Civil War Disrupts SOC In Myanmar

In 2021, the military government came into power. There have been continuous military operations in various parts of the country, military roadblocks, terrorist acts, and armed clashes. Things in Myanmar changed as we prepared the location where we planned to run an entire SOC School in Rakhine.

We purchased bedding and food two days before the start date of the School for the fifteen pastors and fifteen leaders who were enrolled in the School. Civil unrest in Rakhine caused the military to block all cities and roads. Due to the road closures, the supply of food and gasoline stopped. The fifteen pastors were then unable to travel to attend the School.

Despite all the difficulties, we decided to move forward with the SOC School with the leaders from the three churches nearby. The Holy Spirit moved powerfully in the hearts of every student. The students eagerly listened to the teachings of the School of Christ and were very responsive to the Word of God. We had an hour of individual prayer before and at the end of the day. It was very clear from the first prayer meeting that the students were putting their relationship with God in order that they might receive all that the Lord had in store for them.

At the end of the training, all the students were filled with the Holy Spirit and were determined to preach the Gospel to Buddhists and Muslims. In the state of Rakhine, there is a very small number of Christians. Buddhism is the most prevalent religion, and a few Muslims. It is so wonderful to see how the Holy Spirit changes and strengthens ministers and workers through the School of Christ.

Thank God we could hold this School despite the war in this state. Thank God that people were inspired to serve the Lord! Thank you for supporting the School of Christ ministry!