Mike and Sherri Morrissey

Friday, April 24, 2026

Sherri and I are grateful to all of the faithful supporters who make this mission possible through your prayers and generosity. We are now completing 20 years of service in Thailand and we look forward to continuing to serve the Lord in Thailand and throughout Asia, as the ministry has expanded.

Missions Mobilization in Central Asia

In March, we enjoyed the wonderful privilege of training pastors in Central Asia. These church planting pastors serve in many nations such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Most of these pastors serve in Muslim majority locations. We were asked to give training on how to make disciples and plant churches in these Muslim communities, and we were moved by the hearts of these pastors to reach the lost for Christ.

The location of the training was in Kyrgyzstan (which is located between Russia and India) which is a Shiite Muslim majority nation. The day before we flew to Kyrgyzstan, the war in Iran broke out and Ayatollah Khamenei (who is a Shiite high cleric) was killed. Our team in Thailand did not want us to go, but we knew we must go and we are glad we did. The training was done at a compound that was surrounded by thick concrete walls and a large solid iron gate. We had to stay on the compound and could not leave, for safety sake.

We enjoyed the hospitality of the people of Kyrgyzstan and look forward to coming back for future trainings.

Graduation Ceremony at Global Theological Institute

For the past 16 years, we have supported Global Theological Institute with scholarships and for 13 years was their primary sponsor. Many church planting pastors from many denominations have been trained at Global Theological Institute, including many Pioneer Pastors serving with Thailand NOW.

In April, Global Theological Institute had 18 graduates. Three of them were recipients of Pioneer Pastor scholarships, all serving in different regions of Thailand.

We are especially proud of Pastor Bangon, pictured below, who is the founding pastor of Ban Rat Church in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Bangon planted Ban Rat Church together with Pastor Corn and the youth and young adults of Blessing Home Isan. The Lord is working in a powerful way through Bangon.

Easter Baptisms

It is common in Thailand for pastors to choose Easter as a day for baptism of new believers. This fits in perfectly with the ancient tradition in church history of Easter baptisms. There were many Pioneer Pastors that contacted us to invite us to the baptism ceremonies, but we were back in the States for Easter. But we enjoyed the pictures that they sent.

Thailand is a Buddhist majority nation with a significant Muslim population. Most new believers come out of Buddhism or Islam for a new life and faith in Jesus Christ. Most Christians in Thailand are first generation Christians.

Below are some of pictures sent by Pastors Sila and Wassana of Prasiri Wesleyan Church in Bangkok. They travelled to Bangsaen Beach (near where we used to live) to conduct the baptisms.