}} {{content:words:40}} Continue Reading A Friday Like No Other FICA Fridays To all FICA family, we have arrived at the Holy Week, which has always been the center of Christianity for thousands of years. The most significant event for all of us to recall Jesus’s death on the cross to redeem Continue Reading
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2002 OMC IX: Shedding the Image of the West and Nurturing Indonesian Christians Own Identity

Few days after OMC 8, the US was attacked by Muslim Radicals.  The attack re-energized frontal confrontation and changed the relationship between the West and the Muslim world as well......

2001 OMC VIII: Looking at the Past Sins to Change the Future

Indonesia had gone through tremendous social conflicts right at the end of the second millennium.  We saw conflicts in Maluku, Poso, and Sampit.  The unimaginable things happened during the conflicts. ......

2000 OMC VII: Learning Hard Concepts on Democracy and Civil Society

The 7th Overseas Mission Conference or OMC was held in Saint Charles, IL in the fall of 2000.  We were anxious that year because of the possibility for the computer......

1999 OMC VI: Jesus’ Compassion and the Independence of East Timor

Some of us might not remember, but East Timor was part of Indonesia.  In the summer of 1999, a referendum was held for the people of East Timor to decide......

1998 OMC V: Uniting Indonesian Christians in the US to Voice Human Rights Violations

It has been 15 years ago, but we could still remember vividly the May 1998 tragedy.  May 98 was terrifying for us in the US.  As the report of mass......

1997 OMC IV: The Year Asia’s “Titanic” Sailed: Insider Insights from OMC

1997 was certainly a memorable year for the world and OMC. Princess Diana and Mother Theresa died, Hong Kong was returned to China, and the highest-grossing movies of all time,......

1996 OMC III: Transformation Starts From Ourselves

The third OMC conference was held in Columbus Ohio in 1996.  The title of the conference was “Gospel in the Era of Transformation”.  Glancing from the title, one would think......

1995 OMC II: Passing the Legacy to the Next Generation

This year we are marking the 20th Oversees Mission Conference or OMC.  It is a significant milestone and is a testament of its enduring value to the participants and ultimately......

1994 OMC I: Reflections from 20 years of Overseas Mission Conference

This year we are marking the 20th Oversees Mission Conference or OMC.  It is a significant milestone and is a testament of its enduring value to the participants and ultimately......
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