As a U.S.-based partner with Free Methodist World Missions – Asia, Kristen serves on the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) team, traveling to Asia to teach pastoral development modules and equip emerging leaders for ministry. Working closely with the Asia Area director, she supports leadership development in creative access contexts through teaching, mentoring and collaborative partnership that strengthen pastors and advance disciple-making movements.
Pray For
- God to raise up strong and faithful leaders across Asia through GLT
- unity and collaboration among partners serving in creative access contexts
- wisdom, protection and cultural sensitivity in teaching and mentoring
- fruitful relationships with pastors and emerging leaders
- renewed joy and obedience in following Christ’s leading: “Here I am, Lord — send me”
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