Lorena and I are excited to be helping again, for the fifth time, with an Evangelism School run by Spirit of Revival Ministries in Thailand. This is opening for the first time in the northern region of Chiang Mai. (The former ones were in Bangkok.) This region, home to many of Thailand’s tribal communities, has shown a growing openness to the gospel. Only 1.3% of Thailand’s people know Jesus and 65% of them didn’t grow up in Christian homes. They heard about Him because someone shared. In the U.S., only 4.2% of Christians come from non-Christian families. That’s why evangelism is so important here in Thailand.
Over the next five weeks, we will be helping to equip approximately fifty men and women who have generously donated their time and money to receive training. Some of these are even pastors who want to know more about the Holy Spirit and move in the gifts.
Lorena: “In prayer with my intercessors' group recently, I and some others saw similar visions of what God is doing with these students. We saw them as sparks after graduation, fanning out like fireworks – some back to where they came from, others to new places. They will ignite those around them with the fire of the Holy Spirit, bringing light to the unsaved and causing those who already know Him to shine even brighter with His glory and power.
We’re just in the second week of school (our first week), and already, we are seeing a new level of joy and freedom among the students. Some were traumatized by the earthquake a few days ago, especially one of the leaders. Her equilibrium was altered due to the shaking, and she felt sick ever since the quake. But yesterday she received complete healing and is now able to function well! God is good! This school includes many outreaches, some local, some farther away. Next week, we will return to Omkoi, where hundreds of youths will gather for two days of revival meetings with us. They are hungry to know God in a deeper, intimate, and powerful way.
Please keep us, the staff, and the students in prayer as we teach, encourage, and pour into these students. “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.”
In 2 Timothy 2:2, we read, “And the things you have heard me say, in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” This verse highlights the importance of passing on what we've learned to others who will continue the work.
Thank you for your friendship, prayers, and support. You are in our thoughts and prayers as well.
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