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.
Pray For
- the Lord to raise up leaders and influence 1 million people across Asia toward Jesus Christ
- wisdom, discernment and spiritual clarity as Eric provides leadership across many nations and cultures
- health, protection, endurance and spiritual vitality amid extensive travel and responsibility
- Spirit-led effectiveness as lives and communities are transformed by the gospel
From Respected Monk to a Child of the True God
For much of his life, Kong Trav was a devout Buddhist. He even served as a monk for many years, completely dedicated to his faith and practices. His commitment to Buddhism earned him respect in his community, and he believed he was pursuing a path to peace and...
Possibilities for Many Circumstances
She entered the church silently, moved to where chairs had been set up for a leadership training seminar, and sat down with arms crossed. Enrolled in the Biblical Interpretation module, Neela (phonetic spelling) maintained a stern expression and did not interact...
Let’s Sing a Hymn!
One evening, after visiting a night market in Taiwan, Trevor and I decided to return to our hotel. As we walked, Trevor gave me updates about his work with The Voice of the Martyrs Korea, how he and his team boldly preach the gospel to people they encounter, sometimes...
Pursuing Jesus
Before arriving in Asia, our prayer was, “Lord, strategically place us where we can minister to people.” The answer was evident when Kelly* smiled and asked me to walk with her and a friend to the local market. The following day, we met, and as we started toward the...
A Cross-Cultural Union Fueling Asia’s Faith
Helri and Phuong’s story transcends borders. It is a story of shared passion for Jesus. Helri, an ordained elder from the Free Methodist General Conference of the Philippines, met Phuong, a dynamic young leader from Creative Access-VN, during the 2018 Young Leader’s...
Saying Yes to Unexpected Opportunities
My story begins in Baguio City, Philippines. I was 11 years old when the Free Methodist work began in our city. At an early age, I established a personal relationship with God and had the opportunity to develop my talents in a community of love and faith. Although my...






