Summer Break - Thailand
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Location: Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand
Partner: Center for Church Enablement in Northern Thailand (CCENT)
Dates: May 15- 30th
Leaders: Caleb Palmieri & Sydney Andersen
Group Size: 8- 10
Estimated Cost: $2,700
Applications available: October 1st
Applications due: Decemeber 5th
About our Partnership Organization: The Center for Church Enablement of Northern Thailand has a desire to contextualize the gospel in unique cultural forms. One of the ways they achieve this is by providing a sustainable development for the area through the Chiang Mai Development Fish Hatchery. Others teach traditional Thai instruments and write hymns that mirror tradition Thai songs.
About our Partner Missionaries: Randy and Cheryl Bevis are both alumni of North Park College and North Park Theological Seminary. They love the outdoors, adventures
Trip Description:
- Learn about Jesus in Buddhist culture
- Help with community development projects
- Work with Thai fish farmers
- Stay with Buddhist host families
- Help with a construction or farming project
- Pray for the Thai Church
- Be a witness to Christ’s love
Country Overview
Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in Southeast Asia with its combination of natural beauty, temples, renowned hospitality, and cuisine and is home to over 400,000 refugees.
Chiang Mai alone draws over one million tourists a year. Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand, located amongst some of the tallest mountains in Thailand. CCENT contextualizes the Gospel so that Thais can still hold onto their Thai identity while following Christ.
Chiang Mai alone draws over one million tourists a year. Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand, located amongst some of the tallest mountains in Thailand. CCENT contextualizes the Gospel so that Thais can still hold onto their Thai identity while following Christ.
Helpful websites:
Thailand Covenant Church website
Health Information for Travelers to Thailand
US State Department Country Profile
Health Information for Travelers to Thailand
US State Department Country Profile
Thailand Fish Hatchery: http://www.covchurch.org/mission/thailand-fish-hatchery/
Thailand Camp Trips: