At Park Chapel we believe God has called us to Connect People to Jesus. Scripture demonstrates through Christ, the best way to connect people to Jesus is through discipleship. As you get to know us we hope you will join us in becoming disciples.

Asia

China

The Chinese government maintains a firm grip on its citizens. A public  demonstration of any kind can bring about a brutal government response. The Chinese government has strong regulations for legal Christian churches, so that the only place to freely worship is often found in house churches. The house churches must meet secretly, with Christians ever aware of the risks of being harassed, oppressed, imprisoned tortured or even murdered for merely believing in the name of Jesus Christ. - www.paryercast.com

 

Thailand

Thailand means "land of the free" and is known as the "land of smiles" due to the easy-going and hospitable nature of its people and its sophisticated culture. However, it is a place of little true joy. With 250,000 Buddhist monks serving in over 30,000 temples across Thailand, Buddhism is not only the largest faith, but it is a part of the Thai national identity. Because of this, it is estimated that only 100 Thais accept Christ each year in a country of over 64 million people. Unfortunately 2 million children are currently involved in prostitution to pay off family debts which has led to an increase in HIV/AIDS. If workers will go and God's people will pray, God's power and the truth of the gospel will transform Thailand into a nation that is truly free and full of smiles. - www.prayercast.com

North Korea

Once called the "Jerusalem of the East", Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, no longer can claim that title as many of its Christians fled to South Korea during the Korean War. Instead, the doctrine of Juche has become a religion with the Kims as its deities. Information about the Christian church in North Korea today is limited, but it is known to survive in the face of intense persecution. It has become an underground church where meetings and worship must be held in secret, and members know that if they are caught they will be thrown in prison or sent to a labor camp. Due to intense government control of the media, most North Koreans have never heard the name of Jesus. -www.prayercast.com

Vietnam

Freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed in Vietnam, but new regulations in 2005 required religious groups to register with the government. Most churches have been denied registration and have faced harassment and even persecution. Many Vietnamese traditionally follow Buddhism, though the veneration and worship of ancestors is an underestimated practice found throughout Vietnam. Churches are persevering and the number of evangelicals is growing as the Vietnamese experience the challenges of the current economic and social changes. - www.prayercast.com

India

With a population of over one billion people dispersed throughout 4,635 distinct people groups, speaking over 1,600 languages, and believing in at least twelve different official religions, India is proud to maintain relative unity amongst such rich diversity. God is at work from the small, traditional Indian villages to the gargantuan cosmopolitan cities. But as Christ and the gospel of peace defeat and replace powerless superstition, age old tradition, and satanic strongholds, the enemy resists. Christians face violent persecution in almost every prefecture and converts are threatened with loosing their status, jobs, homes, and lives. Poverty, cultural barriers, illiteracy, religious opposition, and a rigid class system pose tremendous obstacles to the gospel. Yet, dedicated Indians empowered by the Holy Spirit and made powerful by the peace, grace, and strength of Christ are and will continue to reach the smallest hamlet to the mightiest city. - www.prayercast.com