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Support for Pastors and Bible School Students

The Support for Pastors and Bible School Students project helps gifted Bible leaders in the Golden Triangle region by providing them scholarships for continued education, assistance in church-planting, and support for workers in community services.

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CBM Northern Thailand

The Situation

The Golden Triangle Region (Thailand, Myanmar & Laos) has a small but growing Christian population, and there is a need for trained leaders to plant churches, run small groups, and support community programs. Chinese Ministries Team Leaders Conrad and Fiona Kwok, along with National Field Staff Joseph Lee and Lilian Yang are working with pastors and alumni of Bethel Bible Institute to develop and expand ministries in the region. There are a lot of ministry needs and opportunities in the Golden Triangle Region, but many Bible students and recent graduates struggle with financial instability. Students and graduates are provided with scholarships and mentoring from local pastors so that they can provide leadership in their communities.

The Support for Pastors and Bible School Students project helps gifted Bible leaders in the Golden Triangle region by providing them scholarships for continued education, assistance in church-planting, and support for workers in community services.

The Situation

The Golden Triangle Region (Thailand, Myanmar & Laos) has a small but growing Christian population, and there is a need for trained leaders to plant churches, run small groups, and support community programs. Chinese Ministries Team Leaders Conrad and Fiona Kwok, along with National Field Staff Joseph Lee and Lilian Yang are working with pastors and alumni of Bethel Bible Institute to develop and expand ministries in the region. There are a lot of ministry needs and opportunities in the Golden Triangle Region, but many Bible students and recent graduates struggle with financial instability. Students and graduates are provided with scholarships and mentoring from local pastors so that they can provide leadership in their communities.

How We Are Helping

Further Theological Training

Scholarships are offered to theology students to continue their education in a seminary.

Support for workers in Community Services (Orphanages, Drugs Rehabilitation Centers, Student Centers)

CBM provides financial support for students, pastors and workers in various community service organizations so that they can serve and bless their communities without worrying about generating income to support their families.

Church Planting

Recent graduates of Bethel Bible Institute will be provided internship and mentoring opportunities at local churches and will be supported as they plant their own churches.

The Impact of Our Work

De Hui is a wife and mother of three children. The family lives in Myanmar and raises pigs for a living. In 2018, De Hui responded to God’s call to receive theological training and become a pastor. When the pandemic began, the border between Thailand and Myanmar was closed, forcing De Hui to continue her studies online. She was faced with new challenges such as balancing work and studying, and difficulties accessing the internet. She was buying mobile data, but it was expensive. When she received the support from our project fund, it enabled her to install Wi-Fi at home. She said, “I am happy to be able to stay at home with my family and study at the same time, but it is also very challenging to balance work and my studies. I received the support fund when I was really in need. I feel that God hasn’t forgotten me, and He knows my situation.

“After I complete my training, I want to go back to my village to serve the church and help bring youth to Christ. Thank you for your support.”

Zhang Feng Xian, 1st year BBI student

“As the third wave of COVID-19 swept across Thailand and Myanmar, many pastors’ lives were affected, especially those who are serving in the remote places. These funds are a blessing to pastors in need. Recipients say they feel God’s love and kindness and are encouraged to keep working and studying.”

Lilian Yang, National Field Staff