Planting Faith in Thailand: Building a Church in a Predominantly Buddhist Nation

Episode Focus:Planting a Christian church in Thailand, obedience to calling, and the unseen cost of faith-led pursuit.Key Themes & TopicsAnswering a calling that leads far outside comfort and familiarityThe cultural reality of sharing Christianity in a predominantly Buddhist nationThe difference between obedience and outcomesChurch planting as slow, relational work—not instant growthRaising a family while living on missionRedefining success when metrics don’t tell the full storyFaithfulness in seasons where fruit isn’t immediately visibleKey TakeawaysCalling often requires movement before clarityCultural sensitivity and patience matter more than strategy aloneTrue impact is usually invisible before it’s visibleObedience is costly—but compromise costs moreThe pursuit of faith is rarely comfortable, but it is deeply formativeNotable MomentsThe moment the Kenway family knew Thailand was the placeEarly challenges and cultural misunderstandingsLearning to build trust before building a churchNavigating doubt, pressure, and responsibility as a family on missionSigns of growth that didn’t show up in numbersWho This Episode Is ForChurch leaders and ministry teamsMissionaries and faith-based entrepreneursCreatives, founders, and anyone wrestling with a callingListeners interested in global faith, culture, and purpose-driven workSuggested Listener ReflectionWhere in your life are you waiting for certainty before obedience?What would faithfulness look like if success wasn’t measurable?What pursuit is costing you comfort—but shaping you most? Visit 1334media.com to support the podcast.