Hello, I’m Alex Ott.
In the late 1970s, my parents, newly married and brimming with faith, ventured into a small town in southern Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, to begin a church plant among an unreached people group.
It’s where I was born—just making it into the millennial generation. From a young age, I witnessed firsthand what it means to serve in a cross-cultural mission field, dedicating oneself to God’s calling in uncharted territory.
Fast forward to my adult years: after completing ministerial training in Canada and the United States, my wife, Emmi, and I made a pivotal decision to continue this legacy by serving as missionaries.
We returned to Central Asia, and since then, our journey has taken us across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Today, with our sons, Robert and Michael, entering young adulthood, Emmi and I are based in Vienna, Austria, where we continue our work in ministry.
As I look back on 23 years of service, I want to reach out to you as a fellow missions leader.
I know the highs, the failures, and the incredible blessings of this calling.
I’ve tasted the loneliness that missions work can bring, experienced the pain of missteps, and felt the weight of navigating cultural divides.
Yet, through these experiences, Emmi and I have developed a passion for serving other missions pastors—for serving you.
In all my years in ministry, one truth has become clear:
The best gift God gives us for the journey isn’t just strategy or resources—it’s COMMUNITY.
God, the Great Missionary, is deeply relational, and through His love, He offers us one another to walk this path.
That’s why, we decided to launch the Leaders in Missions Community (LMC).
The Leaders in Missions Community is a unique space where missions pastors can connect, grow, and thrive together.
Here, you’re not just joining a network;
You’re becoming part of a family of like-minded leaders who understand the challenges and joys of global missions.
Together, we’ll focus on four core pillars:
Cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ, drawing from His presence to fuel your mission.
Lead with a servant’s heart, impacting lives across cultural and geographical boundaries.
Serve effectively, equipping your church and teams for sustainable, culturally sensitive ministry.
Thrive in every aspect of life, maintaining a healthy balance between ministry, family, and personal well-being.
We’re launching the Leaders in Missions Community soon, and I’d love for you to be a part of it.
It’s designed specifically for missions pastors who want to connect deeply, learn continually, and lead powerfully in God’s global mission.
If this resonates with you, please click the button below to learn more and join our waitlist.
In Christ,
Alex Ott