Jon & Beth are passionate about reaching the unreached and seeing the gospel take root in every people group, especially in Asia. After joining SEND in 1999, the Ecksteins departed for East Asia in 2001. Working among an UPG their first term, they had the privilege of seeing many of their students trust Christ and grow in Him. During this term they also added 2 children to their family: Lindsay (2003) and Jonathan (2005). After returning for their first furlough in 2005, Jon and Beth were asked to move into a leadership role as an Area Director. In 2014 Jon began serving as the East Asia Regional Director, responsible for SEND’s ministries in Japan, Taiwan and other East Asian countries. Jon is also currently launching SEND’s first regional hub, the International Office Asia, located in Taiwan. Beth is passionate about personal development and and as a credentialed life coach, Beth is involved in both personal coaching and coach training. In 2015 Beth accepted the role of Director of Women’s Ministry for SEND. The Ecksteins reside in Taiwan and are also actively involved in a bilingual church plant and building relationships in their community. 

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