Dear Melanie
The Association of Free Churches in Thailand (AFT) believes the Great Commission is a call to make disciples, not just converts. By following Jesus’ command in Matthew 28 to go, baptize, and teach, we ensure that every new AFT believer is nurtured. Our work flows through three intentional stages: Going Wide, Going Deep, and Going Strong.
While I often write about our Going Wide efforts as we enter new territory, the Going Deep phase is where the roots of faith truly take hold. Of the nine provinces where AFT has a presence, three have completed the Going Wide phase, every village has a church. We are now returning to these village churches to encourage and strengthen the local leaders and believers. This heart-to-heart ministry has already resulted in 514 additional new churches in these provinces and over 3,500 new members joining our family of faith. We are witnessing a powerful transition from a broad Christian presence to a mature, multiplying spiritual movement.
Our mission does not end with a prayer; it begins there. As we solidify these foundations, we are not just building churches—we are raising up a generation of Thai believers equipped to lead their own communities into the light of the Gospel for years to come.
