Mel and Jillian
Assemblies of God global workers since 2010
We first arrived in Southern Asia in 2011 with two very young kids in tow. Our heart’s desire was to preach the gospel among the unreached and to minister to victims of human trafficking.The Lord opened doors for us beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Through the course of our time in the fourth largest Muslim country in the world, we were able to see many dreams realized. We were involved with Akhi’s Place, a Project Rescue-affiliated residential home for young girls born into brothels, since its launch in early 2012. We served as the directors of this amazing ministry, and we also actively engaged in children’s camps, taught at the national Bible school, and intentionally proclaimed the gospel to our friends and neighbors. In addition, we coached new global workers through the itineration process and prepared them for fruitful longevity on the field through our work with Eurasia Candidate Coaching.
In 2018, we followed God’s call on our lives and transitioned to a new assignment within AGWM. For the last several years, we have continued to focus on Muslim ministry, now in a broader context, through the teamwork of Global Initiative. Our hearts have burned for decades for the people of Islam, and they are waiting to encounter Jesus. We believe that every Muslim deserves to hear the Truth about Jesus, and we are working toward that end.
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip and mobilize the Church to see Muslims everywhere reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through intercession, training, research, and mobilization, we prepare believers to cross religious and cultural barriers with humility, wisdom, and love.
We accomplish this by raising up prayer partners, developing understanding of Islam and Muslim cultures, equipping believers to share a culturally sensitive witness, training disciple-makers among Muslim-background believers, and supporting the establishment of churches among Muslim communities.
Your faithful partnership fuels the mission
We are currently raising funds for our next term. We have been serving in the Muslim world since 2010. Every prayer and generous contribution, whether as monthly support or cash offerings, sustains our work of equipping the global Church to reach Muslims.