By Kim Crawford, associate director of mission mobilization and connection
Three years ago at CHIC 2009 students and leaders gave generously to help support the work of Ruthie and Peter Dutton and Mekong Valley Foods in Chiang Khong, Thailand. Continue Reading »
By Carl and Karen Groot, Covenant missionaries to Thailand
Be prepared!
As the Abundant Life Center (ALC), the Groots and all of Bangkok prepared for the flood disaster that had hit the nation, we were at odds as to what reports to listen to and how to prepare. Continue Reading »
By Ray Barrett, who participated in a mission trip to Taiwan with Covenant Merge Ministries this summer.
Ray Barrett teaches English in Taiwan
It’s Friday night and the two week camp has ended. Left is the farewell on Sunday with Da Di Church and return to the dorm we started our stay in upon arrival. What impacted me most this week was the song I taught to the kids, “Who’s the King of the Jungle?” They had so much fun learning that song. Kids anywhere love to learn new songs and sing with hand motions. Fun tunes that keep them singing it all the time. Continue Reading »
This article was originally posted on Randy and Cheryl Bevis’ blog. They are Covenant missionaries in Thailand.
Fish farmers in Thailand
The main project that I (Randy) have been working with for the last 14 years is a good size tilapia hatchery that we have developed to be an income generator for ministries here. It is much more than that as we integrate our faith into the project and with the lives of the people that have become involved with the hatchery. Continue Reading »
By Karen Hallberg, Director of Mission Mobilization and Connection, Covenant World Mission
Camp and sport ministries in Russia
Since 1967, Covenant Camps and Covenant World Mission have partnered together. Lives are being transformed all around the world, because of the generosity of camp participants. Throughout the years, campers have given offerings in support of National Church partners engaged in ministries unique to their settings, reaching people of all ages with the love of Jesus Christ. This summer will likely mark $1 million for the offerings since this partnership began! Continue Reading »
By Reverend Kyle J.A. Small, who participated in a vision trip to Thailand.
I knew very lit
tle about the work prior to traveling to Thailand. Thankfully, my ignorance was broken as we traveled discovering the work of God in the lives of people and creation throughout Thailand.
The work is alive – the church is dynamic; the ministry holistic, and the structures supportive. Without overly romanticizing the work in Thailand, it is clear that the missio Dei is evermore embraced by the believers in this part of the world. Leaders and participants in Thailand spoke of their faith as a movement. The grammars of faith were kinetic not institutional; pentecostal not overly pious. The life in Christ movement throughout Thailand is a dynamic and powerful movement – from God for people (and creation). Continue Reading »
Covenant mission work has been carried out in Japan since 1949. Currently we have 10 missionaries serving in Japan, partnering with ministries of the Covenant Church there. We want to share about these ministries. Please visit the Covenant World Mission information page on Japan for more details on how you can get involved.
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