Laos
Laos is one of the few countries that is still deep in the clutches of a communist government–a government that persecutes believers, limits and controls access to the Gospel and seeks to keep the Gospel of our Lord Jesus from spreading. Southeast Asia Opportunities (SEA Ops) wants to make an eternal difference in the lives of unengaged and unreached people groups in southern Laos and we need YOUR help to do so!
The spiritual and physical needs in Laos are HUGE! Out of the 150 people groups, 138 are considered unreached by the Gospel and many of those remain totally unengaged. That means over 6,000,000 of the total population of 7,025,000 have yet to hear of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. SEA Ops is focusing on eight of those UUPG’s and the conditions there have led us to develop and refine our project work involing local Lao believers to impact those peoples. The work in Laos is risky, living conditions are harsh and sometimes primitive, and traveling is difficult. But it will be worth it to see that unengaged peoples become engaged and reached with the Gospel! And oh the JOY that you and/or your team will be able to share together as those who have never heard move towards being reached with the Good News of Jesus Christ! To read more about the spiritual state of Laos click here.
Thailand
Southeast Asia Opportunities (SEA Ops) is interested in helping to facilitate teams with varying interests and we praise God that He has provided a way to do just that. Since moving to Thailand, SEA Ops has become integrally involved with Grace Church, Ubon. Because of that involvement we are able to facilitate teams that are interested in helping churches with their local ministries, local evangelism, and other church based ministry/missions. Ubon Ratchathani City has approximately 2,000,000 people, of which only 2,000 are believers. That is a TINY percentage and the churches here need help reaching all those lost folks!
Ministry/Missions work is much easier to do here in Thailand and would be a great introductory trip for those who are wanting to get started in missions work overseas. Unlike Laos, there are no governmental restrictions in Thailand providing many opportunities for you to make a lasting impact! Like what? Missions opportunities include VBS, Backyard Bible Clubs, Street Evangelism, Drama, Preaching Rallies in the Central Park, or working with Kid’s Clubs at GCU church plants. For Pastor’s and Teachers, opportunities include leading Pastoral Training Seminars and seminars for Church Leaders, among others. The list could go on and on! Pray about it and see how the Father leads you to become involved with Southeast Asia Opportunities – Thailand. For more information on people groups in Thailand click here.