Meet our Weekly Preacher

It is our privilege to welcome Chaplain Ray Smith to our congregation as a candidate for the pastoral position. Ray’s journey of faith is a testimony to God’s grace and calling. He did not grow up in a Christian household, but during his high school years, he became curious about the Bible and began searching for answers. It was during this time that Ray experienced being born again and began his personal journey of following Jesus Christ. For a season, Ray walked without a c

For more than four decades, Pastor and Patricia have faithfully dedicated their lives to serving Christ across nations, bringing hope, planting churches, equipping leaders, and sharing God's love with communities around the world.Their ministry journey began in 1982–1983 when they attended F.L.I.T.E. at Laval University, where they received theological training and language preparation for church planting in Quebec. From 1983 to 1991, they served as Home Missions church plant

Founder of Hearts to Serve Ministry A passionate follower of Jesus Christ, he is dedicated to seeing lives transformed through the power of the Gospel. As the founder of Hearts to Serve Ministry, his heart is to serve both the Church and the wider community with compassion, integrity, and unwavering faith. He is actively involved in the Men for Change initiative within the policing and security sector, where he encourages and challenges men to lead with godly character and pu

Originally from South Africa, Pastor Andrew Pennels and his wife have served in Thailand from 2011-2019. Their journey in Thailand has been marked by a deep commitment to ministry, personal growth, and investing in the lives of others. Throughout his ministry journey, Pastor Andrew has been blessed by the guidance, wisdom, and mentorship of many faithful leaders who have helped shape both his character and leadership. These experiences have deepened his conviction that God

PastorKevin and Sandy Barner are fully appointed Assemblies of God missionaries serving in Peninsular Asia, with over two decades of faithful ministry across multiple nations. During their first assignment (2002–2010), they served as Lead Pastors of International Christian Assembly (ICA) Moscow, an Assemblies of God international English-speaking church in Russia, for seven and a half years. From 2010 to 2016, they were based in Thailand, where they led International Christia

Pastor Aldrin is the Senior Pastor of Every Nation Church Bangkok and has faithfully served in Thailand for the past 13 years. Originally a licensed dentist in the Philippines, he answered God’s call into ministry and has since been dedicated to leading, discipling, and encouraging people in their walk with Christ. He is married to Miel and together they are blessed with three children: Nicole, Alfonso, and Jeremiah. Pastor Aldrin is passionate about sharing God’s Word, buil

Pastor Brian K. Tai has served in full-time ministry for over 30 years, with a deep passion for sharing the gospel and making disciples across cultures. For 24 of those years, he and his wife, Jeanne Tai, lived in Thailand, where they planted Grace Bangkok Church in Bangkok, Thailand . That congregation has now been open and thriving for 17 years. Currently, Brian serves as the Senior Pastor of Grace Bangkok Church. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and a Master’s degree

PastorKevin and Sandy Barner are fully appointed Assemblies of God missionaries serving in Peninsular Asia, with over two decades of faithful ministry across multiple nations. During their first assignment (2002–2010), they served as Lead Pastors of International Christian Assembly (ICA) Moscow, an Assemblies of God international English-speaking church in Russia, for seven and a half years. From 2010 to 2016, they were based in Thailand, where they led International Christia

Bob, along with his two sons Logan and Landon, lives in Bangkok, Thailand, where they serve as National Directors for the Thailand Harvest Plan. The ministry is built on a threefold vision: To evangelize in unreached regions across Asia To disciple believers by planting churches and nurturing them into a deep, passionate relationship with God To train and equip leaders to serve in various capacities—from sharing the Gospel and leading small groups to pastoring churches and pr

Dr. Peter Gaiku hails from Nairobi, Kenya. He dedicated his life to Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour during his teenage years. Throughout his Christian journey, Dr. Gaiku has served the Church of Jesus Christ in various roles, including as a pastor and lay leader. He was ordained in 1997 by Archbishop Dr. Arthur Kitonga at Karuri Redeemed Gospel Church in Kenya, a church he helped establish. In 2022, God called him into cross-cultural ministry to serve along-side

Pastor Keith Higginbotham, along with his wife Sharon, has faithfully served as a missionary in Thailand since 1991. With over 30 years of ministry experience in Southeast Asia, Pastor Keith has dedicated his life to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching the Word of God. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Rhema Bible Church Bangkok and as Director of Rhema Thailand. Under his leadership, Rhema Thailand has grown to include multiple Bible training centers, o

Bio for Peter and Patricia DeWit Pastor Peter and Patricia DeWit are experienced ministers with a deep passion for serving God’s people and advancing His Kingdom. Their lives reflect over four decades of faithful ministry across multiple nations, marked by compassion, perseverance, and a strong dependence on God’s provision. Pastor eter began his ministry at the age of 21 in Quebec, Canada, where he learned French and planted two churches. He and Patricia went on to pastor i

Dr. Peter Gaiku hails from Nairobi, Kenya. He dedicated his life to Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour during his teenage years. Throughout his Christian journey, Dr. Gaiku has served the Church of Jesus Christ in various roles, including as a pastor and lay leader. He was ordained in 1997 by Archbishop Dr. Arthur Kitonga at Karuri Redeemed Gospel Church in Kenya, a church he helped establish. In 2022, God called him into cross-cultural ministry to serve along-side

"Since October 2024, Stuart and Lisa have lived in Bangkok, Thailand serving as Member Care Associates with Reaching & Teaching Internatinal Ministries. Their responsibilites include caring for 30 global worker units living in East and South Asia. In forty years of local church pastoral ministry, Stuart values discipleship through the ministry of the Word, encouraging younger pastors, and mobilizing churches for international ministry. Stuart and Lisa have two children and fi

Matt and Emily live in Bangkok, Thailand, with their four children—Samuel, Calvin, Owen, and Lucy. Matt earned both his MDiv and ThM from Southern Seminary. In August 2022, they planted Bangkok City Baptist Church in the heart of the city, where Matt now serves as Lead Pastor. He also serves as a founding board member of Saphan Siam, a ministry of the church devoted to equipping and training Thai Christians and local churches. The family is sent out by Third Avenue Baptist C