We recently held a Basic Training to equip new coaches in Thailand. Meet four of our participants who are now trained and ready to take the gospel to the young people in their communities through sports ministry: Coach Koy Koy is […]
…let me provide some background first. Every morning, just before dawn, Buddhist Monks leave the temple to go out into the community and local markets to collect alms (rice dishes, curries, money, etc.) from local Buddhists. The act of offering alms is […]
What is your favorite sport? Soccer!!! What’s your favorite Bible verse? 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness…” This verse is a huge part of how I ended up in […]
After a nail-biting four hour journey along the winding mountain roads of northern Thailand, we finally pull up outside the house. We’re met by Coach Sathit, his family, 12 new-born puppies, and a whole host of chickens. The kettle is […]
The Esan region of northeast Thailand is often described as one of the hardest places to do ministry in Thailand. Christians are few and far between, Buddhism is strong, and drug addiction is widespread. Although there are some church-planters in […]
Sports Friends currently has over 80 full-time missionaries and staff around the world. Get to know our newest national staff member, Pete, who is serving in Thailand. What is your role with Sports Friends? Sports Ministry Trainer and […]
By Denise Poon, SIM Thailand “It touched my heart,” PbeeMai says. It’s one of his constant refrains, and when he says it, he puts his hand to his heart in a slightly dramatic fashion and smiles, shaking his head and […]
On this month’s edition of Meet the Team, we’d like to introduce you to Maneenoot aka Noot! What is your role with Sports Friends? Administration, Finance, and Camp Programs Coordinator. Favorite sport: My favorite sports is Volleyball. Favorite Bible verse: “In their righteousness, they […]
By Denise Poon, Thailand Aof had gone to church for many Sundays and had said many “Amens” to the prayers people had prayed for her – but nothing really worked until she challenged God herself. “Aof, God has chosen you. […]
By Anna Baker, short-term volunteer from Australia Last month, a group of about 30 key volunteer coaches from across Thailand, all trained by Sports Friends, joined together for several days of pre-season training up in the mountains. In sports, pre-season training aims […]
