The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand. Thailand is a Buddhist country - Population 65 millions...

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 theFifth

BishopIn 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

We need partners in the Gospel

Come and help us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ