Why We See Our Group as More Diverse Than Others

My research on the anti-trafficking movement in Thailand primarily tracked U.S. Christian networks. As I suspected, the many missionaries and humanitarians I interviewed represented remarkable diversity. Some, horrified by sex trafficking, emoted like the passionate...

Mission Workers Help to Keep Mom, Daughter Together

Pain and sadness filled Thiri’s voice as she told her story to the Compasio Community Team and BMS World Mission workers Brian and Lydia English. Though hearing through translation, the Englishes could see Thiri holding back tears as she spoke. A few years ago,...

Baking Ministry Helps Thai Women Leave Sex Trade

In a location sandwiched between bars in the middle of Bangkok’s red light district, 10 Thai women have left prostitution and are learning to bake. The sweet scents of fresh focaccia and soft white bread wafted through the air recently as Sarah Brown, a BMS...