LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

Dear Christian Friends,

First, pray for them. They have much work ahead of them as preparations begin for a move from America to Thailand. They will continue to Church while raising their funds. Plan to invite 1' them to your congregation. Mike has an excellent slide presentation and knows first hand of the many
open doors overseas.
live in Ashland and minister to the Beech Street

THE FLINCHUMS BECOME MISSIONARY RECRUITS TO THAILAND!

My friend and brother in Christ, Mike Flinchum,

is excited about the tremendous challenge of ministry in Thailand with the Southeast Asia Evangelizing

Mission. Having known Mike and Deb for the past fifteen years, I am thrilled about their decision to
join this work. What a valuable addition they will be to the

I know they have been praying about this de cision for a long time. Now they have decided 100%. Please help them reach the field as quickly as possible.
.fiussell N. Hall, Field Representative
~S. E. Asia Christian Services

mission team in Thailand. An,^.Xc^e.o.t..student at

Atlanta Christian College, Mike has sJjmSn his ability to competently handle the Word of God. His dili-^ence in and commitment to the ministry have been
evidenced in his most recent work with the Beech

Street

Christian

Church

in

Ashland,

Kentucky.

'As an elder in the Beech Street Christian Church, I

One of the biggest assets the Flinchums bring to

I know of few people who iJave' the sensitivity to J

individuals as these two have.
same.

their new ministry is their ^Qompassion f^r people,

have worked in a very close relationship with Mike Flinchum for the past LQ. years. During this time I have found him to be a dedicated, har^jyorkjng, conscientious servant of the church. Mike is very

I wholeheartedly j

well~informed aboul and a very staunch supporter of

the basic doctrines of Christ's Church and has de voted his adult life to telling others of these great
truths.

support their work and encourage you to do the

James C. Donovan, President

Atlanta Christian College

With the completion of his Masters Degree work at Kentucky Christian College, Mike has become one of our better educated ministers. His training should add to his already able skills as a teacher. We wish him well and we highly recommend that you give him thoughtful, prayerful consideration to bis request for your prayers and for your financial aid as he
serves Christ in Thailand.
Charles C. Adams

We are very happy to recommend to you Mike

and Debbie Flinchum who have made known their intentions to serve Christ in Thailand FULL TIME,

as quickly as needed funds can be raised. Their target date for being in Thailand is the fall of 198^
Mike has made two to mission points overseas in Thailand, Burma and India. It was my

privilege to be, with Mike on one of these journeys.

He quickly adapf^ to the culture and was very

useful in teaching and preaching the Gospel of
Jesus Christ.

two children, Marcie and Benjy, will make a great j

Having known them for quite some time, I am corjivinced that they possess a deep faith in God. Both are dedicated Christian servants. Possessing moral and doctrinal soundness, having a heart for the work, and realizing the great need in this part of the world makes them fit_vessels for service in God's Kingdom. Whatever encouragement and support you may give them as they seek to go preach the Gospel will be appreciated by all of us who know them.
Edward C. Shimfessel, Elder
Beech St. Christian Church

Mike and Debbie, along with their

I count it a privilege to commend to you Mike and Debbie Flinchum as missionary recruits to Thailand.

contribution in teaching at Chiang Mai Bible Insti tute and becoming involved in village evangelism and church planting. They^anp needed on the field' NOW. This family is very dedicated to Jesus Christ, stable in all their ministry, have strong family commitment and have proved their effectiveness in a long ministry at the Beech Street Christian Church in Ashland, Kentucky. I have known the Flinchums for many years and have no doubt the Lord will use

With great eagerness the Flinchums are planning to serve at Chiang Mai Bible Institute in Thailand along with the missionary team of Southeast Asia Christian Services (Southeast Asia Evangelizing Mission). Mike is a 1973 graduate of Atlanta Christian College and is in his tenth year of ministry at the Beech Street Christian Church in Ashland, Kentucky. He has served churches in Virginia and Georgia as well. Having gone to the mission field on two short-term teaching and preaching trips, Mike has some knowledge of the work. He is a native southwest Virginian.
Debbie has studied at Atlanta Christian College and has extensive background in Bible teaching in the local church. She majored in Home Economics at Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. Debbie is a native of Georgia.

them greatly on the mission field.

of the team.

The personnel

already there are happy that they will soon be a part

Their daughter, Marcie, was born September 4, 1976, and their son, Benjamin, was born July 19,
1980.

MINISTRY IN THAILAND:

CHINA

Mike and his family will be stationed in Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand; they are anticipating the following areas of service:

1. Teaching at Chiang Mai Bible Institute (C Mike's degree in Christian Ministries and Masters asters of Ministry will be assets in the training of preach
ers and church leaders in Southeast Asia.

.B.I.) /
y

BURMA LAOS

2.

Assisting in administration and development

Chiang Mat

of curriculum at C.B.I, as needed.

3. Working with students and other nationals in village evangelism and new church planting.

THAILAND

Village Church

4.

Teaching in short-term seminars when in

Bangkok

dividuals cannot attend C.B.I.

5.

Sharing the responsibility of leading church

KAMPUCHEA
(CAMBODIA)

WHAT ARE OUR NEEDS ?

Southeast Asia Christian Services needs workers

services for Thai Christian Church, the on-campus congregation.

and the Flinchums have accepted that challenge.

What will it take to put themj)n the field?

1. First and foremost, your prayers as plans and preparations are made. ~--

2.

Living link support (personal living expenses

including housir^f^ljtilities, food, clothing, in

surance, medical, retirement, children's schooling), and service link support (for language study and expenses incurred in the work at C.B.I.): $2,000 per month. 3. Txavel, shipping of belongings by ocean freight, and a vehicle on the field: $10,000. Would you allow Mike the opportunity to come and share this work and the need with your congre gation? He would appreciate a meeting with your decision-making leadership. They need to be on the field ^y-4a^te surrimer1986^.. Please write or call:
Mike Flinchum

C.B.I. Classroom

Thailand (formerly Siam)

THAILAND: A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY!

Thailand serves as a strategic field for evangelism

in Southeast Asia. The tribal people can travel relatively freely across borders and are in an effective position to spread the Gospel to a host of other nationals. Chiang Mai Bible Institute serves as the source of equipping nationals in becoming church leaders who can in turn evangelize and nurture the tribal peoples of Southeast Asia. Aside from teaching, Less than 1% of the population professes Jesus as

1672 Beech Street

Lord. One exciting task is Bible translation into the language of the people. The planting of new churches and providing the training of preachers are also key
tasks of C.B.I.

Ashland, KY 41101 Phone: (606)324-1067

Checks should be made payable to "Southeast

C.B.I, also supplies teaching teams for other areas

such as in Rangoon, Burma.

^_^Asia to allow residence of foreign missionary pery

sonriel. It is indeed a land of opportunity! f

y- Thailand is the last country in mainland Southeasty""

Asia

Evangelizing Mission" (for Mike Flinchum)

and sent to the above address at present.

(All contributions are tax deductible)

^ytcuMWith great eagerness the Flinchums are planning to serve at Chiang Mai Bible Institute in Thailand along with the missionary team of Southeast Asia
Christian Services (Southeast Asia Evangelizing Mission). Mike is a 1973 graduate of Atlanta Christian College and is in his tenth year of ministry
at the Beech Street Christian Church in Ashland,
MINISTRY IN THAILAND:

Mike and his family will be stationed in Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand; they are anticipating the following areas of service:

Kentucky. He has served churches in Virginia and Georgia as well. Having gone to the mission field on two short-term leaching and preaching trips, Mike has some knowledge of the work. He is a native
southwest Virginian.

1. Teaching at Chiang Mai Bible Institute (C.B.I.) Mike's degree in Christian Ministries and Masters of Ministry will be assets in the training of preach
ers and church leaders in Southeast Asia.

2.

Assisting in administration and development

Debbie has studied at Atlanta Christian College

of curriculum at C.B.I, as needed.

and has extensive background in Bible teaching in the local church. She majored in Home Economics at Morehe^d State University in Morehead, Ky.
Debbie is a native of Georgia.

3. Working with students and other nationals in village evangelism and new church planting.
4. Teaching in short-term seminars when in

Their daughter, Marcie, was born September 4, 1976, and their son, Benjamin, was born July 19,
1980.

dividuals cannot attend C.B.I.

5. Sharing the responsibility of leading church services for Thai Christian Church, the on-campus congregation.

WHAT ARE OUR NEEDS ?

Southeast Asia Christian Services needs workers and the Flinchums have accepted that challenge. What will it take to put them on the field?

THAILAND: A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY! 1. First and foremost, your prayers as plans

Thailand serves as a strategic field for evangelism

in Southeast Asia. The tribal people can travel relatively freely across borders and are in an effective position to spread the Gospel to a host of other nationals. Chiang Mai Bible Institute serves as the source of equipping nationals in becoming church leaders who can in turn evangelize and nurture the tribal peoples of Southeast Asia. Aside from teaching. C.B.I, also supplies teaching teams for other areas Such as m Kangoon, Burma.

and preparations are made.

2. . Living link support (personal living expenses including housing, utilities, food, clothing, in surance, medical, retirement, children's schooling),
and service link support (for language study and

expenses incurred in the work at C.B.I.):

$2,000 per month.

3.

Travel,

shipping

of

belongings

tw

ocean

freight, and a vehicle on the field; $10,000.

Would you allow Mike the opportunity to come
Less than 1% of the population professes Jesus as Lord. One exciting task is Bible translation into the language of the people. The planting of new churches

and share this work and the need with your congre

gation? He would appreciate a meeting with your

decision-making leadership. They need to be on the field by late summer 1986. Please write or call:
Mike Flinchum 1672 Beech Street

and providing the training of preachers are also key

tasks of C.B.I.

Thailand is the last country in mainland Southeast

Asia to allow residence of foreign missionary per sonnel. It is indeed a land of opportunity!

Ashland, KY 41101 Phone: (606)324-1067

Checks should be made payable to "Southeast

Asia Evangelizing Mission" (for Mike Flinchum)

and sent to the above address at present.

(All contributions are tax deductible)

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help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help
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Please give the complete name of your husband or the maiden name of your wifp^gIgcvigL Date of marriage J ^ Where married?
(Month) (Day) (Year) /H Who solemnized your wedding?

List children by full name giving the place, birthday, month and yearin the orderofyourchildren's birth days. (Ifyour children have been adopted please indicate.) In case you are single, please list your brothers and sisters by name in
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field?

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you need more space):

Ua
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Describe bnefly in outline form the nature of your daily duties on the field:

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Evangelist
Homemaker

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Bible College Teacher
Doctor Nurse

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?

Public School Teacher

Music Teacher

Pilot
Radio

Social Worker
Benevolent

ministry

Radio follow-up
Maintenance

Christian Service Camp

Linguistics
Office Work

Maintenance of
Production of Bible

mission equipment

Correspondence ;e Courses
Evangelism

Production h'roauction ot of onrisiian Christian iitei literature In the National Language

Village

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(First

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Middle

Lest name)

Deceased

Number &Street

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Her occupation if employed outside the

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? C ^ Mm
Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes

If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of their
missionary activity.

FORWARDING AGENT:

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{f\n\ ' La^r neime.

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Name
Number and Street

ft applicable, list both Mr. and Mrs. fufi names^)

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, City

State
Where attend church?
(Full neme ol church)

Zip

Phone

Number & Street

City

State

Zip

What duties are performed by the forwarding agent?

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only?

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Does the forwarding agent receive asalary?

In what form should funds be sent? CAr^e^^

Please give the full name of the mission:

Does the mission have official tax exempt status? _

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Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission:

If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOW to do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire

Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her Informed regarding your missionary activity. Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your information we know, so you are a vita! partner. If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories about your ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks.

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to you, please feel free to leave them blank.

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your sponsoring churches which will encourage other

churches to support your missionary work. Certainly the words of these elders will help to convince others regarding the worthiness of your mission work. Please help MSA to spread your news through HORIZONS by sending these elders' letters from your sponsoring churches as soon as possible. MSA will be happy to help you contact these elders if you will send the full
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field? "^Q
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p^loqMcu^"-

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Bible College Teacher
Doctor Nurse

Which of the following terms most nearly describes your missionary status?

Bible Reader

Public School Teacher

Music Teacher

Social Worker

Radio

ministry Radio follow-up Christian Service Camp Linguistics Maintenance of mission equipment Maintenance Benevolent Office Work Production of Bible Correspondence Courses Production of Christian literature in the National Language Village
Evangelism Name other:

Languages you know (fluent/non-fluent)

PARENTS:

Father's name and his home address:

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Lastnams)

Living

Deceased

Number &Street ^/lO ^on4r~l

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What Christian service does he now do?

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Middle Last name)

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Deceased

Number & Street Zip Phone

Is she a Christian?
home

Yes

No

Her occupation if employed outside the

What leadership positions or Christian service has she rendered to the local church? Do you have relatives in mission work? Yes No

If so, please list their names, location, kinship and details on a separate sheet with a brief explanation of their
missionary activity.
KGENT: FORWARDING AGENT: Name

Q:i
(First Middle
Last narjv.

II i applicable. Hal both Mr. ar}d Mrs. lull rtames.)

Number and Street

City

State
Where attend church?
(Full name ot church)

Zip

Phone

Number & Street

City

State

occk;/!i-e< puna ^

Zip

What duties are performed by the forwarding agent?

r h m

Should money be sent to the forwarding agent only? Y ^ ^

Does the forwarding agent receive a salary? Please give the full name of the mission:
Does the mission have official tax exempt status?

In what form should funds be sent?

/OsoA n_

Thooo^Cr^ .

Please give details of HOW checks should be written to this mission:

L F)'b<(X

It

If funds are to be sent directly to the missionary on the mission field, please explain the details of HOW to do it, so we can give your explanation to HORIZONS readers and others who may inquire

Mission Services Association is depending upon you to keep her informed regarding your missionary activity.
Thanks so very much; you are the BEST source for your Information we know, so you are a vital partner. If you have additional information that you think will be helpful to the staff of MSA in preparing news stories about your ministry, please feel free to send it. MSA is depending upon you. Thanks.