Johnson Family Update

Empowering Thai Pastors to Plant Thai Churches that Reach Thai People

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant. 1 Corinthians 13:4 On Valentine’s Day, Becca and another missionary hosted a Ladies’ night, celebrating the love Christ has for us and we have for each other. We enjoyed mookata (grilled meat) together, decorated heart-s...

Feb 23, 2026

A Very Merry Belated Christmas and Happy New Year from the Johnson family!

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" As our family has celebrated the season of Advent throughout the years, our hearts have been drawn to different themes. One year it was reflecting on Christ’s bir...

Jan 21, 2026

May the Peoples Praise You!

The Joy of Worship What stirs your heart to burst and your face to smile during worship? One of my favorites is the sound of young children singing praises loudly and unabashedly to their Father and King. Can you hear it? This past Sunday, a little boy in our church joined the congregational ...

Nov 12, 2025

“We’re Having an Adventure!”

Tossing this phrase out among our family has multiple connotations including “life is crazy busy,” “we’re off to new places,” or “leaping with faith into the unknown.” Home Assignment this past summer has captured all 3. Life is Crazy Busy After finishing the school year and celebrating Lizzy’s g...

Oct 11, 2025

Empowering Church Leadership

Good Morning, Team, Here's the latest from the Johnson family! Addressing False Teaching There has been a lot of chatter in the Thai church over some theologically problematic ministries that have come to the country. These aren't just normal theological differences between different denominatio...

Apr 26, 2025

Camp is Coming!

Good Morning, Team! Check out what's been happening in life and ministry here in Chiang Mai! Church Camp We have been working with the leaders of Cool Shade of Life Church and Chiang Mai Baptist Church to prepare for another church camp. Camp will be taking place May 3-5 this year. The theme wi...

Apr 19, 2025

Shakey Ground

Good Morning, Team! It's been a really long time since we sent you an update. We're sorry for how long it's been. This school year has been incredibly busy, both in terms of ministry and family. Sitting down to let you all know what's been happening here has been challenging. To help improve t...

Apr 12, 2025

Big Plans for the New Year!

Over the past year, donations to ministry projects have made some really exciting ministry happen! New Self Tech Building an online business has given us "every day discipleship" reach into communities that traditional ministry might never normally go. Ben works from the offices of a local IT c...

Dec 27, 2024

Merry Christmas from the Johnsons!!!

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting...

Dec 25, 2024

Global Gospel Graces

Do Christians in Israel go to church on Sunday or Saturday? It was a question I never imagined having to answer in Thailand! A few weeks ago, one of the members of Cool Shade of Life Church announced he would be moving to Israel for five years to work in the agriculture industry. Like many peo...

Dec 23, 2024

Chiang Mai Crisis Update

Good Thai Afternoon, Team, The past few weeks have been very difficult here in Chiang Mai. There have been far too many things happening to write them all down, so I recorded a video explaining what's been happening and how you can pray. Please pray for: Our family Our team The missionary comm...

Oct 24, 2024

Critical Prayer Need and Video Update

Chiang Mai Flooding Good Thai Afternoon Team, We are contacting you to ask your prayer for the city of Chiang Mai and northern Thailand. About a week ago, the Ping River overflowed its banks and flooded much of the land surrounding the river. Critical level for the river at the measuring point...

by Ben Johnson — Oct 03, 2024

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