22/05/2026
MISSION PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Muana & Villy with BMA
Muana and Villy have worked for Baptist Mission Australia (BMA) in Northern Thailand for over 20 years. Their vision is to make the gospel relevant to the local people so they can express their faith in ways that honour God and attract others to Jesus.
Muana provides training to the leaders of local faith communities and pastoral support to two small churches. They also lead the teams in Thailand and Indo-China (Vietnam). Living in rural Thailand, where there were no believers when they first moved there, it's been wonderful to see how this faith community has developed and grown.
Inspired by how Jesus met people where they are, Villy started her 'Beauty and Beyond' ministry. Villy provides hair services to the communities wherever she and Muana go - at churches, at house churches, and at the local community centre. 'Beauty and Beyond' is such a heartwarming ministry where, in addition to pampering the ladies, Villy sometimes has the privilege of working with the Holy Spirit to mend broken relationships with God.
In past years, Muana and Villy have felt led by God to invest in children, as they have seen more and more young people moving away from their traditions and towards secular humanism. Last year’s theme focused on God’s Creation and our responsibility to care for it. Over 100 children had a wonderful time and are looking forward to this year’s program! In many rural areas, churches don’t have regular Sunday school, so this annual event is a special opportunity for children to hear the Word of God in a meaningful and engaging way. The three-day event was filled with joyful singing, fun games, creative crafts, planting and plenty of snacks!
Please help Muana and Villy keep bringing the hope of Jesus to the people of Northern Thailand by giving to our May Mission Month. You can find more information on our Mission webpage (link in bio):
👉 grlc.org.au/mission
