Thai Christians Celebrate One Of The World’s Largest Baptism Ceremonies
Written by Heartsong Live on 24th September 2020
Christian Believers from five different provinces of gathered at a reservoir in central Thailand to witness the baptism of 1,435 people
The event took place as a result of the joint effort between two Church planting groups- Free in Jesus Christ Association (FJCCA) and Reach a Village
The event is being hailed as an unprecedented moment in the country’s history.
According to a statement by the President of the church planting group Reach A Village, Robert Craft “Missionary work had been going in Thailand for 200 years and for this to happen and in these kinds of numbers, it is historic. It is the first time there is a revival. I think God is doing something very special.”
Thailand’s population is almost entirely Buddhist, with Christians representing a very small minority.
The wave of growth of Christian believers began late in 2016 with the efforts of a local pastor establishing many home churches in different provinces. Today, there are more than 700 home churches across the country and this where many of the newly baptised come from.
The baptism went ahead amidst COVID-19 fears.
“In some countries, COVID-19 has drastically affected the movement of the gospel but in Thailand, it seems that we have been spared,” Craft said.
He encourages people to pray for wisdom for local church leaders, as movements such as these can potentially ruffle feathers politically.
“When news like this hit…political authorities could become upset. We should pray that the Lord would help Thai Christian leaders to handle the movement in such a way that they are wise like serpents, and harmless as doves.”
