Tim and Huilan

Leadership Training 

Children: Ethan, Micah & Cianna 

Tim and Huilan moved back to East Asia in 2010 to start a seminary in their city. Tim recruited teachers who helped create ordination exams for local house church pastors. Last year they started a new initiative, the Center for House Church Theology, where Tim serves as a fellow. Three missionary families moved to different cities in their region in 2023 which brings the total units in the region to 11, despite increasing religious persecution. They rejoice that one pastor, held in prison for a year, has been released and is now with his wife and family. Also, three new Parakaleo groups are starting (online and in person), to encourage spiritual growth for women. The political climate is still stifling, but they are hopeful as they see increased openness in people's hearts. They are also glad that the book Faithful Disobedience, featuring the writings of many house church leaders, has been published to teach and inspire other churches facing persecution. 

Prayer Requests (Updated 7/31/24):

• Pray for Christ’s College Taipei, China Reformed Theological Seminary, and the Christian Hakka Seminary. Pray for the Diaspora Ministry Academy, a school they hope to open in Korea for refugee and migrant worker children.
• Pray for the Lord to bring blessings out of the disaster for the families of earthquake victims and those who were injured in the April earthquake in Taiwan.
• Pray for their children: Ethan, Micah, and Ciana in their spiritual journey. May the Lord move in their hearts and draw them closer to Him.