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 actively shares love, hope and faith with migrant workers, international students and new immigrants. Previously, Susan served as an FMWM missionary to Taiwan for 20 years (1976-96) and as vice president of administration at Taiwan’s Holy Light Seminary from 2009 to 2015.
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 exists to care for babies, children, youth, widows and refugees at risk of exploitation, abuse or trafficking. Hlawn Hlawn serves as Global Care Support leader for In Better Hands.
Chris and Yuko engage in various ministries in Japan, including online Bible studies, young adult discipleship, street ministry, neighborhood outreach, English classes in various settings and the local Free Methodist Church. They have joined the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) team, emphasizing pastoral training without requiring traditional seminary.
Creative Access workers are involved in education, leadership development, discipleship and micro-enterprise.
