BTC'25 (Better Together Converge 2025) is the premier annual leadership event hosted by Free Methodist World Missions – Asia Area. It brings together Free Methodist Church leaders across Asia for a time of vision casting, equipping, encouragement, and collaboration — all for the glory of God and the expansion of His Kingdom.

This year’s BTC is not just regional, but global — bringing together leaders from across Asia and around the world. As members of the body of Christ, bound together by love, we are committed to biblical interdependence — with a shared identity and a shared mission. We have a bias toward action which propels a new shared acceleration toward our goal of influencing a million toward Jesus. We help one another, stimulating a shared sustainability… until we all reach the goal of our shared destiny in the Father’s great Kingdom.

Together, we move as one — from Asia and beyond — for the glory of God.

• Arrival Date: October 31, 2025

• Conference Dates: November 1–3, 2025

• Departure Date: November 4, 2025


• Venue: Centara Riverside Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Key leaders of the Free Methodist Church across Asia (and globally) are invited. This event is for those seeking missional vision, leadership development, and opportunities for Kingdom collaboration.

Register here:
bit.ly/BTC25Rgstr

You’ll receive a confirmation email after registering.

Registration Rates:

• $325 – Early Bird (until June 1)

• $350 – Standard (until August 1)


• $375 – Late (after August 1)

Must register and pay to avail of the discounted rates.

• 4 nights hotel accommodation (Oct. 31–Nov. 4)

• Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks)

• Airport pickup and hotel–venue transfers

• Conference sessions and materials

• October 31: Arrival & Check-in

• November 1–3: Main conference sessions

• November 4: Departure

A detailed schedule will be shared closer to the event.

Participants will be assigned to one of the following hotels:


• Riverside House

• Mawin Hotel

• Centara Riverside Hotel

Check-in: Oct. 31; Check-out: Nov. 4


Hotel assignments will be available closer to the event.

• Breakfast is served at your assigned hotel (Mawin guests will eat at Riverside House).

• Lunch and snacks will be provided at Centara Hotel, the main venue.

• Dinner is at your own expense — evenings are free.

For dietary restrictions or allergies, email: fmc4asia@gmail.com

TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card):
Required within 72 hours before arrival

• Apply at tdac.immigration.go.th

• Submit passport, flight, and hotel details

• Free of charge

Visa Requirements:

• Visitors from 93 countries (US, Canada, UK, EU, etc.) can enter visa-free for 60 days

• Others must apply for a Tourist Visa or e-Visa

• Starting June 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be required for visa-free travelers

Upon Arrival:

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months

• You may be asked for proof of onward travel

• Travel insurance is recommended

Check with the Thai Immigration Bureau or your local consulate for the latest updates.

Look for the BTC’25 Welcome Team holding a sign at the airport.
If you don’t see them, wait at Starbucks in the domestic terminal — do not exit the airport.
Transportation to your hotel is included in your registration.

Yes. Translation will be provided via Zoom. Please bring a smartphone with Zoom installed and your own headset or earphones.

Yes. During the Opening Ceremony on November 1, there will be a cultural event where you're invited to wear traditional attire and, if you’d like, prepare a 2–3 minute cultural presentation. Please email fmc4asia@gmail.com to inform us in advance if you plan to present.

• Wear modest, culturally respectful clothing.

• Avoid tank tops and short shorts during formal sessions.

• National attire is encouraged for the Opening Ceremony.


Chiang Mai’s November temperature ranges from 20–30℃. The meeting venue is air-conditioned, so bring a jacket, scarf, or shawl to stay warm indoors.

Thailand uses Type A and Type C plugs (220V).
If you're coming from outside Asia, bring a universal adapter.
More info: power-plugs-sockets.com/thailand/

• Comfortable, modest clothing suitable for church and conference settings

• Jacket or shawl for cold indoor sessions

• National attire for the Opening Ceremony

• Optional: Small gift or souvenir from your country

Thailand is an honor-shame culture. Please:

• Dress modestly

• Avoid loud or confrontational behavior

• Observe how locals interact and follow their lead

• Limited physical contact is advised unless familiar

Yes. We welcome volunteers in areas like translation, ushering, media, and logistics.
You can indicate your interest by sending us a message at fmc4asia@gmail.com.

Join the Signal group for real-time updates. You will also receive updates through email.

• Email: fmc4asia@gmail.com

• Rev. Dr. Eric Spangler: eric4asia@gmail.com

• Rev. Edna Bacus: ebacus69@gmail.com