Over the past couple of years Taking New Ground has had the opportunity to work with a passionate and sacrificial group of leaders from a restricted access nation near Thailand. We have the opportunity to visit these leaders again in person this November. They face some of the greatest persecution that I’ve seen anywhere, yet the church thrives. But, what happens if you add to that a global pandemic? I’m glad you asked.
I recently returned from working with leaders from a restricted access nation nearby Thailand. I am always encouraged and challenged after spending a week with these leaders. Persecution is a regular and expected aspect of their faith. They face great trials and hardships, yet they push on toward the goal of leading their countrymen to faith and multiplying the church. Over 80% of these leaders are uneducated, rural farmers, but the Spirit of God is strong in them. In the past 12 months these leaders started 87 new house churches!
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:31). I was recently in Thailand to work with 150 leaders from a restricted access nation in that broader region of the world.
