Tessie served the Philippine Free Methodist Church for many years. Her roles included serving as president of Philippine Free Methodist Social Ministries Inc. (PFMSMI) and founding the Ahon Community Care Center (ACCC). In 2024, Ian and Tessie visited Fiji, where God confirmed His call for them to pursue long-term missionary service. Their hearts’ desire is to bring God’s love and good news to Fijian communities in need. In February 2026, they moved to Fiji for a two-to-three-year assignment, assisting with church planting and other related ministries.
Pray For
- excellent health
- clarity in hearing God’s direction for open doors
- the government to grant an upgrade from a conditional to a full three-year visa
- financial and prayer partners in the ministry
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...
One Day’s Journey
How far would you go so that someone might hear the name of Jesus for the very first time? The question echoes from Scripture itself: “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?”...
A Journey of Light and Life
The Light and Life Bible College (LLBC) was born in the jungles of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, with a vision that still burns brightly today. Established in 1955 by Free Methodist missionaries, classes opened on the ground floor of the missionary’s...