WHAT WE DO
THE LAND OF SMILES
The beautiful country of Thailand is nicknamed "The Land of Smiles." And with some of the warmest people on the planet, Thailand as rightfully earned this nickname. Our hearts were captured from the moment we stepped off the plane. These warm, loving people who greeted us with a smile desperately need the hope and life-transforming power of Jesus!
BUDDHISM
To be Thai is to be Buddhist. There is no separation. And in this predominantly Buddhist culture, less than 2% of the population has responded to the gospel message.
The need is obvious. And the harvest is ready! The Thai people are lost in their search for truth. If only they would encounter the love and truth of Jesus Christ, their lives would be forever changed...
Learning the Thai Language.
As we embark on this new journey, the most important goal in our first few years is language learning! In partnering with the Thai church to share the gospel, it is imperative to learn the Thai language. We love the Thai language, and have thoroughly enjoyed our preliminary study. Check out this video to get a little taste of the Thai language!
Engaging the Thai culture.
The Thai culture is warm and easy-going, but very different from that of Western culture. With this in mind, it is imperative to study, learn, and engage the cultural context in which we will be living. In order to partner with the national church in Thailand to share the gospel with the Thai people, we must devote time learning not only the Thai language, but also the Thai culture!
What would a Thai Buddhist’s conclusion be after hearing John 3:16 as the initial presentation from a Christian? “Keep your religion. That’s nice for you, but I am a Thai Buddhist.” This is one of the many vastly different cultural perspectives that we must learn during our lifetime in Thailand.