One of the things that has been very evident to Sherri and I is that the work of the mission is expanding and growing faster and faster, and we cannot keep up with it. This is a wonderful challenge, and we need to make changes so that we do not become the "bottleneck" towards growth.
In our training of Pioneer Pastors, we introduce them to the Jethro Principle, which is to train up leaders to do the work of the ministry, do not try to do it all yourself.
READ: Exodus 18:7-26
Focus Passage: Exodus 18: 21-22
But select capable men from all the people—men who
fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as
officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Have them serve as
judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult
case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make
your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
Moses had been trying to do it all himself and he could not keep up. Moses had become the "bottleneck". So his father-in-law Jethro gave wise advice in Exodus 18:21-22. And Moses took that advice and put it into action.
It is time for us to practice what we preach and teach, so that Thailand NOW mission can plant more churches, save and protect more children through the Blessing Centers, start more Abundant Life Savings Groups in churches, educate more pastors and leaders at Global Theological Institute and other seminaries, and provide scholarships to more of our Blessing Home kids, to school and university.
So...starting this year, Thailand NOW will begin a process of receiving Thai national missionaries who will relate directly with churches and individuals in regions of Kentucky, building missional partnerships of prayer and financial support. Each year for the next four years, we will take on one new Thai national missionary to develop these missional relationships. These Thai national missionaries have expansive nationwide ministries that involve Church Planting, Blessing Centers, and the Abundant Life Financial Training Program.
Later this month, we will introduce you to the first of the Thai national missionaries.
Thailand Congress on Evangelism
OK, I know when you see the word "Congress" you think of politics, but when Thai Christians see this word, they think of a gathering of Christians that is wonderful and powerful. Every few years, Thai Christian organizations come together for a very large national meeting called the Thailand Congress on Evangelism. Church and Para-church organizations from all across Thailand come together in Christian unity, to cast vision, encourage one another, and praise the Lord! The Thailand Congress on Evangelism has not been able to meet for several years now because of COVID. But now that life is moving back to normal, the Congress will meet in April 25-28. For the last several years, we have wanted to send May Kuntisa (in the picture below), who serves as Director of the Abundant Life Financial Training Program, to go to the Congress to represent this vital ministry.
This year, May will attend. Please pray that May will be able to make many good contacts so that we can expand this program into churches throughout Thailand. As Thai Christians learn to manage their family and business finances with biblical principles, they are able to save up to have an emergency fund. They also get out of debt and stay out of debt. And eventually, they are able to pull themselves out of poverty and into financial strength and stability. As more and more Thai Christian families experience biblical financial freedom, the Thai churches also become stronger, financially, as well as in their witness to the goodness and power of God.
We will be back in the States in Fall and Winter of 2023 to speak at churches and small groups.
If you would be interested in having us come to speak at your church or small group, please contact us at morrisseys@thailandnow.org. The size of the group does not matter, so do not be shy.
We have very limited Sunday mornings available, so most of our speaking dates will be during the week or Sunday evenings.
Thailand NOW is an independent Methodist-Wesleyan mission; on behalf of our Thai brothers and sisters, thank you for partnering with us!
