Prasert Taksin

Pastor Prasert has worked with Good News Ministries since she graduated from Bible School in 1986. She has a special anointing to share God’s love with children and has led hundreds of them to Christ. She is the founder and director of the Top Kids and the Heart of Mercy program in Bangkok.

Top Kids is an evangelistic and teaching program for children from four slum communities held every Saturday at Muangtong Church, north Bangkok. Transport is provided since there is no convenient bus service available. The “Through the Bible” curriculum, written and illustrated by Prasert Taksin and the Top Kids leadership team, is used to lay a foundation to present the gospel. Between 50 and 60 children have been converted and are being discipled through this program. Children who make a commitment to Christ are encouraged to study a Bible correspondence course, and are taught a six-lesson course for new believers in groups of no more than three children with one leader. The program finishes with lunch, usually the most nourishing meal the children have each week.

Heart of Mercy fund was set up in 1999 to provide sponsorship for children living in slums in north Bangkok. The fund provides a school uniform, shoes, school-books, medical care and an opportunity to hear and be touched by a practical expression of the love of God. Although 40 children are provided with these materials, there are only 25 active sponsors.