…Mike Reynen Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Funding Guinea Conakry Church Planting and Development (CPD) will help resource…
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Hope in Rwanda
…with Compassion International. When I asked Allain why he feels called to youth, he told me it was because he remembers what it was like to be young and encounter…
Liberia
…3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Support for Liberia Church Planting and Development (CPD) will help resource the following people and strategic initiatives: the…
Bulgaria
…Accountability: Free Methodist Church USA through Bishop Keith Cowart in partnership with Europe Area Director Josh Fajardo Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit…
North Macedonia
Pray For the new churches as they reach out into the communities the expansion of work in North Macedonia leadership training and unity between denominations PRESENT MINISTRIES In 2016 a…
From the Front Lines of the Fight to the Front Lines of Transformation
…began the Foundation for Investment and Child Social Development (FINDSIN). At FINDESIN, we are committed to achieving transformation in the lives of young people and impacting communities in a way…
Bolivia
Pray For development of healthy leaders, multiplication of committed disciples and empowerment of transformational churches wisdom and strength for Dr. Teresa Saravia as she leads the new mission district and…
Fulfilling the Vision
…open and travel resumes, students will come together for several days of intensive seminars. Finally, a video project is in development. This project consists of 12 core modules, each containing…
Thailand
…through Superintendent Michael Forney in partnership with FMWM through Asia Area Director Eric Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development…
Creative Access Asia – BG
…Conference (Creative Access Country-IN, Immanuel District, in Partnership with FMWM-Asia) FM Groups: 51 FM Membership: 7,391 FM Work Opened: 2014 Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Join…
Creative Access Asia – HK
Remember creative means to communicate the good news the effectiveness of outreach efforts the continued work of Filipino fellowships with domestic helpers workers sent out by the conference to serve…
Creative Access Asia – IA
…via Wikimedia Commons Join the ministry in Pray Go Give Commit Request Materials Videos and other materials are available for Creative Access Asia countries. Churches are encouraged to use the…
Creative Access Asia – LO
…FM Membership: 60 FM Work Opened: 2018 Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Join the ministry in Pray Go Give Commit Request Materials Videos and other materials…
Creative Access Asia – VN
…day of the year. COUNTRY STATISTICS FM Groups: 42 FM Membership: 1,664 FM Work Opened: 2008 Superintendent: Hien Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Join the ministry…
Creative Access Asia – NP
…manuals is sometimes difficult. COUNTRY STATISTICS Mission District FM Groups: 285 FM Membership:3,400 FM Work Opened: 2015 Superintendent: Abraham Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Join the…
John Jairo Leal & Susana Castro
John Jairo Leal and Susana Castro are ordained pastors in the Colombia Missionary District and have served as pastors and church planters in Medellin. John is currently director of Community…
The Toktok Drive
My wife and I traveled by Toktok to a house church. I asked the driver, Zechariah, to come back at 8 p.m. to take us home after the meeting was…
Hope Project
“Chiyembekezo” is the Chichewa word for hope. ICCM’s Chiyembekezo project seeks to care for the poorest of the poor in their community. More than half of the children sponsored through…
The Logical Choice
…Pastor Wilson (FM Country Leader in Cameroon). I saw at that time the need to commit myself to God. I asked Kalson how life has changed since he committed his…
Convergence of Creativity, Creation and Kingdom Growth
…converge. In Cambodia recently, 31 members of the Free Methodist Church, including Superintendent Sar, participated in an interfaith dialogue and tree planting event at “Monks Community Forest,” a large stretch…
Answering God’s Call
…and conferences wanting to start a holistic community transformation project. She will walk with churches as they consider how to design a project to impact the local community. Together, Juan…
Oh, How We Love Jesus: A Family Perseveres Because of Faith
A new family from a non-Christian background started coming to our church. A relative who became a believer invited them. We welcomed them warmly, but still, we wanted to determine…
For I Am About to Do a New Thing
The dawn of a new year fills us with joyful expectations of something new, fresh and different to come – something that will bring life and the hope of better…
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
…worship team and other areas of service. The young people’s service has encouraged our community; some are being challenged in their commitment to God by seeing what He is doing…
ICCM Supporters: Changing the World
…access to electricity, many communities are left without any light beyond natural resources. This has an especially profound impact on young people who are in school, as they have no…
Hendrik & Kaylene Smidderks
…work of the international missionary team to West Africa, focusing on financial administration and communication. Pray For wisdom and a clear grasp of new tasks and responsibilities language acquisition as…
African Leaders Converge
…Rev. Glenn Lorenz cast a vision for a three-pillared approach to ministry in Africa: Multiply committed disciples. Develop healthy leaders. Empower transformational churches. The Rev. Aaron Wells presented on the…
Sana’s Story
…in 2018, and the family had gone through many difficulties before coming to our church in 2021. They continued to walk with Jesus and became involved in church ministries. Her…
Do All the Good You Can
…and deeds, serving the local community, especially the vulnerable and forgotten ethnic groups. The center is a place of peace, grace and love. Children and young people receive educational support…
Comfort and Support Amid Tears
…of comfort and support for many families, a safe space where people feel loved. We lead the support groups, celebrate holidays, make crafts, do puzzles, read the Bible together and…
Revolving-Door Church
Most pastors despise the idea of a ministry where members come and go but rarely stay. Yet, God has blessed the Free Methodist Church “Anagenesis” (rebirth) in Thessaloniki, Greece, with…
Champions of God’s Peace
…a Christian camp and began to run the race of faith. When the Free Methodist Church Lucas attended in the small town of Durazno embraced the Community Church Planting (CCP)…
Moved By the Spirit
…Spirit. From our page, he had come to know the man who appeared to him was the same Jesus we discussed. Having never heard about the Holy Spirit, he messaged…
Misha & Lena Petrochenko
…by the war. Children: Solomia, Pasha, Davyd Pray For the war to end and peace to come in Ukraine God’s protection over the Ukrainian cities, civilians and soldiers parents, widows…
Sample Page
…like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, and has been providing quality doohickeys to the public ever since. Located in Gotham City, XYZ employs over 2,000 people…
My Two Copper Coins
…during the COVID-19 crisis. It forced me out of my comfort zone. I had to pause, ponder and pray. When the government’s restrictions on mass gatherings were implemented in March…
Better Together: Shared Sustainability
…who have received much from the Lord are commanded to bear other’s burdens in order to obey the law of Christ, the law of real love. There is gospel power…
Africa
…church and missionaries, seeking the face of the Lord for his kingdom to come. Mike Reynen, Africa Area Director Countries Africa Area Director Area Director Newsletters April 2022 July 2021…
Raul & Abigail Araña-Santana
…the formation of new and meaningful relationships within the community open doors for communicating the life-changing love of God to all they contact wisdom, divine strategy and financial support as…
Democratic Republic of Congo
…Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Supporting Democratic Republic of Congo Church Planting and Development (CPD) will help resource Nundu Hospital and related health initiatives which…
Soul Care Amid a Pandemic
…Bands) are key components as we participate with God in the restoration of Latin America by developing healthy leaders, multiplying committed disciples and empowering transformational churches. Pastor Susana Castro serves…
Ethiopia
…11 Ministerial Candidates: 7 Superintendent: Mekebib Desta Ecclesiastical Accountability: Free Methodist Church USA through Bishop Matt Whitehead Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit…
Ivory Coast
…577 Conference Ministerial Candidates: 3 Country Leader: Maho Olivier Ecclesiastical Accountability: FMWM through Africa Area Director Mike Reynen Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give…
Still Thriving
Recently when listening to my favorite daily devotional, I heard a story about Francis Asbury. When John Wesley was looking for someone to come to America to encourage the fledgling…
Nafissa’s Story
…become a Christian. (She comes from a Muslim family.) Just before this incident, her boyfriend had a dream that Nafissa was with Christians sharing the gospel. He also reported this…
Two-Thirds Through
…term, but they have also welcomed teachers from the U.S. and Nigeria. To remind you, this is an 18-month-long residential missionary training program. The students have completed two of their…
São Tomé and Príncipe
…TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Ongoing development and training takes includes various discipleship ministries for children, youth and adults. National…
South Africa
…missionaries to Africa, visited the province of Transvaal in 1895. He stayed two years, ministering to men from Mozambique who had come to work in the mines. Other missionaries followed,…
Sierra Leone
…FM Work Opened: 2019 Ecclesiastical Accountability: FMWM through Africa Area Director Mike Reynen Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting &…
Zimbabwe
…Membership: 2,036 Bishop: Isaiah Masiya Ecclesiastical Accountability: Free Methodist World Conference Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Extra Mile Projects Chikombedzi Mission Hospital Support Chikombedzi…
Eric Casteel
…Conference and have a passion for growing and multiplying the church by developing and mobilizing leaders. Amy completed her Ph.D. in theology at KU Leuven. They are co-founders of LEAP…
Josh & Susy Fajardo
…(NGO) encompassing an afterschool program and compassionate ministries. In addition, Josh provides leadership for Impact Europe, an initiative for community church planting and social, holistic ministries on the European continent….
Establishing the Africa-Europe Church Network
…hearts regarding these African churches. This network will allow these African communities to worship in the context of their own cultural traditions. It will also foster church growth and church…
Surprised by the Spirit
…to come, taste and see that the Lord is good. He can indeed make a real and eternal difference in every person’s life. “Go” has been our story. Twenty years…
Amazing, Isn’t It!
…an invitation from Rev. Sikitoka to come to Sweden to see how God is using the Free Methodist Church. We spent the first evening connecting with him and his family….
Belgium
…Director Josh Fajardo Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Support for the Belgium Church Planting and Development (CPD) fund…
Greece
…Ministers: 1 Ecclesiastical Authority: FMWM through Europe Area Director Josh Fajardo Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Funding the…
Creative Access Europe – P
Pray For ongoing ministry to orphans plans for the first FM church plant the gospel’s power to reach the hearts of the people PRESENT MINISTRIES After 70 years of communism…
Portugal
…Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Funding the Portugal Church Planting and Development (CPD) will help resource the following people and strategic initiatives: International missionary — Cida…
A New Awakening
…in her despair, she blamed God for all that was happening. A turning point came through a phone call she received from her colleague, Professor Jany, a person committed to…
Ricardo & Beth Gómez
…vision to participate with God in the restoration of Latin America by developing healthy leaders, multiplying committed disciples and empowering transformational churches. Beth serves alongside him in the areas of…
Dennis & Kyle Leon
Dennis and Kyle Leon moved to Esterillos, Costa Rica, with a vision to see everyone in every community have access to a living church by multiplying disciples, workers and churches….
Rodrigo & Tanya Rosado
…toward active participation in love-driven justice within their communities. Rodrigo serves as mission district leader for Argentina, providing vision and oversight for the growth and health of the district by…
Creative Access Asia
…one’s life, well-being or freedom.” Urbana for God’s Global Mission Creative Access workers are involved in education, leadership development, discipleship and micro-enterprise. Read more in our resource guide about communication…
David Clemente
…work of supervising selected Asian missionaries compassion as David leads seminars on the global witness of Christianity travel safety FM groups in Asia as they continue to expand their vision…
Fiji
…Commons Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Funding the Church Planting & Development (CPD) account will assist in resourcing the following strategic initiatives: • Church planting trainers and…
Exploratory Work
…peace in each community increased connections and opportunities in closed countries new workers to be called and boldly serve in these countries PRESENT MINISTRIES There are additional countries in Asia…
The Happiest Day of My Life
…well. Despite this religious atmosphere, I did not feel my prayers helped me come closer to God. Eventually, I met some neighbor girls my age and became friends with them….
Yvonne’s Story
…her skills as a teacher. Her compassion for the kids and understanding of their daily challenges allowed her to encourage and build them up. Yvonne decided to pursue her teaching…
“I loved the message, but…”
…was good, but I can’t accept Jesus as Savior for my life. That decision would turn my life upside down.” I thanked her for coming and for sharing her thoughts…
Africa VISA Voyagers: Resident Teachers for Ministerial Education
About This Ministry Opportunity Potential locations for assignment include Great Commission Bible School, Malawi, Wesley Missionary Institute, Togo, or Liberia in its pastoral education program. Individuals would commit to a…
Go
…the exciting world of cross-cultural volunteer ministry under the umbrella of Free Methodist World Missions (FMWM). FMWM began sanctioning volunteers in 1964 as “Volunteers in Service Abroad,” commonly referred to…
Hope From Above
In Asia, we’ve seen the Father use the global pandemic and lockdowns to accomplish His good purposes and communicate His love. This past Christmas, most of the Cambodian Free Methodist…
Angola
…District Leader: Sebastião Mateus de Sousa Malanje Ecclesiastical Accountability: Brazil General Conference through Bishop José Ildo Swartelle de Mello Photo Credit: Addicted04, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go…
Ghana
…Membership: 2,696 Ordained Ministers: 25 Ministerial Candidates: 13 Superintendent: Ahmed Kenneth Quarshie Ecclesiastical Accountability: Free Methodist Church in Canada Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go…
Emmanuel & Rachel Nzungize
…and Matayo to feel comfortable and well-loved in their Kibogora home discernment for Rachel and Emmanuel as they seek what God may have planned for their future Recent Newsletters 06.24.2024…
Mozambique
…FM Membership: 20,402 Ordained Ministers: 139 Ministerial Candidates: 25 Bishop: Pedro Viegas Simão Ecclesiastical Accountability: Free Methodist World Conference Pray Go Give Commit Church Planting & Development Funding the Mozambique…
Tanzania
…Ministerial Candidates: 15 Superintendent: Yesse Mlongecha Ecclesiastical Accountability: Democratic Republic of Congo General Conference through Bishop Lubunga Venance W’Ehusha Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go…
Michael & Maria Long
…and build family trust as a community. These activities open the door for sharing the gospel and growth in the Christian faith. Pray For the evangelization of immigrants and discipleship…
Moisés & Jacione Souza
…and development of their marriage and children the leading of the Holy Spirit in identifying national leaders the purchase of land and construction of a church, mission house and community…
Larry & Katie Winckles
…facilitates women’s ministry programs, oversees a weekly English class offered free to the community and has a ministry of hospitality. Both Larry and Katie are involved with the Hungarian Set…
The United Kingdom
…41 Ministerial Candidates: 5 Country Leader: Superintendent John Townley Ecclesiastical Accountability: Free Methodist Church USA through Bishop Keith Cowart Photo Credit: TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pray Go…
Daniela DaCunha
Daniela DaCunha is passionate about Community Church Planting (CCP). As a successful CCP trainer in Paraguay, she moved to Maldonado, Uruguay, in 2021 to form and train new CCP teams….
Kay Stotts Godoy
…the baton to Sara Moreno of Colombia. Kay now comes alongside the Empowering Transformational Church team to encourage growth and development in Latin American settings, including FM schools and afterschool…
Juan Carlos Rodriguez & Yaneth Aguirre
…and implementing the vision and mission of the Latin America Area. The vision also includes the promotion of new transformation projects having an impact on communities. In addition to Paraguay,…
Casto
…For peace and stability for Country-X health, wisdom and strength for leading his large conference and coaching other leaders development of healthy leaders, multiplication of committed disciples and empowerment of…
Thad & Nikki Roller
The Rollers live and minister in Cajicá, just outside Bogotá, Colombia. They are passionate about seeing leaders, disciples and churches multiplied in their community and throughout Latin America. Thad’s primary…
Rich & Laurie Sheriff
…U.S. and leading short-term mission teams to various parts of the world, the Chilean Conference of the FMC invited the Sheriffs to come full time and plant bilingual churches. Along…
Becca
…general conference status the Taiwan Annual Conference as it expands commitment to missions abroad and at home a renewal of evangelistic zeal among churches as they face the challenges of…
Always a Friend for Jesus
…the U.S. Five Indonesian churches from different denominations have sent eightmissionaries to minister with us. We reach out to these caregivers in the parks and communities by being their friends…
Turning Lunch into Life
As part of our gatherings in Creative Access-VN, we prioritize testimonies of church planters and people who have made commitments to Jesus. This year, a testimony of thanks came from…
Why Are You Singing
…prayers in this “underground place” ministry. When Ms. Holly was accosted by the neighbors from the apartment complex, they asked her, “Why are you all singing?” Ms. Holly’s response was,…
Eric & Virginia
…Christ across Asia health, safety and ongoing strength wisdom and discernment as they seek to provide leadership throughout Asia clarity and love in communication across multiple cultures Spirit-filled ministry effectiveness…
Jason & Wendi
…completed success in learning and using the language help as they seek to build relationships with others through hospitality and intentional outreach Recent Newsletters 07.22.2024 04.22.2024 01.10.2024 11.13.2023 07.25.2023 06.08.2023…
Gene & Minori Hall
Gene and Minori Hall began serving in Japan in August 2019. With Christians comprising only 1% of the population, there is an urgent need for the gospel in Japan. The…
Corey & Connie Persing
…as a “regional reporting and tech coach,” developing an area-wide reporting system to provide financial accountability, integrity and up-to-date information. Connie serves on the Thailand ICCM National Committee and provides…
Roger Stone
Roger Stone has been an affiliate missionary since 2008. He and his wife, Vangie, are involved in consulting with the local Bible translation committees for Ayta languages as they translate…
Seth & Hlawn Hlawn Van Tifflin
…Abigail Pray For safety and good health for their family the ability to communicate effectively in the Thai language people in Asia to have open hearts and be receptive to…
Chris & Yuko Wilkins
…in various capacities, teaching at the Tokyo Biblical Seminary, teaching English classes from a biblical perspective, serving in the community, translating and doing street ministry. Children: Caleb, Corey Pray For…