The Kwon's Missionary Journey

She Was Our Lydia Pastor Khumi Was Called Home to the Lord After a Battle with Malaria, Yet Her Fruit Remains Some of the most important people in God's Kingdom never become famous. Their names rarely appear in books, and their pictures seldom flash across conference screens. They do not lead large organizations or speak before thousands. Yet heaven knows their names, and eternity bears witness to their faithfulness. Pastor Khumi was one of those people. On June 7, 2026, Pastor Khumi entered the presence of Jesus after a courageous battle with malaria. For eight years, she served as a pioneer missionary in the remote villages of Northern Rakhine, one of the most difficult and least-reached regions of Myanmar. As news of her passing spread through our network of pastors and church leaders, a profound sense of loss was met with an outpouring of deep reverence. A Quiet Heroine of God's Mission Pastors from across Myanmar immediately began sharing memories and tribute...

God Is Raising Leaders in a Land of War and Refugees Dear Friends and Ministry Partners, Grace and peace to you from Southeast Asia. Near the Thailand-Myanmar border, in the town of Mae Sot, a small classroom recently became a holy place of worship, hope, and calling. There, Chapman International College (CIC) opened its 2026 academic year with a special worship service for students preparing for ministry among Myanmar diaspora and refugee communities. From the outside, it may have looked like a simple gathering in a modest classroom. But to those of us who were there, it was a powerful reminder that God is still at work among displaced people, refugee families, migrant communities, and churches living in the shadow of conflict. A Classroom Filled with Calling About 20 students joined the opening worship service. They came from Mae Sot, Umphang, and the area near Mae La Refugee Camp, where many Myanmar refugees have lived for years. Many of these students have persona...

Dear Friends and Ministry Partners, Grace and peace to you from Southeast Asia. Recently, we witnessed a beautiful moment of God’s faithfulness in a small mountain village in northern Thailand. It was one of those moments that reminded us again that the gospel often grows quietly, slowly, and faithfully—one family, one village, and one act of obedience at a time. Near Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, there is a small mountain village called Hoi Kop Kap. About 1,000 people live there. For many years, the community has been shaped by traditional beliefs, including ancestor worship and spirit worship. In places like this, the gospel is not always easily understood, and the beginning of a church often requires much patience, prayer, and personal relationship. But by God’s grace, the seed of the gospel began to take root in this village. A Small Beginning in One Home The ministry in Hoi Kop Kap began through the outreach of Pasak Church of the Nazarene, a local Nazarene churc...

Dear Partners and Friends, Grace and peace to you from Myanmar. These days, much of Myanmar is suffering under extreme heat reaching over 104°F, along with the deep pain of ongoing civil conflict. Yet in the midst of this hardship, God provided a place of unexpected refreshment. From April 28 to May 1, we gathered in the mountains of Shan State for a pastors’ seminar, where the mornings were cool and gentle—dropping below 65°F. For many of these pastors, it felt like stepping into a place of rest that God Himself had prepared. But more than the weather, it was the presence of God that renewed us. A Pioneer Work Becoming a Movement Over the past five years, the Shan Pioneer Area has grown from a fragile beginning into a vibrant and multiplying ministry. What was once a mission frontier is now becoming a strong network of faith, with 10 churches, 10 pastors, and 13 preaching points. Next year, this work is expected to be established as the Myanmar Eastern District. This i...