Transcript The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand – PPT File
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand
Thailand is a Buddhist country
- Population 65 millions - 95%
are Buddhists
- Christianity is less than 1% - It is a great need of the Gospel
Started in
1976 By the following partners Norwegian Mission Society (1976) Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission (1978) Evangelical Lutheran Ch. In Hong Kong (1982) Lutheran Church in Singapore Kinki Lutheran Ch. in Japan Lutheran Church in Australia
3 kinds of work of ELCT 1. Congregational work 2. Theological work 3. Social work
Congregational Work
- 22 congregations, 13 preaching stations - numbers of Christian groups in villages - Evangelising through radio program - 4,000 members - 11 pasters and 16 evangelists - More than 200 new baptised members in 2011
12 Local pastors and 6 Missionaries
Installation of the Fifth Bishop In 2011
35 Anniversary of ELCT
The church building in Bangkok
House of Hill tribe (Lahu)
Theological work • • • • • • Luther Seminary Thailand Discipleship training in local congregations Church Ministry and Church Music – 1 year studies Diploma of Theology 4 year-studies Bachelor of Theology 5year-studies Seminars 5 times a year Material productions for Sunday school
Discipleship Training in Local Congr.
Teaching and Learning in LST
Music Class
Seminar
Group Study
Hill Tribe Students
Social work • • • • • • • Home of Grace Home of Praise Day Nursery 2 Hostels for Students Counselling for HIV Patients Family Development Elderly project
Home of Grace
Immanuel Day Nursery
Immanuel Hostel
Students live in Immanuel Hostel
Mission Team