Christian Ministry in Thailand with SIM USA
Dylan, a SIM USA global worker in Thailand, recently visited our Charlotte campus and shared how God is moving in Asia. He works in personnel, walking alongside fellow workers as they serve the Lord through cross-cultural ministries.
“I feel like the joy of personnel is actually getting to share other people’s stories,” Dylan said. “I’ve been very encouraged by how God is working in Thailand.”
“Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.” Psalm 66:5
Thailand is a nation thirsting for the gospel. According to the Joshua Project, only 1.83% of the population identifies as Christian. Over 61 million people in Thailand are considered unreached.
“There’s a phrase that we often hear, which is, ‘to be Thai is to be Buddhist.’ It’s so interwoven into the culture,” Dylan said. “But they’re more open to exploring what else exists in the world.”
God is faithfully at work in Thailand, drawing the Thai people to Himself through ministries, relationships with believers, and church plants. Dylan shared about a bilingual ministry where Thai people can learn new languages while encountering God’s love through friendships with Christians.
Bilingual Education Ministry in Thailand
Emmet and Alyssa, global workers in Thailand, recently started a bilingual education ministry. This initiative was born from the local community’s desire to learn English and Chinese.
“They’re teaching English and Chinese to local people in that community because, after some research, they found that was a desire a lot of these people had. So, it was something to draw people in and build those relationships,” Dylan said.
However, starting this ministry came with lots of questions.
What would it take to launch?
Where would they host it?
What curriculum would they use?
How would they advertise it? How would they spread the word?
Little did they know that God already had a unique plan to advertise the classes—one that didn’t involve pamphlets, flyers, or social media ads.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
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In raising their daughters to be more independent, Emmet and Alyssa bought them simple smartwatches. What they didn’t expect was that some Thai children had similar devices, which allowed the kids to add one another as friends.
One day, while their daughters were playing and connecting with local children on the playground, Emmet and Alyssa struck up a conversation with a local hotel owner whose daughter was playing nearby.
As their children became friends, the parents exchanged contact information and began talking. During the conversation, Emmet and Alyssa introduced themselves as Christians and mentioned they were about to start a tuition center to teach English and Chinese.
The hotel owner expressed interest in the classes and eventually signed up his daughter when the center opened. This relationship blossomed into ongoing spiritual conversations about faith and belief.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:9-10
What began as a simple moment of children playing together led to a meaningful connection and an open door for the gospel. Emmet and Alyssa were simply present, building relationships and trusting God to work through everyday moments.
From smartwatches to language classes, God used small steps of faith and simple tools to create opportunities for His love to be shared. It’s a reminder that ministry often starts with relationships—and that every member of a missionary family, even the youngest, can play an important role in God’s work!
God is moving in Thailand, and He invites all of us to be part of what He’s doing. Whether through education, conversation, or connection, there’s a place for you to use your gifts for His glory. Learn more about serving with SIM USA here!
Names have been changed for the privacy and safety of our workers, ministry partners and those we serve.