In Southern Thailand, relationships are central to evangelism. It takes time and effort to connect with people, to prove that you are sharing the gospel out of love for them, not because you have ulterior motives, or are trying to somehow score cosmic brownie points. Anything less than real trust and care doesn’t work, because these people have a lot to lose.

Two members of the Eastern Lawa translation team share the dramatic story of their journey to faith in Christ.

While the pathos of his childhood is striking, what stands out to Yves Léonard is the constant thread of God’s love and calling on his life.