David A. with LTC Students
Lanna Theological Center
CBS was a 3 year leadership training program offering opportunities for Thai youth to finish a high school degree through adult education while being equipped and empowered to go back to their homes to minister in churches. Under David's leadership CBS merged with Chiang Mai Bible Institute to form Lanna Theological Center, a 4 year church leadership degree program. Graduates of CBS-CBI-LTC are serving in churches and communities through out North Thailand, Burma, and Laos.
Lahu Ministry
Abel and Ruth established the Lahu Christian Churches under the CMO umbrella. Concentrating on Lahu Villages in Chiang Mai Province, Abel has planted 8 churches with over 280 members. As they were establishing churches, Abel and Ruth found that there were many children who had been orphaned through the drug industry. These children were at high risk of being trafficked in the big cities. At best they would grow up without an education and destined to a life of poverty. Abel and Ruth established the Ban Dek Suk Jai Children's Hostel in Chiang Dao District. The orphanage cares for 20 or more youth from toddler to 18 years of age. These at risk children given shelter, protection, food, clothing, and opportunities for education through college.
Suk Jai Children's Hostel
David A. presents Christmas gifts to Children