Local leaders gathered in Southeast Asia

About — Since 1997

Our mission: evangelizing, equipping, empowering.

The three E's

A whole-of-life mission, rooted in local leadership.

01

Evangelizing the lost

First and foremost, we focus on telling the Good News to the lost of Southeast Asia and China. Since 1997, we've been blessed to reach people in places many can't go — through persecution, treacherous travel, and war. His Kingdom is growing, and we are joyful to play a small part in His great plan.

02

Equipping native leaders

We equip native Christian leaders from many ethnic backgrounds with the tools and knowledge to better minister to their own congregations. We opened a Master-level course on Biblical exegesis so leaders from across the region can come and study — instead of sending one person abroad, we can train ten local leaders at home. Many will go on to evangelize and minister in their own villages. We also teach through audio applications reaching remote areas of China — one group on their phones now numbers over 500 people. Stephen is also translating his study notes into Lisu, so Lisu leaders have a commentary in their own language.

03

Empowering communities

We empower local leaders in their ministries through long-term friendship, prayer, and visits to the field. In some areas, we've helped congregations and surrounding communities grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. People are more than spiritual beings — they also need to eat. One recent initiative encourages farmers to grow coffee as a sustainable replacement for drug-producing crops like opium. When communities can support themselves, they can also support their churches and Kingdom workers.

A note from the field

“Recently, we have reached one of the most restrictive countries in Southeast Asia. Many people there are coming to Christ and being baptized — weekly. Praise God.”

(Country name withheld for security reasons.) Please pray for our missions and consider partnering with us as we further His Kingdom.

From the field

Asians for Christ — moments from the field
Asians for Christ — moments from the field
Asians for Christ — moments from the field

Board & Leadership

The people guiding the mission.

Derek Voorhees — Ministry Staff · West Side Christian Church

Derek Voorhees

Ministry Staff · West Side Christian Church

Derek presently serves on the ministry staff of West Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois. He formerly served as president and professor at Boise Bible College and on the ministry staff of other churches throughout America. He studied at Ozark Christian College, Lincoln Christian Seminary, and Dallas Theological Seminary. Derek has served with Stephen Wong since the inception of AFC and has made multiple trips to teach with him in Southeast Asia.

Kyle Purdy — Associate Youth Minister · Indiana

Kyle Purdy

Associate Youth Minister · Indiana

Kyle is an associate youth minister at a church in Indiana. He has an amazing wife and two incredible daughters. He is a Chick-fil-A fanatic and loves watching football on Sundays. His heart is that all students would come to personally know the love of Jesus Christ.

Jeremiah Scadden — Lead Minister · Parkview Christian Church

Jeremiah Scadden

Lead Minister · Parkview Christian Church

Jeremiah lives in Wooster, Ohio, with his wife, Beth, and their youngest daughter, Hallie. They have two adult children: their daughter Emily, who is married to Taylor, and their son Matthew, who is married to Sarah. They also have one grandchild, Grayson. Jeremiah serves as the Lead Minister of Parkview Christian Church in Wooster. He loves serving as a board member for AFC and appreciates its passion for Jesus, as well as its desire to teach Scripture and Scripture alone.

Caleb Hutchcraft — College Age Pastor · Southeast Christian Church

Caleb Hutchcraft

College Age Pastor · Southeast Christian Church

Caleb is the College Age Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been in vocational ministry for more than 15 years, serving the local and global Church. Caleb and his wife, Rachel, love their three children: Finn, Naomi, and River.

Bruce Thornsbrough — Preaching Minister · West Lebanon Christian Church

Bruce Thornsbrough

Preaching Minister · West Lebanon Christian Church

Bruce has served as the Preaching Minister at West Lebanon Christian Church in West Lebanon, Indiana, since May 2000. He met Stephen at Lincoln Christian Seminary in the mid-1990s and has partnered with Asians for Christ since that time.

Max R. Peterson — Student and young adult minister · Fifth Avenue Christian Church, Havre, Montana

Max R. Peterson

Student and young adult minister · Fifth Avenue Christian Church, Havre, Montana

Full-time student and young adult ministry leader at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. Married to Liz, father of Ezra and Hazel.

Get in touch

Want to know more?

For details on what we do, partnerships, or how to walk alongside us, send us a note. We'd love to hear from you.

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