Troy had the wonderful opportunity to be at the Grand Opening of the first Akha speaking Church in Chiangrai, Thailand, this past Friday. It was incredibly special for him to be able to watch this dream come to fruition. Pastor Wiripong was one of the first tribal pastors that met with Troy and began sharing his dreams about reaching the Akha people, something they both had a heart for. Pastor Wiripong started a church in an Akha village several years ago, and Troy was blessed to bring a team in to build it's first permanent Church structure in that village. Two years ago, God began to use others to encourage Pastor Wiripong to start a church - in Chiangrai. Chiangrai has the largest concentration of Ahka speaking people in all of Thailand.
Pastor Wiripong, also Akha, began his ministry about 14 years ago. He felt the call on his life and left his small village in order to attend Bible School in Bangkok. Once completed, he returned to North Thailand to start churches in Akha villages. He has started at least 5 Ahka churches and works with many others.
The Chiangrai Assembly of God Grand Opening had around 60 people and was standing room only. We can't wait to see what is in store for Pastor Wiripong, Chiangrai and the Akha people!
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