In this episode, Gary and Paula Hays share their incredible journey from their individual lives to becoming missionaries in Thailand. They discuss the challenges they faced in ministry, the birth of their organization thinkSmall, and their focus on reaching children as a means of transforming communities. They discuss how they are equipping local teams all over the world to reach their own communities, and evoke change through “the least of these”… kids. They also highlight the inspiring story of the Gates of Salvation choir in Burundi, showcasing how children from different backgrounds can unite and spread the message of peace. Additionally, Gary introduces his book 'Fishing for the Future,' which offers strategies for church growth and reaching the next generation.

Connect with Gary and Paula/thinkSMALL:

Website: www.thinksmallglobal.org

Instagram: @thinksmallglobal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkSMALLGlobal

Gary’s book Fishing For The Future available for purchase here: https://a.co/d/eqTcb1Z

Watch the full 30 minute documentary about thinkSMALL here: https://youtu.be/PRe_IAKFAFg?si=ORzP_ABlINdBiP52

Download the Gates of Salvation choir album here: https://thinksmallglobal.org/music/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Gary and Paula Hays

04:32 Transition to Mission Work

10:50 Challenges in Evangelism in Thailand

14:27 Frustrations and Realizations in Ministry

20:19 The Birth of Think Small

24:34 Strategies for Child Protection and Community Engagement

31:50 Empowering Youth Against Exploitation

33:55 Faith and Perseverance in Ministry

36:20 Transformative Stories of Change

43:50 The Power of Music and Unity

57:04 Strategies for Growing the Church

Keywords

mission field, Thailand, Think Small, children ministry, transformation, faith, Gary and Paula Hays, church growth, unreached people, community outreach