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.
Pray For
- Mark and Judi to have insight in developing ways to support the Asia missions team most effectively
- the Asia missionary team as they deal with the stress of being cross-cultural leaders far from family
- financial support to fund travel and ministry expenses
- health and strength as they minister in the U.S. and Asia
Recent Heartbeat Articles
From Bondage to Belonging
My name is Daw La*, and I grew up where opium grows. I was born and raised in a remote village in the Golden Triangle ‒ one of the world’s largest opium-producing regions. My parents planted it, used it and largely disappeared into it. I followed them into that same...
Love That Broke Through Barriers
Some barriers seem impossible to overcome. For Minh*, they were built on years of prejudice, political ideology and disbelief. Yet God’s love proved stronger than every obstacle. Minh serves as a government officer and works at his local commune in Vietnam. He and his...
The Father Who Never Forgot Her
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty (2 Corinthians 6:18, NIV). She was 14 years old, abandoned and alone – a girl without a family, without protection, without anyone to call her own. But God saw her. A Christian...
Light is Rising!
At first glance, the Philippines appears vibrant, colorful and friendly – colorful jeepneys humming through the streets, children laughing, and neighbors who welcome you like family. It is a country rich in beauty, hospitality and resilience. But behind this beauty...





