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
Faith Over Fear, Always
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” ─ Proverbs 16:7 A few years ago, in a particular region of Southeast Asia, our Free Methodist brothers and sisters faced intense challenges. Fearing persecution, some sought...
From Reached to Reaching
After more than seven decades of receiving missionaries, the Free Methodist Church in Taiwan has reached a historic milestone – it is now sending out its first cross-cultural missionary! On August 3, 2025, “CE” was commissioned in a joint commissioning service by the...
A New Creation: Nawl Bik’s Journey to Freedom in Christ
Beginning in his teenage years, Nawl Bik struggled with an alcohol addiction. Sporadically, he came to church, sometimes after a night of drinking and dancing. His family and friends were deeply ashamed of his lifestyle. His addiction caused pain at home as he...
A Missing Boy Returned Home
Sonu saw the BMW parked in front of the only grocery store in the village. He had never seen such a beautiful car, especially in his small village. Who could possibly own this thing of beauty? He stood and stared. A tall, handsome man walked out of the...
Once Addicted to Drugs – Now Addicted to Jesus
Quasad is a 26-year-old man whose life has been transformed by the grace of God. Quasad, as a young boy, ran away from home with dreams of becoming rich. He joined a gang involved in drug trafficking and began selling drugs to others, eventually using them himself....
My Search for Peace
My name is Htwe Min Htet. I was born into a devout Buddhist family in Creative Access-MR. My parents are deeply committed to Buddhism and serve on the committee of pagoda trustees. As a child, I often accompanied them to the pagoda, worshiping gods, and striving to...