Having previous experience as overseas missionaries, the Chandlers joined with Partners International to serve in South Asia (covering India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan). Asian culture greatly respects long-term relationships and, over the years, Tom and Clare have had the opportunity to foster relationships with a number of key church leaders in Asia.

In April of 2000, they were asked to assist a large church in Singapore to reestablish itself by sharpening its missions focus and mentoring its leadership. They have since phased out of that role and are focusing on their ministry of leadership training within India as well as Tom’s role as South Asia Director for Partners International. Tom’s responsibilities include identifying and recommending potential new local ministry partners in South and Southeast Asia. Due to this position, Tom has opportunity to come alongside of ministries and individuals to assist and give them perspective and guidance for the future.

Within India, Tom and Clare and involved with Joshua Vision India, in conjunction with Indian partners of Partners International, Dr. and Mrs. Vijayam. This project envisions a minimum of one witnessing church in each of the 4,000 unreached people groups in India and deploying a “harvest force” of 40,000 believers.

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