The following letter is from a Hmong believer in Southeast Asia who came to Christ through FEBC broadcasts: 

“I want you to know I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior in 1990. Since then, the government has put me in jail many times, because I’ve never denied God. Now I’m stronger in the Lord.

“Please continue to send God’s Word. Your messages give us hope, joy, and peace, and they’ve led thousands to the Lord. No missionary can reach us in the mountains, but FEBC can! Your programs are very important. We wait for them daily.”

Remarkable letter? Yes. But unusual? No. While many FEBC listeners haven’t been in jail multiple times, we receive letters like this every day from listeners who tune in to our ethnic broadcasts… including groups such as the Hmong, Khmu, and Mon of Southeast Asia.

Success Stories

From its inception, FEBC’s task of bringing Christ to the world by radio has included unreached people groups. In fact, some of our most amazing success stories have been from ethnic groups who accepted Christ after hearing the Good News in their native language. Their letters to FEBC speak of changed lives, a strong faith in spite of persecution, and a desire to see their people come to Christ.

The Hmong People—A Remarkable Journey of Faith

The Hmong are one such people group whose lives have been dramatically transformed by the message of Christ. From 1979 to 2002, FEBC broadcaster John Lee’s daily messages of hope and salvation led hundreds of thousands of Hmong—from Vietnam, China, Laos, Thailand, and Burma—to the Lord. In spite of his premature death in 2002, John’s wife and other broadcasters continue these programs, discipling believers, and leading countless more to Christ.

Other Miracles of Faith

Another Southeast Asian people group whose faith has grown tremendously is the Khmu. In 1998, only a year after FEBC launched its broadcasts to this ethnic group, there were 12,000 Khmu Christians. Today there are more than 60,000!

Impacting the Mon People

While 3 to 4 million Mon live in Burma, many have migrated to Thailand to seek improved living and working conditions. With no country to call their own for over 250 years, the Mon diligently protect their culture… especially their language.

And since the Mon people’s language is so important to them, they listen every day, regardless of their faith. Yet our work with the Mon extends beyond daily broadcasts. FEBC also distributes radios and Christian literature, makes personal visits including prison visitations, and shows the Jesus film to groups of people.

With more than 100,000 Mon migrant workers living in Bangkok alone, FEBC staff have a huge mission field before them. Removed from their familiar village surroundings and traditional beliefs, the migrant workers are more open to Christ. Mon churches also partner with FEBC to reach this people group.

While these efforts are proving fruitful, many Mon outside the city live in remote areas. Even pastors and evangelists cannot reach them all. That’s why FEBC’s radio broadcasts are so important. Airwaves reach listeners in spite of geographical, political, or economic barriers.

But none of this would be possible without you. We’re so grateful for your support of FEBC’s ethnic broadcasts, as these programs—heard in over 100 languages—share the Good News that Christ intended for all people to hear. You are truly helping to change lives. Thank you!