Come see what God has been doing over the past three months.
- FALL 2026 -
September: Women's Conversation Club Launches
In August, KRC’s new Program Coordinator joined our team. By September, she had launched KRC’s second education initiative: Women's Conversation Club.
This biweekly pilot program has two simple goals: to help adult women from the refugee community develop their English skills and to create a sense of community and belonging among the women.
This biweekly pilot program has two simple goals: to help adult women from the refugee community develop their English skills and to create a sense of community and belonging among the women.
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Like our GED program, KRC's Conversation Club began with 20 participants from a variety of backgrounds, including Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, and Myanmar. Ninety percent of the women are Muslim.
And, like our GED program, the church has played an important role. Each session is supported by a handful of women from local churches who volunteer their time to teach English and, more importantly, build relationships.
And, like our GED program, the church has played an important role. Each session is supported by a handful of women from local churches who volunteer their time to teach English and, more importantly, build relationships.
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The pilot will run for four sessions. During the fourth session, the women and their families will be invited to a Cultural Dinner—another opportunity to build relationships, share a meal, and share the love of Christ with our new friends.
September: Q3 in the Books
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Another three months in the books, another quarter finished for our first cohort of 20 GED students. During this quarter, students began studying for the next two GED exams: science and social studies.
Also during this quarter, we have three new students (all of them sponsored by KRC supporters): two from Afghanistan and one from Pakistan. And we have two new teachers; Ms. Katie teaches social studies, and Mr. Greg teaches physical science. Both teachers spent parts of the previous years teaching at international schools in Kuala Lumpur. Check out the Q3 Impact Report below. |
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September: A Place for Honest Questions
Left: A Bible in the Rohingya language. Right: An audio Bible containing the New Testament, recorded in Rohingya. The Rohingya are among the least-reached people groups in the world.
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Increasingly, as KRC's reputation as a faith-based organization grows, refugees from a variety of backgrounds are coming to the Hub, or calling, with questions about the Christian faith.
In September alone, KRC staff spent time with refugees from Syria, Egypt, and Myanmar who were searching for answers about life, about suffering, and, ultimately, about faith. Often, the first step is simple: we invite them to join us at church. Afterward, we spend time answering questions, listening to their stories, and sharing our faith. As those conversations continue, we have also been able to place God’s Word directly into their hands. We have partnered with different groups to find Bibles in several first languages, including audio Bibles that make God’s Word accessible to those who may not be able to read. |
September: Leaders in the Making
In September, KRC received the first half of a $10,000 grant from the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). The grant was awarded to KRC in recognition of our innovative approach to leadership development: the Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy serves our 20 GED students through project-based learning, often giving them authentic problems to solve and authentic audiences to serve.
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Now, with the support of the EARCOS grant, the possibilities are expanding. Some of the first grant funds will support the students’ Legacy Projects, in which each student uses a personal passion or skill to create meaningful impact. Each student can receive up to RM 200 to bring their project to life. One student is painting a mural for the Hub; another is creating a yearbook; others are using their love for music, crafting, and technology to serve their community.
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And this is just the beginning. As the grant continues into 2027, we hope to use these funds to create even more meaningful leadership experiences, including the possibility of an overnight leadership conference where students can step into new environments and begin imagining what they could contribute—not only to their own futures but to the future of their communities.
August: From Student to Teacher: Huai Huai
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When people ask about the greatest challenge in starting a secondary education program in the Kuala Lumpur refugee community, the answer is simple: trained teachers. In a community where fewer than 1% of refugees make it through university, there are very few people with the training needed to teach at the secondary level, particularly in a GED program.
That is why KRC created the Apprentice Program. Originally scheduled to launch in January 2027, we moved it forward when we saw an opportunity to begin training Huai Huai, our most gifted GED student. Half of Huai Huai’s day is now spent training to teach GED, while the other half is spent completing her remaining science requirement. Our goal is for her to begin teaching in January. Apprentices learn proven classroom strategies through the Teach Like a Champion curriculum, while developing practical skills in lesson planning and using technology to make their teaching more effective. Apprentices also spend part of the week meeting with mentors to participate in a discipleship program that focuses on leadership through a Christian worldview. |
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August: Mentor Program Graduation
Before summer, we launched our first mentor program pilot with three students from The Peace Education Center (T-PEC), a school we had been visiting for years.
The program had two goals. First, to disciple the students by creating space to study God’s Word. Second, to connect them with strong Christian mentors before they left T-PEC and entered the next phase of their lives. Many students leave the school without family nearby or much support. In a community where young people can be vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking, we wanted to help them remain connected to a safe, local church community.
The program had two goals. First, to disciple the students by creating space to study God’s Word. Second, to connect them with strong Christian mentors before they left T-PEC and entered the next phase of their lives. Many students leave the school without family nearby or much support. In a community where young people can be vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking, we wanted to help them remain connected to a safe, local church community.
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Over the summer, students and mentors met six times, working through a KRC-created Bible study. Along the way, they developed meaningful friendships.
In August, we celebrated with a pizza party graduation. Students, mentors, and the KRC team ate as much pizza as humanly possible for two hours. We shared stories, talked about our lives, and celebrated what God had done. Each student received a completion certificate and a Bible for their participation.
Afterward, students and mentors completed a survey to help us evaluate the program. Although the pilot included only three students, the results were encouraging.
In August, we celebrated with a pizza party graduation. Students, mentors, and the KRC team ate as much pizza as humanly possible for two hours. We shared stories, talked about our lives, and celebrated what God had done. Each student received a completion certificate and a Bible for their participation.
Afterward, students and mentors completed a survey to help us evaluate the program. Although the pilot included only three students, the results were encouraging.
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Students learned something new from the Bible
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Students felt like they could reach out to their mentor if they ever had a serious question or problem
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Mentors would recommend the program to others in the church
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Mentors said the study gave them opportunities to discuss their faith and life questions with their student
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July: KRC Is Growing
It’s hard to believe that a year ago, I was sitting alone in the Hub, wondering who might join me. A year later, we have 11 people on the KRC team, including six new team members who joined us in July.
Our team is as diverse as the communities we serve. Some previously worked for the Islamic Republic of Iran; others are recent college grads from America. What unites us are two things: what Christ has done for us and a shared belief that where you are born should not determine the opportunities you are given.
Our team is as diverse as the communities we serve. Some previously worked for the Islamic Republic of Iran; others are recent college grads from America. What unites us are two things: what Christ has done for us and a shared belief that where you are born should not determine the opportunities you are given.
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KRC Team, from L to R, top row first:
Zaman - Admin Assistant Miles - Executive Director Greg - Physical Science Teacher William - Lead Admin Timothy - Operations Manager & Community Liaison Livia - Programs Coordinator Huai Huai - Teacher-in-Training Caitlin - Hub Director Brooke - Math and Life Science Teacher Katie - Social Studies Teacher Mackenzie - Mobilization Coordinator (not pictured) |
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- SUMMER 2026 -
June 24-26: Kingdom Camp
KRC's second annual Kingdom Camp was bigger and better than ever!
But the numbers only tell part of the story. More importantly, children learned about our perfect, powerful, and present Savior in small groups, sang (and occasionally screamed!) His praises during worship, and asked thoughtful questions about the God who loves them so much that He gave His own life to save them.
- 250 refugee children representing 5 schools and 5+ people groups
- 100+ volunteers from 8 churches
But the numbers only tell part of the story. More importantly, children learned about our perfect, powerful, and present Savior in small groups, sang (and occasionally screamed!) His praises during worship, and asked thoughtful questions about the God who loves them so much that He gave His own life to save them.
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It was a joy to watch the Holy Spirit stir hearts throughout the week as children developed a genuine curiosity and growing hunger for God's Word.
As one volunteer put it, "During lunch today we gave the kids the option of playing at the octagon or going back to our classroom and reading the Bible more and every single kid said they wanted to read the Bible. We ended up sitting down and breaking into groups and just reading Jesus’ miracles together for 30 minutes on top of the time we already spent in Bible!! The interest and engagement of all ten of our students was insane and such a gift!!!!"
As one volunteer put it, "During lunch today we gave the kids the option of playing at the octagon or going back to our classroom and reading the Bible more and every single kid said they wanted to read the Bible. We ended up sitting down and breaking into groups and just reading Jesus’ miracles together for 30 minutes on top of the time we already spent in Bible!! The interest and engagement of all ten of our students was insane and such a gift!!!!"
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During Kingdom Camp, the Lord began to confirm a calling and answer a prayer of mine to draw me to a place he desires for me to be overseas. I’ve prayerfully felt such a strong pull to this ministry and the refugee community of Malaysia and am prayerfully considering what it would look like to be able to join this team long term.
~ Kingdom Camp Volunteer
June 20: World Refugee Day
KRC partnered with two local churches, including the Pakistani refugee church Jesus Is Alive, to host a World Refugee Day celebration for more than 150 refugee children. KRC mobilized 30 volunteers to help make the event possible.
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It was a joyful day of worship, games, and fellowship, giving children the opportunity to feel seen, loved, and celebrated.
One of the greatest blessings was welcoming nearly half of the children from a nearby Muslim school, where they heard the gospel shared by KRC volunteers. Their teachers also attended the event and, afterward, expressed interest in partnering with KRC in the future. God is moving in the KL refugee community!
One of the greatest blessings was welcoming nearly half of the children from a nearby Muslim school, where they heard the gospel shared by KRC volunteers. Their teachers also attended the event and, afterward, expressed interest in partnering with KRC in the future. God is moving in the KL refugee community!
June: Churches Partnering for the Gospel
June was a busy month for hosting teams! In addition to the 100+ volunteers who served at Kingdom Camp, we welcomed 40+ more volunteers to the Hub during the first half of the month. Altogether, KRC partnered with 10 churches in June alone!
King's Church (Wilmington, NC) brought 17 college students who joined our students for a two-day Leadership Academy focused on developing an asset-based leadership mindset. The two groups quickly became friends, and King's Church students continued building relationships over coffee and tea, leading to meaningful gospel conversations. KRC loves hosting young teams who can connect with our students on their own level. Keep them coming!
King's Church (Wilmington, NC) brought 17 college students who joined our students for a two-day Leadership Academy focused on developing an asset-based leadership mindset. The two groups quickly became friends, and King's Church students continued building relationships over coffee and tea, leading to meaningful gospel conversations. KRC loves hosting young teams who can connect with our students on their own level. Keep them coming!
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Harvest Bible Church (Paragould, AR) brought 17 team members to serve alongside KRC throughout the week. They shared meals in refugee homes, served meals to children, gave Mr. Victor a much-needed evening of respite from caring for the 50+ TPEC students, shared the gospel with one of the world's most unreached people groups, taught Leadership Academy (complete with Airheads for the students!), and served wherever there was a need. Everywhere they went, they loved with the heart of Christ.
May 27-30: Kingdom Clinic
In May, KRC partnered with Plantation Family Dental Care to host a four-day mobile dental clinic across Kuala Lumpur. The clinic began at our partner school, The Peace Education Center, where every child received a dental examination and many received much-needed treatment.
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On days two and three, the clinic moved to the Hub, allowing our students' families to receive free dental care while also getting to know the KRC team. It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships and build trust within the refugee communities we serve.
The final day took place at our partner church, Garden City Church KL, where we partnered with the local Afghan Christian community to serve Afghan families. Many invited friends and relatives to the church for the first time, creating meaningful opportunities for fellowship and gospel conversations.
The final day took place at our partner church, Garden City Church KL, where we partnered with the local Afghan Christian community to serve Afghan families. Many invited friends and relatives to the church for the first time, creating meaningful opportunities for fellowship and gospel conversations.
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By the end of the week, the Kingdom Clinic had provided care for 148 patients, including 66 extractions, 48 fillings, 46 cleanings, and 71 fluoride treatments. Beyond the dental care, more than 60 family members connected with KRC for the first time, and two new students enrolled in our GED program.
The Kingdom Clinic was a beautiful reminder that meeting physical needs often opens the door to lasting relationships and eternal hope.
The Kingdom Clinic was a beautiful reminder that meeting physical needs often opens the door to lasting relationships and eternal hope.
May: Service Month
Throughout May, KRC's Leadership Academy focused on one simple question: How can we serve our community? Students researched local needs, formed strategic partnerships, and designed service projects that would make a meaningful impact.
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The result was two incredible initiatives. First, our students partnered with The Peace Education Center (T-PEC) and the Kingdom Clinic dental team to teach health lessons on nutrition, exercise, and dental hygiene to younger refugee children. Second, they partnered with The Assembly Soup Kitchen (TASK) to prepare 250 meals, then worked alongside Food 4 U to deliver them to elderly and disabled Malaysians across Kuala Lumpur.
Perhaps the most powerful part of these projects was who was serving. Refugees—people who are often overlooked and excluded by society—were the ones meeting the needs of others. Their willingness to love and serve the Malaysian community reflects the heart of Christ, who loved us first, even when we did not deserve it.
Perhaps the most powerful part of these projects was who was serving. Refugees—people who are often overlooked and excluded by society—were the ones meeting the needs of others. Their willingness to love and serve the Malaysian community reflects the heart of Christ, who loved us first, even when we did not deserve it.
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