In some of the hardest places to be a Christian, Serving In Mission workers are sharing the hope of the gospel with students, who represent a strategic mission field — full of open hearts and searching minds.
Ewan and Dao McGregor are serving in Bang Saen, Thailand, where they’ve planted The Landing – a growing church and outreach centre reaching Thai university students and young professionals with the hope and truth of Jesus.
Through creative events, meaningful relationships, and a gospel-centred community, the couple are helping a new generation explore faith in a place where Jesus is still largely unknown.
Ewan is originally from Stoke-on-Trent, and Dao is from Hat Yai in Southern Thailand. They met while studying at Bible college in Thailand and trained together for ministry. After marrying, they served in Northern Thailand before moving to Bang Saen in 2023 to pioneer their exciting new work focused on reaching the next generation.
Together, they lead The Landing, which connects with Buddhist-background students through weekly outreach events, board game nights, and Sunday services. It’s a safe and welcoming space where Thai young people can ask honest questions, build friendships, and discover who Jesus really is.
In a country where less than 1% of people know Jesus, the couple’s vision is to see a movement of Thai young adults transformed by Jesus and boldly sharing his love in their communities, campuses, and workplaces.
“We want to be known in our local area as a place where young people’s lives are turned around,” explains Ewan.
“Over the next few months, we’re planning big events that make The Landing known in our city. This starts with a 120- player UNO tournament! The centre will be packed out and 120 new people will find out about The Landing and the more people know about it, the more they can have the opportunity to hear about Jesus. That’s the goal!”
How does The Landing introduce young people to Jesus?
“The Landing introduces people through many activities and we’ve become well known for our Wednesday ‘Board Game Nights.’ Often, outsiders look and say, ‘Woah, this church plays a lot of games!’
“There’s so much intention around the table that relationships deepen over time playing board games (with phones left in pockets.) After two hours of playing, deeper questions can be asked, and stronger relationships are formed.
“As people get to know our team more and more, they want to know what happens on Friday, so they come along. This is when many Thai people hear about Jesus for the first time over a meal, through songs, and by sharing stories about him.”
What do you hope every young person can experience when they visit?
“When they visit, we hope they can experience a community that truly values them and takes time to listen to their story. We want them to know that The Landing is a place where they are seen and loved. We hope that every person who comes would be introduced to Jesus for the first time, but what’s most important is that it’s not a one-time thing and that they come consistently and hear more and more each week.
“My friend Erk started coming over two years ago; starting with games night, and then Friday night, and then Sunday church. As he was introduced more and more to Jesus, he started to pray to him.
“When he prayed his prayers were answered and this started his journey to coming to know Jesus and later being baptised!”
“The Landing gave me advice, welcomed me warmly, and helped me come to faith in Jesus,” says Erk. “It made me feel like I had a second family.”
Read Erk’s testimony in his own words here and experience what Friday night looks like at The Landing outreach centre here.
Please pray:
- That Ewan and Dao would continue to grow in wisdom, strength, and joy as they serve.
- That God will bless their ministry as they seek to build relationships, disciple young believers, mentor emerging leaders, and equip Thai Christians to live out their faith in everyday life.
- For the students to encounter Jesus personally and respond to his invitation.