home »  IM people »  Missionaries »  R. LaMon and Patricia Brown
Missionaries Profile

Thailand

Religions: Buddhism (state religion); Islam; .5% Christian

Languages: Thai (official), English, Lao, Chinese, Malay

Ethnic groups: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%

Location: Southeast Asia surrounded by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand

Size: 198,115 square miles, 513,115 square kilometers, or about the size of Texas

Population: 61,798,000 (2001 est.)

Brown, R. LaMon and Patricia Brown R. LaMon and Patricia

LaMon teaches Bible, doctrine and other courses at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. While "foreign missionaries" can be effective in evangelism and starting new churches, Christians from Thailand have much more success. Therefore, training Thai Christians to impact their nation or people group for Christ is vital.

In addition to Thai students, others come to the school from tribal groups in Thailand and Myanmar (Burma), so the impact of Payap University extends even beyond Thai society.

While LaMon teaches the students Church History and Bible, Patricia teaches them English. All of the students are required to pass four English courses in order to obtain their degree. While teaching them English, Patricia has been able to develop a close relationship with many of the students.

LaMon and Patricia pray that, by spending time with the students and working with them in academics as well as spiritual matters they can help these young people to develop into future strong leaders of Christ's church in Thailand.

Language used in ministry: Thai

09/21/2007 Contemplating Christ's Call

07/26/2007 A Glorious History and a Bright Future

05/15/2007 Annual Student Work Camp

02/27/2007 Gone Before Us

02/20/2007 Spirit-Inspired Dreams

11/30/2006 Bringing the Good News

11/30/2006 McGilvary 2006 Graduates

09/12/2006 A Different Kind of Revolutionary

08/25/2006 Teacher's Day in Thailand

07/17/2006 Teach and Fellowship

03/21/2006 Here We Come

12/07/2005 Proud of all of our Students

10/17/2005 Wiang Mawk – Foggy Village

08/24/2005 Faithful to God's Call During Everyday Activities

04/27/2005 The Lord Protects Us

03/29/2005 In the Strength of the Risen Christ

01/04/2005 Our Family Involved in Relief

09/29/2004 A Vision for Missions

07/06/2004 Jesus Continues to Call His Disciples

05/04/2004 Two of Our Students

02/25/2004 God's People: Learning, Building, Stretching

01/20/2004 New Grandchild

12/09/2003 The Light Of The World Has Come

10/06/2003 As the Spirit Leads

09/16/2003 A House Protected

06/17/2003 Prayer at McGilvary

05/02/2003 True Sacrifices Of Missionaries

03/17/2003 The Work Of Christ Continues

01/27/2003 Wisdom And Courage

11/21/2002 Examples Of Christ Love

11/01/2002 All Saints' Day at McGilvary

10/14/2002 What Do Typical American College Students Do?

09/04/2002 Only God Knows

08/03/2002 Prayer Requests

07/08/2002 One True Hope

06/05/2002 Monday Meetings

05/28/2002 Teaching Ways Of Support And Sharing

05/03/2002 Honor One's Elders

04/29/2002 Being Blessed

04/05/2002 Christ is Risen! (LaMon)

02/10/2002 Singing Praises (LaMon)

01/13/2002 The Evolution of a Sermon (LaMon)

12/01/2001 Retreat (Pat )

11/01/2001 Class Discussion (LaMon)