Thailand
About Youth for Christ Thailand
Early in 1973 Dr. Billy Kim, Rev. Leon Gold and Jet Lin had a meeting in Manila and agreed that Jet Lin would pioneer Youth for Christ ministry in Thailand. He established this mission in mid-1973 as the first Director of Youth for Christ Thailand. Since then we have developed the ministry in Thai society with a clear mission to evangelize and make disciples of Thai youth, under the leadership of four National Directors: Jet Lin (1973-1974); Dr. Chaiyun Ukosakul (1976-1984); Nitichet Sadudeewong (1984-2005); and Pattawit Onkchareon (2005-present).
Youth Challenge event and online evangelism
We focus on sharing the Gospel to students under grade 12 as statistics indicate that the youth in that age are more open-minded. Youth for Christ does not plant churches, but rather works in partnership with local churches through three main strategies.
- Power: Proactive evangelism.
- Ants devour elephants: Share the Gospel and make disciples through youth volunteers.
- Partnership: Work together with churches and other organizations.
After the pandemic of COVID-19, we have explored every new way to share the Gospel and make disciples via online channels along with face-to-face ministry.
Prayer Needs
- Wisdom in developing outreach packages for schools and colleges
- Lifeskills center development where many types of training will be offered for young people
- Continued effective ministry to the youth
- Increase in networking with local churches and organizations to maximize service to young people
- Continued development of staff and volunteers
