Cambodia

   Cambodia is struggling to regain some political and economic stability after almost total destruction by the Communist Khmer Rouge in the 1970's. Most of a generation was wiped out in the killing fields, but a new generation is seeking God. Some have already found peace and security in Jesus Christ and want to study the Bible. Others are searching, desiring for someone to show them the way to a new life in  Jesus Christ.

   Vision Fulfilled

   On May 6, 2002, the leadership of the Light for Living Bible Training Center was placed in the hands of a Cambodian staff. Chakreya Choun is now the director. Samphors Hang is her assistant and Savet Nuon is guard and maintenance man. Working together, these three are preparing souls in Cambodia for yet another harvest. They have daily been reaching out to the people of Kampong Chhnang through the Bible Training Center which provides a safe place for people of all ages to read Christian books, watch Bible videos, and study English. They are taught Christian songs, and games are an added attraction. The Center is located on the main road through Kampong Chhnang, which is about two hours north of 
Phenom Penh.

   Lending Library

   In addition to Bible teaching and English classes the center has a lending library with a good supply of books, videos, etc. which the local people can  check out.

   Light for Living Bible Training Center

   New converts are discipled and national workers are being trained to reach and teach their own people.  Both Buddhists and Muslims have found new life in Jesus Christ. It is the goal of the Bible Training Center  to help them become mature Christians able to share their faith with their fellow countrymen. The translation of Bible studies into Khmer, the national language, is being undertaken. The fact that these  people were born into a non-Christian culture without any concept of our Triune God, the atoning sacrificial death of Jesus Christ or salvation by grace alone, requires s special kind of Bible study. Our goal is not to change their culture, or plant Western type churches, but to present the Good News that Jesus died as a sacrifice for their sins. In a sense, we seek to present the Gospel in a Cambodian basket, carried by Cambodians in whom the character of Jesus and love of God is manifested. We believe that it is very important that local churches be established in homes or simple structures, led by Cambodian pastors, not foreign missionaries. We believe the foreign missionaries’ place is in the background, teaching and training. There is no other Bible training center in the area. Therefore, we see the Light for Living Bible Training Center as vital to the establishment of Bible based churches in the area.