When you think of mission work, you might picture someone traveling thousands of miles to a foreign land, learning a new language, and starting from scratch. And while that kind of sacrifice is beautiful, there's another approach that Asian Christian Mission believes is even more effective — empowering indigenous pastors who are already on the ground.
They Already Know the People
Indigenous pastors don't need cultural orientation. They grew up in the communities they serve. They speak the language fluently, they understand the customs, and they know the struggles their neighbors face every day. That kind of trust and familiarity can't be replicated — it can only be supported.
The Cost Is a Fraction — The Impact Is Multiplied
Supporting an indigenous pastor costs a fraction of what it takes to send and sustain a Western missionary overseas. That means your dollar goes further. A monthly gift that might seem modest by American standards can fully support a pastor, fund a feeding program, or provide Bibles and training materials for an entire congregation.
They Stay When Others Leave
One of the most powerful things about indigenous ministry is permanence. These pastors aren't on a two-year assignment — they're home. They're raising their families in the same communities where they preach. They're building relationships that last decades, not semesters. When hardship comes, they don't leave. They lean in.
ACM's Model: Prayer, Encouragement, and Resources
At Asian Christian Mission, we don't send missionaries — we support them. We partner with faithful pastors and ministry leaders across the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, India, and Vietnam. We provide prayer, encouragement, and financial resources so they can focus on what they do best: sharing the love of Jesus with their communities.
As our founder Greg Holmgren says, “We do it because God has called us and we said YES!”
When you give to ACM, you're not just donating — you're investing in leaders who are already doing the work. And that investment changes everything.
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