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Alan and Ammabellee Bacus are FMWM Asia’s first international missionaries to share the vision to “Influence a Million in Asia for Christ.” They envision mobilizing Free Methodist churches by intentionally planting community churches through campus ministry and forming disciple-making communities in gateway cities in Asia.

Alan is the former bishop, and Ammabellee is the former mission director of FMC Philippines. Together they initiated vibrant campus movements in their country.

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Becca trains leaders for church ministry, church planting and evangelism. Becca conducts workshops, mentors, leads Bible studies and small groups, and preaches regularly. Asia FMC has a goal of reaching a million for Jesus. Becca looks forward to training Asian leaders to meet this goal.

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After working on university campuses in Creative Access-CA for a decade, Bryan and Tammy now serve with the Asia area leadership development team. They work with the Gethsemane Leadership Training pathway to equip and encourage pastors and church planters in Asia, serving those receiving training for ordination. Bryan and Tammy also serve as missionaries in residence for the East Michigan Conference, connecting with refugees in their city and investing in leadership development. 

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Thom and Sherry Cahill serve across Asia and focus on leadership development. Thom’s roles involve strategic planning, discipleship, coaching, mentoring, teaching through Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) modules and assisting the team in additional supportive roles. Sherry serves as coordinator of Leadership Lift, GLT teacher and video scriptwriter, video editor (as needed), mentor, coach, and administrative support to the Asia Area director.

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David Clemente is currently a U.S.- based missionary serving Asia. As a member of the Asia Leadership Team, Dr. David Clemente regularly travels to consult with pastors and supervise selected Asian leaders. He is an Asia Area Assistant Director overseeing FMWM interests in the Philippines, Creative Access Asia-IA, and the Oceania region. David has a vision for mobilizing partnerships and encouraging support for FMWM-Asia’s vision of influencing a million Asians for Jesus. David’s wife, Sarah, also served as an FMWM missionary in Asia until 2024, when she began serving as the Director of Christian Education for a local church in Illinois.

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Darin and Jill have ministered in Asia since 2009. Darin serves as Asia Area associate director, and Jill fulfills various mentoring and administrative roles. Their ministry focus is training and credentialing Free Methodist leaders across Asia through the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) strategy. Darin also works closely with Asia Area Director Eric to develop and implement a mission strategy for the work in Asia.

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Richard and Sheila have served the FM Church in various capacities: pastoring, church planting, and serving as missionaries. Their ministry experience spans six states and three continents. Sheila will train children’s ministry leaders. Richard will train Free Methodist pastors across Asia in Inductive Bible Study Methodology through the Gethsemane Leadership Training (GLT) strategy. They will also raise financial support for church plants and motorcycles for Asian leaders. 

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For 35 years, Pastor Eric and his wife, Virginia, have faithfully served the Free Methodist Church in advancing the gospel and strengthening the global church. As Asia Area director for Free Methodist World Missions, Eric serves on behalf of the FMC-USA Board of Bishops, guiding the church’s growth across Asia. Rooted in Better Together biblical interdependence, he partners with FMC-Asia bishops, superintendents and national leaders to expand the church in 24 countries, equip missionaries, and foster deep connections between FMC-Asia and FMC-USA

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Trevor Foley is ordained in the Taiwan Annual Conference. He works as an FMWM-Asia missionary, helping reestablish an FM presence in South Korea. He and his wife also serve with Voice of the Martyrs – Korea (VOMK). Trevor oversees one of VOMK’s regional offices. He is passionate about helping Koreans worldwide receive the Word of God and be faithful witnesses wherever the Lord has called them.

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Gene and Minori Hall have been serving with the FMWM since August 2019. They make their home in Japan supporting the Free Methodist churches. Their primary role is leadership training in Southeast Asia, working to equip Christian leaders with the tools to lead well. They also assist countries in developing a plan of discipleship to help new believers be rooted in Christ from the moment they receive Christ. 

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Helri and Phuong are called to be a part of the Free Methodist vision to influence a million for Jesus in Asia, where 85.4% of the world’s least-evangelized people live. Helri is part of the Gethsemane Leadership Training team, developing faithful leaders who will develop other leaders and multiply churches. Phuong compiles stories of what God is doing in Asia to inspire others to become a part of the vision. Helri and Phuong are new parents to their first child, a daughter named Asia.

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Jason and Wendi began their service with FMWM – Asia in 2011.  They currently live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, supporting the growth and development of God’s kingdom in Thailand and broader Southeast Asia. Through graphic design, English education at Chiang Mai University’s School of Medicine, mentee relationships with Thai doctors and medical professionals, and the discipleship and mentoring of Thai pastors and leaders, Jason assists with the overall strategy of Asia to reach 1 million Asians for Jesus and raise 10,000 leaders.

Wendi leverages her gift of hospitality to build relationships, opening their home to leaders and Thai friends. The Doblin’s home serves many in the FMWM community who travel to Chiang Mai.

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As a U.S.-based partner for FMWM-Asia, Kristen travels to Asia to teach pastoral development modules as part of the Gethsemane Leadership Training team. She represents the Asia Area director supporting and developing the Free Methodist Church in Creative Access-BG in partnership with the Immanuel Conference of Creative Access-IN. She also coaches and encourages Asian women in ministry.

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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.

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Teresita serves as president of the Philippine Free Methodist Social Ministries inc. (PFMSMI), which cares for abandoned and at-risk children. Ian volunteers as the physical plan maintenance worker at Ahon Community Care Center (ACCC). Now they are stepping into a new journey of faith, outreach and transformation in Fiji. Their roles will include:

• coaching and mentoring local leaders across the country

• training national leaders

• evangelism and discipleship

• initiating and establishing children’s ministry and other crisis centers

• promoting and training church leaders to start income-generating projects

• acquiring land and constructing a ministry center

Teresita and Ian are excited to serve in Fiji.

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Joshua and Elizabeth Opena serve the FMWM-Asia team as U.S.-based partners, providing support and development in Asia under the leadership of Area Director Eric and FMC-Asia missionary Alan Bacus.

Joshua is the former lead pastor of God’s Family Christian Fellowship, a Filipino church in Sacramento, California. Having served as a bi-vocational pastor, hospice chaplain and medical social worker, Joshua is helping develop an elective pastoral counseling module for the Gethsemane Leadership Training pastoral development initiative.

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The Persings serve in Southeast Asia with a focus on the ministries of Thailand. Corey is the national coordinator of ICCM work in Thailand, serving seven project sites. He also serves on the Asia Leadership Team as a mentor/adviser for national leadership and ministry in Southeast Asia. His role includes working 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 hospitality, encouragement and a healthy perspective on their work.

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Roger Stone has been an affiliate missionary since 2008. He and his wife, Vangie, work in consulting with Ayta Mag-Indi and Ayta Mag-Antsi teams translating the Old Testament and the Ayta Ambala team translating the New Testament. They are also involved in promoting Scripture use.

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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 is active in sharing love, hope and faith with migrant workers, international students and new immigrants. She served as vice president of administration at Taiwan’s Holy Light Seminary from 2009 to 2015. Previously, Susan was a missionary to Taiwan for 20 years (1976-96).

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Seth and Hlawn Hlawn Van Tifflin and their three children reside in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Seth serves as the events coordinator for FMWM-Asia and the executive director for In Better Hands (an affiliate ministry partner of 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 the liaison for In Better Hands in Creative Access Country-MR. Seth is also studying the Burmese language.

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Chris and Yuko Wilkins have joined the Gethsemane Leadership Training team, emphasizing pastoral training without requiring traditional seminary. They mentor leaders who, in turn, mentor others.

They are also involved in various ministries in Japan, including café Bible studies for seekers, street ministry, seminary classes, neighborhood outreach, English classes in various settings and the local Free Methodist Church. Yuko is pioneering the development of the Web of Asian Women (WAW, pronounced WOW), a network for women to encourage one another in ministry.