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
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