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.