Presbyterian Mission Agency Asia and the Pacific Archives

Like a mustard seed

Posted May 30th, 2024

Christians are minorities in Asia and the Pacific. The area is known to be home to the most Buddhists in the world, with a projection of 476 million followers in 2050. Nonetheless, the Christian population may rise by about 33% and reach 381 million in 2050. The highest growth in church membership occurred between 1970–2020. In countries like China, the phenomenon of house churches continues to grow, which is in direct contrast with the global North, where church membership is declining.

A rising tide of urgency

Posted February 6th, 2020

When discussing the issue of forced migration, we see images in the U.S. of violence and economic inequality in Central America, South America and parts of the Middle East.

A worldwide roundup

Posted June 20th, 2019

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been committed to interconnectional ministry in God’s mission at the local, national and global levels since 1837. Since that time, more than 8,000 mission co-workers have shared the good news of Jesus Christ with millions of people worldwide. Meet some of our mission co-workers around the world.

Thai safe house creates space to care for the marginalized

Posted March 22nd, 2019

Imagine being so ill or traumatized that you cannot remember where you were born. You have no identification. You cannot work. You have no home.

World Mission names regional liaison for Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Posted February 25th, 2019

Hery Ramambasoa is World Mission’s new area coordinator for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. His home base will be Suava, Fiji, so he can easily travel throughout the region.

Asia and the Pacific consultation celebrates the success of partnership and looks to the future

Posted February 6th, 2019

During Presbyterian World Mission’s recent global partner consultation for Asia and the Pacific in Thailand, more than 50 representatives came together for two days to discuss the effectiveness of current partner relationships, what it means to be partners in God’s mission today, where God is calling us to put our energy and what resources are needed to move forward.