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
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...
From Darkness to Hope and Healing
aEight years ago, a mother rushed her daughter, Shilpa, to Umri Christian Hospital (UCH). Shilpa was critically ill and in a coma after consuming a deadly poison in her third suicide attempt. Doctors placed Shilpa on a ventilator, and for two weeks her condition...
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...