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Thailand

Felm helps the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand train its workers, serve families in vulnerable situations and build sustainable church structures.

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand works across the country and reaches many families in vulnerable situations. Its financial resources are limited, however, and it faces challenges in leadership, administration and education. 

With Felm’s support, the church trains employees, develops its diaconal work and promotes children’s rights and wellbeing. It is also improving its administrative systems and developing new sources of income. 

Theological education and church leadership 

Support for theological education improves the quality of training available to future church workers. Better-equipped leaders and employees help congregations respond to both the spiritual and practical needs of the people they serve. 

Together, these efforts develop stronger congregations, support families and create more sustainable structures for the future of the church and its work. 

Partners 

Felm’s local partners are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand (ELCT) and the Bangkok Institute of Theology (BIT). 

Contact

Jyrki Markkanen

Specialist, Church Leadership and Theological Education
International work
Thaimaa
Education and Training

Leena Helle

Regional Project Specialist
International work
Asia
Project Management

Riikka-Maria Kolkka

Specialist, Child Protection and Participation
International work
Thaimaa
Accountability and Safeguarding

Tomas Kolkka

Specialist, Outreach Ministry
International work
Thaimaa
Theology and Churches Around the World

Anna Peltonen

Communications Specialist
Communications and Advocacy
Asia

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