Missions

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As a member of Acts Ministries International (AMI™), Church of Southland is committed to supporting and sending out missionaries around the world. From the very first year, Southland has made it a priority, both financially and spiritually, to join God in His global redemptive work by partnering with local missionaries and planting new churches on the mission field. Join with us in praying for our global missionaries and churches.

Therefore go...

As a member of Acts Ministries International (AMI™), Church of Southland is committed to supporting and sending out missionaries around the world. From the very first year, Southland has made it a priority, both financially and spiritually, to join God in His global redemptive work by partnering with local missionaries and planting new churches on the mission field. Join with us in praying for our global missionaries and churches.
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OUR MISSIONARIES

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the pham family

Pastor TINA, Anthony, and zachary PHAM

The Pham's are missionaries serving in Southeast Asia.

Interested in supporting the Pham's or receiving regular updates?

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the SATO family

Pastor Jason, Jess, Jonah, Lilly, and Ayla sato

The Sato's are AMI church planters in Tokyo, Japan hoping to plant in 2025.

Interested in supporting the Sato's or receiving regular updates?

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ELDER JOHN & YISHO KIM

Elder John and Yisho Kim

Elder John & Yisho Kim serve at Bridge of the Valley Church in Scottsdale, AZ.

Interested in supporting Elder John & Yisho Kim or receiving regular updates?

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PASTOR WON & HOPE KIM

Pastor Won and Hope Kim

Pastor Won and Hope are missionaries serving in Indonesia.

Interested in supporting Pastor Won & Hope or receiving regular updates?

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Davey & P. Trina Pham

Davey & P. Trina Pham

P. Trina Pham and her husband Davey Pham (now retired) are missionaries serving in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

AMI Quarterly Newsletter - Q4 2025

Church of Southland (a member of ACTS Ministries International) invites you to read about the latest ministry updates and prayer requests from our AMI missionaries and local pastors serving overseas. Download the AMI Quarterly Newsletter today, which serves to bring awareness about what God is doing through AMI missions.

Click Here to Download the AMI Quarterly Newsletter Q4 2025

Our current AMI 1 Year Interns

Our current AMI 1 Year Interns

AMI provides 1-year internships for young adults to serve alongside full-time ministry leaders so that they may see God’s global purpose at work and develop a lifestyle in line with God’s mission.

TIMOTHY CHU

Cobán, Guatemala
Prayer Requests
  • Spanish language acquisition for ministry
  • Protection and unity with fellow interns
  • Intimacy with God and His plans

Anna Smith

Cobán, Guatemala
Prayer Requests
  • Dependence on God for daily strength
  • Wisdom and discernment in serving the local community
  • Continual joy from God in all circumstances

CURRENT MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO MISSIONS?

SHORT TERM TRIPS FOR 2026*

PHASE 1 (EARLY 2026):
  • (CLOSED) Coban, Guatemala (March 21- March 28)
  • (CLOSED) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 27 - April 3)
  • (CLOSED) Tokyo, Japan (April 7 - April 20)
  • (CLOSED) Jakarta, Indonesia (April 8 - April 20)
  • Lima, Peru (April 10 - April 28)
  • Tijuana (May 16)

PHASE 2 (MID-2026):

PHASE 3 (LATE 2026):

*Please note that all dates are subject to change. 

EXPECTATIONS

Applicants must be a member of Church of Southland who continuously fulfills the following criteria:

  • Actively attending regular Sunday Worship for at least one year
  • Completed Experiencing God discipleship or currently enrolled for the first time in January 2026
  • Attended Encounter Retreat at Church of Southland
  • Attending cell group & tithing regularly and consistently

* College Students are exempt from Experiencing God, Encounter, and tithing requirements. However, a reference from our college pastor is required.

** If you do not fulfill all these requirements but feel called to participate, contact a Missions committee member at missions@churchofsouthland.com

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

All team members are expected to:

  • Attend the mandatory large group training meeting
  • Attend weekly planning meetings with your team
  • Attend Friday Night Praise & Prayer every week
  • Serve at Awana and Food Pantry with your team
  • Fundraising & self-contribution are required
  • Attend debrief meetings

Absences may be allowed due to a true emergency.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Send an email to missions@churchofsouthland.com if you have any questions.

APPLICATION FORMS

Phase 1 applications are still open for:
  • Lima, Peru
  • Tijuana
Phase 2 applications are still open for:
  • Arizona, US (open to college students & young adults)
  • Tokyo, Japan (must speak Japanese; 20's preferred)
Phase 3 applications are open for:
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Coban, Guatemala