Stories from the Field
These stories are about people just like you, professionals faithfully serving in the local community and witnessing in the workplace, with a heart for the unreached and God’s glory among the nations. Then they began to prepare themselves and took steps to explore, each starting from different stages of life. The rest was history.
These are our alumni or current associates on the field. We have changed the names and, in some cases, the gender. But they are real life stories.
Missionary Call – What Inspires, Informs & Confirms it? You will be encouraged by the journey of Mitch & Zoe.
For the security of those serving in sensitive locations, some names and identifying details have been changed.
Hugh & Ina
University Teachers / Educators
Ten years investing in students whose impact continues today. Hugh and Ina used their careers in education to serve in East Asia, opening their home, discipling university students, and investing in relationships that continue bearing fruit through Christian leaders today.
Jessie's Story
Fortune 100 Finance Manager, Business & Technology Professional
Her workplace opened the door to reach women far beyond her office. Jessie moved to East Asia with a Fortune 100 technology firm, where a small Bible study with coworkers grew into a community of women and eventually an inter-church conference reaching dozens.
Matt's Story
Young Professional / Early Career
East Asia opened unexpected doors to friendships across cultures and faiths. During a year of language study before beginning his career in East Asia, Matt built meaningful relationships with classmates from North Korea, Egypt, Yemen, and across the Middle East, creating opportunities for deep conversations about faith.
The Story of Mike and Sharon
Empty Nesters / Consultant & Special Educator
A new calling in the “golden years”. Their “Golden Years” became a new season of mission. After years of waiting, Mike and Sharon moved to East Asia, bringing decades of professional experience in energy consulting and special education into a new chapter of service and ministry.
Max & Annie's Story
IT Professional / Mid-Career Family
When a career crisis became part of the calling. A career crisis became a journey of calling, faith, and purpose. After years of building a career and life in East Asia, Max faced unexpected professional uncertainty. Through prayer, perseverance, and a season of transition, Max and Annie discovered God’s faithfulness in navigating career, family, and ministry.
John & Wendy's Story
Experienced Professionals / Family
Career, calling—and six years of waiting. Six years of waiting led to sixteen years of career, family, and ministry abroad. John and Wendy patiently waited for the right opportunity to serve in East Asia, eventually building a life where professional expertise, raising a family, and ministry worked together.
Adrian, Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer / Mid-Career Professional
Eight years in East Asia—and a career he didn't have to abandon. Adrian left a leadership position in the U.S. to join a small start-up, using his engineering expertise while building meaningful relationships with colleagues—and returned home with valuable international experience.