The churches in Japan also need more solid teaching in the Word. Within the church, one of the biggest challenges faced is the age of pastors who reflect the aging trends in society at large. Currently, the average age of a pastor in Japan is approaching 60 years of age. Seventy-five percent of the pastors are over 55. There are more pastors active in the church in Japan who are past 80, than there are those under 30 (Asianaccess.org). As a result, an issue facing many churches now is finding people who are trained in the Word to take on the mantle of leading the churches.

"Approximately 40 per cent of Nepalese live below the poverty line of US$12 per person/per month. Despite some progress in poverty reduction in recent years and declining rates of urban poverty, the problem remains widespread and most indicators suggest that it is on the rise."

Through TWR’s programs, some of the issues and concerns in the Philippines that are being met include Biblical training for church leaders, spiritual needs of the people, marriage/family problems, domestic violence, out-of-school youth, drug abuse, as well as teenage pregnancy and abortion.

TWR-Asia Singapore ministry seeks "To serve together with the Church and like minded organizations and individuals in Singapore, engaging and enabling them through Spirit-led partnerships, utilizing media platforms and other resources for the work of the Gospel in Asia and beyond".

"I want to see God change the hearts and lives of many women in my country, particularly those who are hopeless and helpless," says the Rev.

"Through God’s enabling, TWR Vietnam serves together with the Church in Vietnam, in leading people to follow Christ by using Spirit-led effective media to strengthen churches, to reach the unreached and unengaged, and to transform communities."