Teresita serves as president of the Philippine Free Methodist Social Ministries inc. (PFMSMI), which cares for abandoned and at-risk children. Ian volunteers as the physical plan maintenance worker at Ahon Community Care Center (ACCC). Now they are stepping into a new journey of faith, outreach and transformation in Fiji.
Joshua and Elizabeth Opena serve the FMWM-Asia team as U.S.-based partners, providing support and development in Asia under the leadership of Area Director Eric and FMC-Asia missionary Alan Bacus.
The Persings serve in Southeast Asia with a focus on the ministries of Thailand. Corey is the national coordinator of ICCM work in Thailand, serving seven project sites. He also serves on the Asia Leadership Team as a mentor/adviser for national leadership and ministry in Southeast Asia. Connie serves on the Thailand ICCM National Committee and provides hospitality, encouragement and a healthy perspective on their work.
Roger Stone has been an affiliate missionary since 2008. He and his wife, Vangie, work in consulting with Ayta Mag-Indi and Ayta Mag-Antsi teams translating the Old Testament and the Ayta Ambala team translating the New Testament. They are also involved in promoting Scripture use.
Susan currently chairs a nonprofit organization that serves as a platform for churches, government and non-governmental organizations in Taiwan and Creative Access Asia – IA. This group is active in sharing love, hope and faith with migrant workers, international students and new immigrants. She served as vice president of administration at Taiwan’s Holy Light Seminary from 2009 to 2015. Previously, Susan was a missionary to Taiwan for 20 years (1976-96).
Seth and Hlawn Van Tifflin and their three children reside in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Seth serves as the events and new connection coordinator for FMWM-Asia and the executive director of In Better Hands (an affiliate ministry partner of the FMC-USA). In Better Hands was established to care for children at risk of being trafficked and give assistance to widows (inbetterhands.org). Hlawn serves as the liaison for In Better Hands in Creative Access Country-MR. Seth and Hlawn continue to study the Thai language and culture.
Chris and Yuko Wilkins have joined the Gethsemane Leadership Training team, emphasizing pastoral training without requiring traditional seminary. They mentor leaders who, in turn, mentor others. They are also involved in various ministries in Japan, including café Bible studies for seekers, street ministry, seminary classes, neighborhood outreach, English classes in various settings and the local Free Methodist Church.
Guy and Betsy Crawford provide pastoral care and support to FM missionaries in Latin America. Their role includes encouragement and spiritual nurture via emails, phone calls and field visits; special care in emergencies or times of crisis; and organization of prayer networks.
Based in Quito, Ecuador, the Crouses assist the Free Methodist Church in Ecuador and the Latin America Area (LAA) through leadership development, education and transformational development.
Jose “Gaby” Estrella and Dalia Sanchez are joining the Latin American mission team to contribute in multiple strategic ways. Gaby’s primary role will be as a digital storyteller, harnessing his background in photography and videography, and utilizing these tools to help tell the story of what God is doing throughout Latin America. Dalia will apply her many years of experience in education as she joins teams that support and expand the ministry to children and students throughout the area.
