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
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...