YWAM Thailand ~ National Office

The vision for a Training Centre to equip and send missionaries for Thailand and the surrounding countries started in the mid 1990’s. YWAM Thailand’s leadership at that time chose Chiang Rai as a strategic place to see that vision come about. We believe that the work started then still holds the same potential to disciple this and other nations.

Chiang Rai is situated near the border to Myanmar and Laos and is surrounded by tribal peoples. There are two universities in CR which draw future leaders and people of influence. It is a fast growing area, and the government sees it as an economic hub for trade with bordering countries and with China. There is a lot of investment in infrastructure and development.

The first building has been used as a multifunctional building since 1999. Once the second building is completed, the first building will serve as dormitory for staff and students, with a meeting room on the third floor (already enclosed).

At this point YWAM Thailand has little specific training for missionaries or potential missionaries. The center will provide a variety of relevant courses which will equip missionaries with skills and understanding to work among the unreached. To give purpose to the schools we will develop new and appropriate ministries to reach target areas.

There are already and number of local churches, ministries and missionaries in the Chiang Rai area. We want to see the Training Center serving this group through seminars and our training programs. YWAM itself has several ministries operating in the area. The Training Center will become a place of synergy between these various ministries. We will also actively recruit and train staff for the existing YWAM ministries in CR and other parts of Thailand and the region.

Project Goal: To further develop existing facilities and ministries, providing training opportunities and support to missionaries and ministries.

Total Construction Budget: 3,356,659 Baht (approx. US-$ 84,000.00)

Estimated Overall Cost: approx. US-$ 200,000.00 (including furniture, office and kitchen equipment, etc.)

Objectives to reach the goal

Facilities:

To enclose and equip the third floor of building # 1 by the end of 2005 (incl. lighting, air conditioning and basic fixtures for a multifunctional room)
To complete the construction and equipping of building # 2 by the end of 2006.

To host 2 schools (DTS and FCD) and 4 short term training seminars by the end of 2006.

In order to add a School of Frontier Missions (SOFM), Community Health Evangelism (CHE), School of Biblical Studies (SBS) and Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS), we will actively identify, recruit and train potential leaders. Our policy is to only run courses that will have leadership committed to more than one year.

To provide office space for Mission Adventures and University Ministries by the end of 2006.
To establish an operational office for the Chiang Rai region by the end of 2006.
To establish a Frontier Missions office by end of 2006.

Where possible, to host outreach teams and visiting groups. This will give them exposure to our ministries and also provide a source of income to cover operational costs

Please pray for us! If you want to give financially towards this goal, you can mail a tax deductable donation to YWAM Montana, or deposit money in our account here in Thailand:

YWAM Montana
501 Blacktail Rd.
Lakeside, MT 59922
USA

Make the check out to "YWAM" and attach a note stating that it is intended for the "Chiang Rai Training Centere- Project # 3231 - Thailand".

Worldwide donations can be accepted here in Thailand.
Please use the following information:

Youth With a Mission
Savings Account # 537-0-271735
Bangkok Bank: Haa Yaek Paw Khun Meng Rai
SWIFT Code BKKBTHBK

Please send us an e-mail to: ywamcraccounting@gmail.com if you make use of this option, mentioning the date and the amount transfered.