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Darin and Jill have ministered in Asia since 2009. Darin serves as Asia Area associate director, and Jill fulfills various mentoring and administrative roles. Their ministry focus is training and credentialing Free Methodist leaders across Asia through the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) strategy. Darin also works closely with Asia Area Director Eric to develop and implement a mission strategy for the work in Asia.

Richard and Sheila have served the FM church in various capacities: pastoring, church planting and as missionaries. Their ministry experience spans six states and three continents. As U.S.-based partners, Sheila helps train children’s ministry leaders, and Richard trains Free Methodist pastors across Asia in Inductive Bible Study Methodology through the Gethsemane Leadership Training strategy.

For 35 years, Pastor Eric and his wife, Virginia, have faithfully served the Free Methodist Church in advancing the gospel and strengthening the global church. As Asia Area director for Free Methodist World Missions, Eric serves on behalf of the FMC-USA Board of Bishops, guiding the church’s growth across Asia.

Jason and Wendi began their service with FMWM – Asia in 2011. They currently live in Chiang Mai, Thailand supporting the growth and development of God’s kingdom in Thailand and broader Southeast Asia. Through graphic design, English education at Chiang Mai University’s School of Medicine, mentee relationships with Thai doctors and medical professionals, and the discipleship and mentoring of Thai pastors and leaders, Jason assists with the overall strategy of Asia to reach 1 million Asians for Jesus and raise 10,000 leaders.

Mark and Judi Morrison were married in 1980; they have four children and 11 grandchildren. Mark has served in full-time pastoral ministry since 1977. Today he and Judi lead Shepherd Ministries, which is reaching out to university students, ministering to those who have left the local church and encouraging pastors. As VISA missionaries, Mark and Judi provide pastoral care and support to Free Methodist missionaries in Asia. Their role includes encouragement and spiritual nurturing via Zoom calls, email and field visits.