May June 2025

John and Kim O’Malley
113 Sellers Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704-974-6108

May, June 2025

Dear Pastor and Church Family,

The last two months have brought both joy and trial, forward motion and unexpected pause—but through it all, the Gospel remains central. Thank you for being faithful partners in the Great Commission. Your prayers and support are helping us reach the next generation, strengthen churches, and make Christ known across the world.

Marriage Ministry and Missions: A Shared Ministry

In May, Kim and I had the opportunity to speak together at a couples’ retreat in Virginia. We shared truths from God’s Word and our own journey of walking together in ministry. It was a joy to serve side by side and see how the Lord ministered to those who attended. This shared time of investment reminded us again that strong homes build strong churches—and strong churches send missionaries.

A Dream Realized: Color the World Missions Curriculum

Also in May, a long-held desire became reality: Kim and I began to ship our first Color the World coloring book and curriculum for children. What began as a vision to create biblically sound and engaging missions tools for children has now become a full-fledged resource. Churches across the country are already using this in Vacation Bible Schools and Sunday School classes.

The Color the World activity book, written for K4 through 5th grade, is far more than a coloring book. It introduces children to the nations of the world, teaches missions principles, and challenges them to pray for and support missionaries. We are currently preparing the 6th–8th grade curriculum and have completed the manuscripts. We are also developing 13-week studies for teens and adults under the same theme. These resources will help churches promote missions in the weeks leading up to or following a missions conference. We praise God for the fruit that is already coming from this work.

Gospel Partnerships in the Middle East

In May, Kim and I also met with key ministry partners from the Middle East during a strategic gathering. These conversations advanced both the administrative and missional components of our partnerships in this spiritually needy region. We are making progress in helping national believers and local churches reach their communities with the Gospel.

Challenging the Next Generation

I had the privilege of speaking at two high school graduations during this season. What an honor it was to deliver the final chapel message to graduating seniors, urging them to pursue Christ, live on mission, and consider how their lives can count for the cause of Christ around the world. These were not ceremonial moments—they were opportunities to shape hearts at a decisive season of life.

Faithful Churches and Long-Term Partnerships

Each year, I return to Memorial Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida, for their Missions Conference. Pastor Danny Whetstone and I shared the preaching responsibilities again this year. This faithful church continues to hold the rope for missionaries around the world. They not only met their missions goal but exceeded it—clear evidence that their heartbeat for the Great Commission remains strong.

Scotland: Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare

In June, I was unexpectedly called to make a trip to Scotland and serve alongside Cody Carden. God used two weeks of Gospel labor to reach hearts. The first week focused on door-to-door evangelism, distributing copies of John and Romans to hundreds of homes. The second week centered on evangelistic services in a tent meeting format. I preached seven times at the host church, with each message focused on the theme of spiritual warfare—a reality keenly felt in this part of the world. God gave help, strength, and fruit from those efforts.

A Setback and a Season of Recovery

On the final night of the Scotland meetings, I suffered a fall while helping pack away the meeting tent. I stepped out of a shipping container and snapped my ankle. I am now home recovering and expect to resume active ministry by mid-August. While this interruption was not part of my plan, I am resting in God’s sovereignty and using this time to write, record, and raise awareness for the work of the Great Commission. As a result, I was unable to take my Micronesia trip. I am rescheduling that. Additionally, since May, I have been receiving monthly injections in my eye to address a vein occlusion unrelated to the fall. Please pray for a smooth and full recovery.

Thank you for standing with us. In the pulpit or in a cast, we remain committed to proclaiming the whole counsel of God and equipping churches to reach the world for Christ. Your prayers, your giving, and your friendship make it possible.

Yours for the harvest,

John O’Malley