Southeast Asia poses great challenges. In the 11 countries that make up this region there are over 312 million people in 663 distinct people groups that are considered unreached by the gospel! This same part of the world is home to some of the most frightening diseases in the world: malaria, HIV/AIDS, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, yellow fever, and various parasitic diseases. In the last few decades this region of the world has also experienced an incredible growth of lifestyle-related diseases as well. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are all reaching epidemic proportions.
These tremendous needs have moved LIGHT to develop a detailed plan to cover this area with the light regarding both physical and spiritual health!
Current News
God is pouring out His blessings in the island country of the Philippines! We have 10 one-month LIGHT programs scheduled for 2011 and two six-month courses in Ilocos Norte. Read more about this project by visiting its project page.
Future Plans
Beginning in January 2012 we are launching a 3-year project to specifically target areas that have no health evangelism training schools.
Our goal is to conduct 40 one-month trainings during the year in various locations throughout the region. We will target both cities and rural areas to equip as many people as possible!
By the end of the year we would like to have at least 5 six-month training programs strategically located throughout Southeast Asia.
We would like to see the LIGHT curriculum translated into as many of the local languages as possible.
We would also like to be able to equip our graduates with laminated health expo posters, New Beginnings and Abundant Living DVDs, and Bible study resources as they enter the field.
In an effort to extend the training to the churches we would like to create a set of DVDs for the entire one month course.
How You Can Help
1. Join us – We need volunteers of all backgrounds to help us to help us achieve the goals for this project: doctors, nurses, teachers, and builders. Please click on the “get involved” link above for more information.
2. Pray – We understand that prayer will be a vital key in the success of this project. Please add this project to your prayer list and plead with the LORD to pour out His Spirit to order every detail of the trip. You can sign up for our prayer ministry by clicking here.
3. Financial contribution – We believe that in these unstable times the best investment we can make is in souls. Please consider making a donation toward this worthy project! You can select a specific project on the right sidebar or simply make a general donation below.
Contact Information
Rodney Bowes
Field Director
rodney@lightingtheworld.org