Australasia Leaders Meeting

I never imagined surfing in Thailand and when this was the country suggested to host our first Australasia meeting, I discouraged it. After all, we only had a new contact there and so many other nations seemed more suited. Just as well Regional Coordinator Rich Agius pressed on as God saw the need! There's an amazing growing surf population and a couple of christian surfers already running a surf school in Phuket. What a lack of decent male role models in that place!

We had a great time of discussion about the difficulties of doing mission in 'creative access' countries that are closed to formal mission activity. What about Islam, and Buddhism and Hinduism. I firmly believe this region holds our greatest challenges.

We enjoyed great Thai food of course, and a surprising night surf from 12-2am under a full moon. Then there was some sketchy driving and beautiful scenery. It was good to support our Japan leader David Levey who has endured a lot with the multiple disasters in his region, now over 150km of coastline unsurfable for the foreseeable future.

Inspiration is always a main benefit of meeting face to face "I have come away inspired to start CS in my country," said Dilsiri from Sri Lanka. Check out the video for yourself!