Darin and Jill serve in Asia with a ministry focus on training and credentialing Free Methodist leaders through the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) strategy. GLT currently works directly in eight countries, with more anticipated in 2026. As associate director, Darin works closely with the Area Director to develop and implement mission strategies for the work in Asia. Jill continues to serve in various administrative tasks.
Pray For
- wisdom for the effective and collaborative leadership of work in Asia
- fruitful implementation of GLT for training emerging leaders
- effective equipping of pastors as facilitators for video-based GLT training
- national pastors to catch the vision for skillful mentoring of ministerial candidates
- health and safety
The Father Who Never Forgot Her
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty (2 Corinthians 6:18, NIV). She was 14 years old, abandoned and alone – a girl without a family, without protection, without anyone to call her own. But God saw her. A Christian...
Love That Broke Through Barriers
Some barriers seem impossible to overcome. For Minh*, they were built on years of prejudice, political ideology and disbelief. Yet God’s love proved stronger than every obstacle. Minh serves as a government officer and works at his local commune in Vietnam. He and his...
From Bondage to Belonging
My name is Daw La*, and I grew up where opium grows. I was born and raised in a remote village in the Golden Triangle ‒ one of the world’s largest opium-producing regions. My parents planted it, used it and largely disappeared into it. I followed them into that same...
Light is Rising!
At first glance, the Philippines appears vibrant, colorful and friendly – colorful jeepneys humming through the streets, children laughing, and neighbors who welcome you like family. It is a country rich in beauty, hospitality and resilience. But behind this beauty...
The Father’s Perspective
Thailand is often called “The Land of Smiles.” Visitors quickly notice warm expressions everywhere – on crowded streets, in bustling markets and along quiet village paths. Yet those who live and minister in the region learn an important truth: Not every smile means...
Hope Identified in a Hopeless Situation
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalms 34:18) When darkness presses in and hope feels out of reach, God still finds a way to break through. Even in moments that feel utterly hopeless, His rescue can arrive through a...