Alan and Ammabellee Bacus are FMWM-Asia missionaries, carrying the vision to “Influence a Million in Asia for Christ.” They work with other nationals and missionaries to establish multiplying disciple-making communities in strategic gateway cities across Asia. They also mobilize Free Methodist churches and leaders to intentionally engage in student ministry.

After working on university campuses in Creative Access-CA, Bryan and Tammy are now U.S-based and serve more broadly with FMWM. Bryan works with the Asia Area Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) pathway to equip and encourage pastors and church planters in Asia.

Thom and Sherry Cahill have served with Free Methodist World Missions for several years, focusing on leadership development across Asia. Thom’s ministry centers on encouraging and supporting emerging leaders, strategic leadership guidance, discipleship, coaching and mentoring, teaching Gethsemane Leadership (GLT) modules, and providing additional team support to ministry teams. Sherry’s ministry involves administrative and human resource support for the Asia Area director, including record keeping, statistics, writing, content creation, media team support, and a variety of other supportive roles.

Darin and Jill serve in Asia with a ministry focus on training and credentialing Free Methodist leaders through the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) strategy

Richard and Sheila have served the FM church in various capacities: pastoring, church planting and as missionaries. Their ministry experience spans six states and three continents. As U.S.-based partners, Sheila helps train children’s ministry leaders, and Richard trains Free Methodist pastors across Asia in Inductive Bible Study Methodology through the Gethsemane Leadership Training strategy.

Eric serves as FMWM Asia area director. He shepherds missionaries, equips national leaders, and partners with conferences to strengthen and expand the church through leadership development, disciple-making and church planting. Virginia serves alongside him, encouraging leaders and families.

Hieu and Ai are called to advance the Free Methodist vision to influence 1 million people for Jesus in Asia. They serve in a creative access country where their ministry includes church planting and collaborating with local churches to disciple and mobilize youth nationwide. Hieu serves as a youth leader, and together he and Ai contribute through multiple capacities as emerging leaders within FMWM-Asia.

Jason and Wendi began their service with FMWM – Asia in 2011. They currently live in Chiang Mai, Thailand supporting the growth and development of God’s kingdom in Thailand and broader Southeast Asia. Through graphic design, English education at Chiang Mai University’s School of Medicine, mentee relationships with Thai doctors and medical professionals, and the discipleship and mentoring of Thai pastors and leaders, Jason assists with the overall strategy of Asia to reach 1 million Asians for Jesus and raise 10,000 leaders.

Mark and Judi Morrison were married in 1980; they have four children and 11 grandchildren. Mark has served in full-time pastoral ministry since 1977. Today he and Judi lead Shepherd Ministries, which is reaching out to university students, ministering to those who have left the local church and encouraging pastors. As VISA missionaries, Mark and Judi provide pastoral care and support to Free Methodist missionaries in Asia. Their role includes encouragement and spiritual nurturing via Zoom calls, email and field visits.

Joshua and Elizabeth Opena serve the FMWM-Asia team as U.S.-based partners, providing ministry support for the Philippines under the leadership of Area Director Eric and FMC-Asia missionary Alan Bacus.

The Persings serve in Southeast Asia with a focus on the ministries of Thailand. Corey is the national coordinator of ICCM work in Thailand, serving seven project sites. He also serves on the Asia Leadership Team as a mentor/adviser for national leadership and ministry in Southeast Asia. Connie serves on the Thailand ICCM National Committee and provides hospitality, encouragement and a healthy perspective on their work.

Seth and Hlawn Van Tifflin and their three children reside in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Seth serves as the events and new connection coordinator for FMWM-Asia and the executive director of In Better Hands (an affiliate ministry partner of the FMC-USA). In Better Hands exists to care for babies, children, youth, widows and refugees at risk of exploitation, abuse or trafficking. Hlawn Hlawn serves as Global Care Support leader for In Better Hands.

Creative Access workers are involved in education, leadership development, discipleship and micro-enterprise.