Asian Church Missions

Asian churches are growing in number and depth across the Southern Baptist Convention, and our partnership is essential to fulfilling the Revelation 7:9 vision. Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, and Vietnamese congregations represent the Asian faces of the SBC, and many are active partners in IMB’s work of taking the gospel to the nations.

Together, we are taking the good news of Jesus to every corner of the earth.

Why send Asian American Missionaries?

Download the Asian Church Missions PDF to learn more about the importance of Asian Americans' involvement in international missions.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the work of the IMB. This year, we focus on the missionary stories of Henry and Thu Phan, and their daughter Theresa Dacio.

Additional Resources

Download and share resources to inform and inspire your church about Asian American mission efforts.

Ezra Bae

Ezra Bae

Asian Church Mobilization Strategist

Ezra Bae is IMB’s Asian American mobilizer. In this role, Ezra is responsible for connecting with Asian American congregations for purposes of partnership and mobilization. Born in South Korea, Ezra studied theology in Virginia and North Carolina and served 14 years as senior pastor of a Korean Baptist church before relocating with his family to serve as a missionary in East Asia. Ezra and his wife, Heesoon, have two adult children.

Learn more about IMB

The IMB’s vision is not ours to fashion.

“God has given His vision to the church. That vision, expressed so clearly in Revelation 7:9 of a multitude of every language, people and tribe and nation, is His vision.” — Dr. Paul Chitwood

Vision

A multitude from every language,
people, tribe and nation
knowing and worshiping
our Lord Jesus Christ
(Rev. 7:9)

Mission

To serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations

Three Ways to Engage in Missions

Pray

Rejoice over what God has done and continues to do as we intercede for missionaries and the nations.

Give

100% of your gifts transform lives with the gospel. We want to help you maximize the use of resources for His glory among all peoples.

Go

Since its beginning in 1845, the IMB has had one goal: take the good news of Jesus Christ to the world.

Asian American female missionary telling a story, sitting on cushions with children and mothers wearing hijabs