United States

Areas of Work: United States | France | Eastern Congo | Southeast Asia

Our Work

From our home base in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. Tim conducts online courses for pastors and theological students in Myanmar and the Congo, two countries too dangerous to visit in person currently. He also preaches and teaches in various immigrant churches, such as congregations in Texas and Maryland. Dr. Jill speaks on labyrinth prayer and the Chartres Cathedral, and exhibits her photographs from our ministries around the world. On occasion, Tim and Jill conduct half-day retreats from their Minnesota home.

Testimonies

I have lived a life of loneliness since 2022 [since my forced exile from my war-torn home country]. With abiding love and grace, Dr. Tim has interacted with me, with other MIT friends, encouraged us, and prayed for me as our older brother. Thus, when I think of him and our time together, I think of [Dietrich Bonhoeffer's] Life Together and Letters and Papers from Prison. I would never forget that it was also he who called me and prayed for me a day after that fateful day [May 30, 2022]. I would fondly remember his brotherly love as long as my fragile life endures.

Pum Za Mang, Ph.D.
Princeton Theological Seminary

Through the support and fellowship I received from FHLGM’s ministry, I have come to understand the depth of God’s love and grace. This ministry has helped me grow spiritually and strengthened my faith. Being part of FHLGM’s ministry has deepened my relationship with Christ, reminding me that I am not alone on this journey of faith. Today, I live with a renewed sense of purpose, seeking to reflect God’s love in my life and to be a light to others who may feel lost."

Chan Chum Hei, Ph.D.
Pastor of Chin Baptist Church
Columbus, Ohio

2026 United States Goals

Support, inspire, and encourage immigrants and students from Myanmar who are studying, working, or simply living in the USA by publishing biblical reflections online in English, meeting with select groups, and occasionally preaching and teaching in one of the immigrant churches

Publish biblical reflections online, particularly geared toward the Myanmar community
Mentor and support Burmese Masters-level students, PhD candidates, and PhD holders who are studying or staying in the USA, as individuals or in small groups
Preach and teach in Burmese churches, as invited, time permitting

2026 Writing/Media Goals

To continue to develop, and make increasingly accessible, written and digital resources in keeping with the mission of Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries: “to teach, inspire, and encourage followers of Christ to serve God more effectively as Spirit-led leaders”. The target group includes Tim’s current and former students, colleagues, and associates, along with others living in the troubled regions served by FHLGM: Myanmar, Thailand, and Eastern Congo, as well as English speaking supporters and team members.

Write biblical reflections in English to publish on Facebook and Spirit-ledleader.com.
Translate select articles into Burmese for active marketing/advertising in Burmese-speaking contexts; into French for Eastern Congo; and Swahili for Eastern Congo (principally through Facebook).
Create a new promotional video focused on our work along the Thai-Myanmar border
Finish creating and launch Faith, Hope, and Love Global’s new website