Thailand is a country of about 70,000,000 people with the primary religion being Buddhism. Currently Christianity only makes out 1.3% of the nation's population.
Nick, Madelein and their daughter have been serving at the Every Nation church in Bangkok. Currently they are back in South Africa till at least the end of the year. Here is some news from Nick...
For the last 300 years Thailand has been a place where missionaries would come and go, and although the country has always been open for all religions many missionaries consider that Thailand is a missionary's graveyard. As Every Nation we do not believe this to be something that would get us down. Our trust and foundation is built on Jesus and we believe that Thailand will be reached for Jesus.
The Church in Thailand has gone through many challenges the last 2 years where the Leadership transitions have been happening and makes it difficult for Thais to accept. Raising leaders have been a big challenge in Thailand but by God's grace he has really protected much of the leaders in Church.
Our main ministry focus is Campus Ministry where we have around 550 000 students at our doorstep, engaging students take time and commitment and we believe that God has a major plan with our congregation in Thailand.
We have really seen some major breakthroughs in many areas of ministry where people in connect groups that have been unsaved and a part of the church for years finally excepted Jesus as their saviour.
Finally in terms of prayer points we really need prayer for the following:
1. For our leaders, that they will be led by the spirit, that they will be healthy spiritually and physically.
2. For our venue that is coming up for renewal of contract, that we will have the wisdom to know what we need.
3. For more leaders to be raised.
To get in contact with Nick about Thailand you can email him at nvdcolf
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