ABOUT US
TheRiver.Asia Ministry College was launched in 2023 by Pastors Derek and Esther Tucker in partnership with Pastors Erik and Mariaana Klar and TheRiver.Asia in Thailand and Alphacrusis University College in Australia. The heart of the college is based on the verse Matthew 9:35-38 in the Bible. The college's mission is to equip the next generation of workers for the harvest in Asia.
"Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”"
Meet the team
Derek (left) and Esther Tucker
Derek Tucker – Campus Director of TheRiver.Asia Ministry College
Derek is the lead trainer, but is also involved with assessment, mentoring of students, and management. He has a diverse background in training across a number of disciplines and a strong history with Alphacrucis. He was previously Training Director with Youth for Christ Asia Pacific, where he gained experience in ministry development in Asia. Derek holds a Master of Arts (Ministry), Diploma of TESOL and Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
Erik Klar – Team Leader and Founder of TheRiver.Asia
Erik shares his many years of experience and insight in a broad range of topics.
Mariaana Klar – Team Leader and Founder of TheRiver.Asia
Marianna provides a thorough understanding of a lifetime of ministry in Asia.
Preeyanan Bumrungkere – Senior National Leader
Yua provides a unique perspective as a national Thai person.
Esther Tucker
Esther provides mentoring and oversees student wellbeing.
Throughout the course, we also have various guest speakers, tutors, and senior team leaders of TheRiver.Asia visit the students.
Erik (left) and Mariaana Klar
Preeyanan Bumrungkere