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.)
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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)