ASEA began in the Philippines in 1987.

It was formed after Dirk Wood and his family had spent almost one year working in that country as missionaries. In the Philippines, they found a nation torn by war and strife and flooded with poverty and sickness. The ministry has come a long way since it’s beginning and is now fulfilling the ASEA vision through:

• Evangelistic Outreach
• Arise & Shine Schools of Bibliology and Theological Seminary
• Church Planting
• Medical Clinic and Outreaches
• Feeding Programs