May Highlights- Castaway Baptist Church 2nd Month, Elephants & Celebrating 13 Years!

Prayer Partners:

Thank you for your steadfast support!

Testimony – 13 years ago this month:

When the call of God on my life became clear 13 years ago, I imagined pastors to be heroes of the faith. Feeling inadequate, I was easily discouraged from attending seminary. For 10 years, I procrastinated.

Then came a time of crisis in my life that only the full counsel of God could have resolved. None of 7+ respected pastors (mostly Baptist) was willing to stand on difficult truth. I was devastated, dumbfounded and still find it difficult to believe that it actually happened. Through this crisis, the Lord removed the facade from pastors I had admired.

On the bright side, the Lord used it. Conquering feelings of inadequacy, the Lord empowered graduation from seminary with distinction, led to plant and pastor a church (Gen 50:20). PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST! 🕇

With the following in mind, I moved forward: “Be the change you would like to see in the church.” ( … and so can you!)

I have never been so fulfilled in my ministry, in the center of God’s will. Pick yourself up, and fight forward in the power of Christ!

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.”  2 Corinthians 4:8‭-‬10

Castaway Baptist Church:

We had a great month. Lots of new folks came through the door, especially youth. Praise the Lord!



Bible Studies, Fellowship…




Partnering with Local Churches: Outreach Soccer…

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO! ==> https://youtu.be/ATgdoPhgFtA



Partnering with Local Churches: Guitar Lessons for Three Interested in Learning…



Sharing the Gospel & Inviting People to Church…



A Korean missionary recently donated a much-needed speaker and microphones. Thank the Lord!



“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19

Youth Ministry Reward System:

The Lord led to implement a “point system” for rewarding the faithful. Youth receive points for attendance, service, memorizing Scripture, witnessing and bringing friends.

Competition has greatly renewed fervor. Youth have been so excited to participate. ‘Can I see the points?!’ they ask. It has been amazing to see. Praise the Lord!

Winners for April visited Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.



On a tractor through the wildlife refuge (felt like a hay ride), the Lord led. ‘I will give five points for May to whomever is brave enough to share the gospel with our tour guide here (Cambodian Buddhist woman).’

A young and relatively new student named Danut stepped up. Praise the Lord!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO! ==> https://youtu.be/S7bAVTTZYvE

And so began his winning streak. Final tallies in for the month of May… and the winner is… Danut! Praise the Lord!

Evangelizing the Gay Community:

Difficult as it is to balance the church with regional motorbike runs, the Lord has pushed me to remain faithful in evangelizing the LGBTQ. Persistence is key. Those who have been following Castaway for a while will remember some of the folks below.

Pastor’s son Kireyroat (next to me) & his friend…




Evangelizing the Transgender Community: Srey Pov hears the gospel while cooking fried rice…



Evangelizing the Transgender Community: Ounja working in the salon, then reading the Bible after work over a bowl of noodles…



Evangelizing Sex Workers: Jeye sitting on my motorbike outside of her workplace…



Evangelizing Farmers: The Lord led to these fellas along the way to witness to the rural LGBTQ. This young man (sitting) lost the lower half of his leg in a motorbike accident.



Please stand with us in prayer, and fast a meal or two toward salvation for the lost.
“… I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”  Matthew 16:18

Any of us could die at any moment. Click Here to find out how you can know enduring peace, God’s purpose for your life and be sure you will go to heaven when your brief time on earth is up.

Ways to Partner:

1. Pray for:
– Conviction, eyes to see and ears to hear for the LGBTQ.
– That seeds would bear fruit, that the Lord would raise up Cambodian evangelists.

– Revival for the U.S. church – that we would stand for difficult truth in these days no matter what the cost.
– Financial support to keep me in the field doing what I am called to do.

2. Click to Donate via PayPal (tax deductible)!

PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!

April Highlights- Castaway Baptist Church 1st Month Summary with Sermon Excerpt

Prayer Partners:

Thank you for your steadfast support!

It all began with a homegrown neighborhood youth ministry in early 2019. For years, we met around a table in a public space on the ground floor of my apartment building.

And finally we have an official place to gather and worship. PRAISE THE LORD!




“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”  1 Thessalonians 5:24

The Lord’s timing is perfect. Off school all of April for Cambodian New Year and the Sea Games, youth have been mobilized.

Click here to watch VIDEO => https://youtu.be/xXakm49LAZM

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”  Psalm 119:11


From Bible studies…



…to cleaning the church and “dry running” Sunday services to inviting people door-to-door in 100-degree weather…



The Lord has kept us busy.

Over the coming years, the goal is to continue to disciple, empower and establish Cambodian leaders – able to teach, preach, lead worship, etc. This body of believers must be Christ-dependent, not Matt-dependent.



Close as it already is to my heart, this establishment is not my kingdom.

“The king… said… I have built… the kingdom by the might of my power… there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar…  The kingdom is departed from thee… and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen… until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.”  Daniel 4:30-32

Certainly evangelistic, the first month’s sermon series was resurrection-themed:

1) The Death, Burial and Resurrection of Christ. Altar Call: Which Thief Are You? (the thief who repented or the one who did not?)

2) S/Paul’s Conversion – Called to Surrender

3) Lazarus – Raised to New Life in Christ

4) The Rapture – Called to Heaven

Click here to watch the sermon (final 3 minutes of a sermon) excerpt VIDEO => https://youtu.be/vwCkWMoVk_A

Please stand with us in prayer, and fast a meal or two toward salvation for the lost.

April was a big “step up” for all in terms of service and responsibility. Castaway Baptist Church is doing well. Praise the Lord!

“… I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”  Matthew 16:18

Any of us could die at any moment. Click Here to find out how you can know enduring peace, God’s purpose for your life and be sure you will go to heaven when your brief time on earth is up.


Ways to Partner:

1. Pray for:
– Conviction, eyes to see and ears to hear for the LGBTQ.
– That seeds would bear fruit, that the Lord would raise up Cambodian evangelists.

– Revival for the U.S. church – that we would stand for difficult truth in these days no matter what the cost.
– Financial support to keep me in the field doing what I am called to do.

2. Click to Donate via PayPal (tax deductible)!

PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!

March Ministry Highlights

Due to the sensitive nature of this ministry, some details, photos and videos have been removed from the below update that was sent to our prayer partners.

Prayer Partners:

Thank you for your steadfast support!

Good News! The Lord has provided to open a church. First Sunday for youth was this past Sunday, 4/2. We are preparing to open to the public (adults) on Resurrection Sunday, 4/9.

As with any church plant, it has been a tremendous amount of work. The cross went up Tuesday. PRAISE THE LORD!!!



“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”  Psalm 20:7-8

Please stand with us in prayer, and fast a meal or two toward salvation for the lost.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”  Romans 10:17

In preparation for the new church and inevitable spiritual attack on the horizon, the Lord led to educate our youth in Satan’s counterfeit paths (Matt 7:13-14) – world religions and false teachings.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…”  Hosea 4:6

Headed into this new season, many of the youth signed up to serve in various capacities. Two popped in today without being asked and took the initiative to clean.


Evangelizing the LGBTQ:

The gay life is grim. Recently I found out that two more of my past life friends died. I reflected, as any believer would. Is their blood on my hands (Acts 20:26-27)? Did I share the gospel with them? The Lord uses such news to drive me to witness more.

After completing seminary and prior to opening a church, it was been a blessing to have a window of time to get out and witness, witness, witness…

In March, armed with tracts in each respective language, the Lord led to witness in Cambodia and Thailand’s red light districts and transgender prostitution hubs.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”  Romans 6:23

Relationships that began in 2016/2017 were deepened with Bible-based conversation correcting misinformation widely embraced by today’s world cultures. Ultimately the decision whether or not to surrender to the Lord is in each individuals’ hands.

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”  2 Corinthians 5:20

Red light districts bring heavy tourism and migrant workers. Often they are more responsive to the gospel than the LGBTQ.

The guy on the right in the below photo, is an immigrant from war-torn Myanmar who has a tailor shop in Thailand.

Remembering me from street witnessing several years ago, he approached me. After hearing the gospel again, he wanted to know more. I took him to meet another seeker from Myanmar who recently began leading a Bible study after another evangelist gave him a Bible and shared the gospel with him.

I added both of them to our online “Bible Myanmar” group where Scripture is posted daily, walked them through Bible basics, answered questions and prayed with them. They vowed to ask questions as they arise. What an honor.. Thankful to be of service… Praise the Lord!



“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”  Psalm 119:105

In Thailand, the Lord provided opportunity to serve by sharing the gospel and ex-gay testimony at two churches. Churches around the world struggle with how to handle issues relating to the LGBTQ. Click to watch the video below. Praise the Lord!

Ex-Gay Testimony, Explanation of My Ministry & The Gospel Message
C&MA Church, Thailand; VIDEO
=> https://youtu.be/TmAEdPdLCvY



“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”  Galatians 6:10


Any of us could die at any moment. Click Here to find out how you can know enduring peace, God’s purpose for your life and be sure you will go to heaven when your brief time on earth is up.

PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!


Ways to Partner:

1. Pray for:
– Conviction, eyes to see and ears to hear for the LGBTQ.
– That seeds would bear fruit, that the Lord would raise up Cambodian evangelists.

– Revival for the U.S. church – that we would stand for difficult truth in these days no matter what the cost.
– Pray for our marriage and the promised son.
– Financial support to keep me in the field doing what I am called to do.

 
2. Click to Donate via PayPal (tax deductible)!