Beginning April 1, 2022, Debra Gilmore began a new role as a missionary trainer and coach for FMWM, using the Support Raising Solutions principles and contextualizing them for FMWM missionaries, international missionaries and national leaders. She will do training in each world area at the request of the area directors and will coach new missionaries in the raising of support. She serves as a part-time U.S.-based partner. Her husband, Phil, though retired, will provide tech support and coaching. Phil and Debra reside in South Carolina.
Pray For
- effectiveness in the training and coaching of our FMWM missionaries in support raising
- God’s wisdom and leading in establishing good relationships and connections to assist missionaries
- a smooth transition back to the U.S. following two years in Spain
Recent Newsletters
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...
A New Creation: Nawl Bik’s Journey to Freedom in Christ
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I Want to Grow in God and Learn More!
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