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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand

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)

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand

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  1. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand

  2. Thailand is a Buddhist country - Population 65 millions - 95% are Buddhists - Christianity is less than 1% - It is a great need of the Gospel

  3. 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

  4. 3 kinds of work of ELCT Congregational work Theological work Social work

  5. Congregational Work • 22 congregations, 13 preaching stations • numbers of Christian groups in villages • Evangelising through radio program • 4,000 members • 11 pastersand 16 evangelists • More than 200 new baptised members in 2011

  6. 12 Local pastors and 6 Missionaries

  7. Installation of the Fifth Bishop In 2011

  8. 35 Anniversary of ELCT

  9. The church building in Bangkok

  10. House of Hill tribe (Lahu)

  11. 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

  12. Discipleship Training in Local Congr.

  13. Teaching and Learning in LST

  14. Music Class

  15. Seminar

  16. Group Study

  17. Hill Tribe Students

  18. Social work • Home of Grace • Home of Praise • Day Nursery • 2 Hostels for Students • Counselling for HIV Patients • Family Development • Elderly project

  19. Home of Grace

  20. Immanuel Day Nursery

  21. Immanuel Hostel

  22. Students live in Immanuel Hostel

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