Mandarin Chinese Classes

In São José, Brazil, many Chinese families long for the next generation to continue learning Chinese and stay connected with their cultural heritage. Igreja Evangélica Go International de São José dos Campos has been serving the local Chinese community since 2000. As the congregation gradually ages and fewer young people become involved, we see Chinese-language education as a valuable opportunity to reach the next generation, build relationships, and share the Gospel.

In 2025, the church responded to local Chinese families’ desire for mother-tongue education by launching Mandarin Chinese classes. More than simply a language program, the classes provide a platform to connect with the community, build friendships, and share the Gospel. The first term welcomed 10 students. Among them, five began exploring the Christian faith, and three became regular participants in church gatherings. The second term began in January 2026, with enrollment increasing to 16 students ranging in age from 7 to 35.

Through Chinese-language instruction, classroom interaction, and family activities, we hope to build genuine, long-term relationships with students and their parents, making the church a place where Chinese families can experience trust and blessing. We also hope that as children and young people learn the Chinese language and culture, they will have opportunities to encounter the Gospel and gradually develop a connection with the church.

Our Ministry
• Mandarin Chinese instruction
• Family and holiday activities
• Gospel sharing and invitations to church activities

The church is planning a two-year expansion initiative, with the goal of gradually serving more than 20 students and their familiesand establishing the Chinese classes as an important bridge between the Chinese community and the church.

Support This Ministry
Donations will primarily support teaching materials and equipment, classroom refreshments, small gifts, and family activities during special holidays and festivals.

The Local Migrant Workers’ Ministry was launched in Singapore in 2021 as a cross-cultural mission serving diaspora communities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, dormitories housing large numbers of migrant workers became places where the virus spread rapidly. Many workers were unable to work and were placed under quarantine for extended periods, resulting in significant financial, emotional, and practical challenges. This experience helped the church recognize more clearly the needs of migrant workers—and also see that people from many nations had, in a sense, arrived at the church’s doorstep, creating a unique opportunity for cross-cultural mission.

Migrant workers in Singapore come primarily from Bangladesh, India, China, and Myanmar, with others from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Most are between the ages of 20 and 60 and come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, including Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist communities.

With limited wages and physically demanding jobs, many migrant workers rely on long hours, overtime, and even weekend work to increase their income. In addition to financial pressures, they must adjust to an unfamiliar environment while coping with separation from their families and limited support networks.

Our Ministry

GO International partners with local churches to reach out to and care for migrant workers in designated dormitories. Through practical acts of service, we seek to build trust and friendship so that workers can experience the love of Christ while living far from home.

Our primary ministries include:
Gospel Outreach— Sharing the Gospel and building cross-cultural relationships centered on faith
Care and Visitation — Regularly visiting dormitories to listen to, encourage, and accompany migrant workers
Community Service — Responding to practical needs through acts of service
Medical Care and Counseling— Providing appropriate medical assistance and emotional support

Through consistent, long-term care, we hope not only to meet immediate needs but also to build lasting relationships that give migrant workers opportunities to know Jesus Christ. We desire for the church to become a place where they can experience acceptance, care, and hope while living far from home.

Support This Ministry
DDonations will help local church partners, often working with limited resources, continue outreach and activities in designated migrant worker dormitories and develop sustainable, long-term mission work.

Yangon is one of Myanmar’s most densely populated cities, attracting many young people who relocate there for employment or education. Gospel Operation International established the Prosperous Learning Center in Yangon, with teaching Chinese as its primary platform to serve local children, teenagers, and young adults while also offering training programs appropriate for different age groups.

Education, however, is not our only goal. Prosperous Learning Center also serves as a bridge connecting the community with the Gospel. Through classes and everyday interactions, we build relationships with students, share the Gospel, and invite them to learn about and participate in the local church.

Since the center was established, we have intentionally shared the Gospel with students through its programs. Since 2023, a number of students have begun joining local church gatherings with our ministry workers. Because many students come to Yangon primarily for employment, there is a relatively high level of turnover, and some eventually relocate because of work or other life circumstances.

For this reason, our hope is not simply that students complete a course. During the time we have with them, we want them to encounter the Gospel, become familiar with the church, and have seeds of faith planted in their lives. Even if they eventually leave Yangon, we pray that these seeds will continue to grow wherever life takes them.

Our Ministry

We currently serve:

• Children
• Teenagers
• University students
• Ethnic minority communities
• Unreached people groups

Most of our students are ethnic Bamar from Buddhist backgrounds. The center currently serves approximately 30 students, with the goal of gradually expanding to 40.

Through Chinese-language education and youth training, we seek to build long-term relationships, walk alongside students as they grow academically, personally, and spiritually, and connect them with the local church.

Support This Ministry
Donations will support the Learning Center’s daily operations, educational programs, and student ministries, enabling us to continue providing learning opportunities while maintaining a Gospel-centered platform for reaching young people.

Protecting the Second Generation and Building a Spiritual Foundation

Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant and passionate city, is home to tens of thousands of Chinese residents. Yet, many second-generation Christian children and Chinese youth are growing up amid the challenges of a multicultural environment during a critical stage in shaping their values. What they need is not just a playground, but a safe and welcoming home where they can encounter the truth.

Our Mission
Through camps, gatherings, and small groups, we seek to help faith take root in the hearts of children and youth ages 6–18. We also hope to use these opportunities as a bridge to bring the Gospel to Chinese families who have long been observing from a distance.

The church has already established a youth fellowship with the vision of raising up young leaders through camps and ongoing discipleship training.

Use of Funds
Funds raised will primarily support children’s and youth ministries, including:

• Venue rentals for camps and training activities
• Meals and transportation arrangements
• Activity materials and supplies

These resources will allow more children to participate safely and consistently. Funds will also be used to equip the church with sports equipment and board games suitable for children and youth, creating a healthy environment for connection, ongoing participation, relationship-building, and spiritual growth.

Bringing Color to Life Through Soccer and Building Character

In Chiang Mai, soccer is a common language for many boys. For children from Thai, Shan, and Burmese families, after-school hours are often spent without guidance or companionship. As a result, the soccer field has become their best classroom.

Our Story
Since the ministry's launch in July 2025, participation has grown from 30 to 50 children. Regular physical training and mentorship have pulled these children away from their screens, teaching them discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. Today, parents are witnessing a remarkable transformation in their lives.

Our Goal
Through soccer, we aim to build a stable platform of care where children ages 8–15 from Buddhist backgrounds can experience God’s love and positive values built on teamwork, training, and encouragement.

Use of Funds
Funds raised will support:

• Soccer equipment and training supplies
• Field rentals and practice sessions
• Transportation and refreshments for the children
• Mentorship activities and outreach programs

These resources will help provide a safe and encouraging environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.