Global Mission Local Mission
Life Church has a long history of global missional partnerships. These have now developed into a range of nations and different local partnerships with a particular focus on least-reached people groups.
Global Mission
We are committed to financially supporting and partnering with the following ministries
Thailand
Life Church values its partnerships in Thailand including, Muangthong Life Church, Hmong Bangkok Life Church, various local outreach ministries, church plants, and online ministries to reach many Thai and Hmong people.
Top Kids
Life Church partners with Prasert at House of Hope in two slum area locations. A vital ministry to at-risk children and families in often dangerous communities. Increased support has helped raise and release the next generation of leaders alongside the team. On Sundays they are local churches within the communities.
Top Kids is a vibrant evangelistic and educational initiative specifically designed for the children residing in the Tungsonghong & Thaisamut slum areas of northern Bangkok. The programme provides a nurturing environment where children not only receive love and care but also engage in enjoyable activities centred around moral principles and biblical teachings. The program aims to instil foundational values while effectively presenting the gospel message. Following the lesson, the children gather together to share a meal, fostering a sense of community and fellowship.
Prasert Taksin
TopKids team
TopKids programme
Local Churches
We continue to support Muangthong Life Church and their leadership development and next generation. This is a legacy partnership of Lorraine Dierck.
As a church we have supported Pornchai to further his theological studies in the USA. This is with the heart to invest in Pornchai to return to Thailand where he would raise up a new generation of Church leaders and plant more churches throughout the nation. It was Pornchai who we partnered with to plant Hmong Life Church in 2019 and we are excited about furthering our partnership into the future.
Hmong Life Church
Muangthong Life Church
Pornchai and his wife Ea
Online Outreach Ministry
In 2023 John, Nok and their daughter Nana moved to full time online ministry sharing the Gospel of Jesus to Thai Buddhists around the world. We now partner with this important ministry to see it become sustainable over the long term. Their ministry is reaching thousands of Thai Buddhists and their ministry to churches around Thailand is bearing great fruit.
Nana, John & Nok
Laos
We support the Lao Vida training centre based in Southern Laos. Serving young Lao people through English language, a bakery, cafe and housekeeping training schools from predominantly tribal communities.
Lao Vida focuses on language, vocational, and development assistance as pathways to reaching out to people. They serve both educated urban people and rural young people, both of whom live in bondage to superstition and fear of spirits. This business facilitates the building of relationships and connections in the wider community. A significant part of the staff training and development is given over to teaching how to pass on these skills to their village communities.
Lao Vida is dedicated to empowering young rural women by providing comprehensive training in essential household skills such as cleaning, cooking, baking, and childcare. Additionally, they impart crucial life skills necessary for success in today's dynamic society. Subjects like budgeting, time management, work ethics, and adaptability are covered, addressing aspects often overlooked, with a literacy component integrated to support those in need of foundational skills.
Moreover, Lao Vida extends its training to both young men and women, focusing on baking, bread making, and other hospitality skills. Literacy support and additional tutoring are offered to bridge educational disparities among rural communities, catering to both genders.
Furthermore, the organisation recognises the opportunity to nurture young believers from predominantly spiritual backgrounds, providing them with spiritual guidance alongside practical skills. This holistic approach not only equips individuals for personal growth but also enables them to positively impact their communities.
Lao Vida kitchen
English class
South Sudan
Phil and Janet work in Juba, South Sudan. Phil plays a vital role in the growing Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) bases and projects. Janet leads a team bringing opportunities of freedom to woman trapped in prostitution and sex trafficking in Juba. Bringing the light of Christ into some of the darkest areas.
Phil & Janet
Mozambique
In an ongoing relationship with the Koti people-group, Life Church partners with the team at Taikhi Ya Haakhi who carry a heart to reach and disciple their people, along with other close-by unreached people groups.
A group of believers gathering for baptisms
Men’s bible study
Ethiopia
We contribute towards Nick and Emily and their work in northern Ethiopia among unreached people groups.
Japan
Life Church continues to pray for B1 Church in Japan. A healthy and growing church in Japan, B1 is expanding to new campuses as it outgrows venues with people coming to faith while also growing online discipleship groups. Life Church both prays for and gives ongoing encouragement of emerging leaders at B1.